Workshops

Each season at Farleys, we offer an exciting, growing programme of workshops led by experienced practitioners.
Whether you are interested in Photography, Sketching, Poetry, or Cookery, we feel sure you will find a workshop to suit and inspire you.
More details on each workshop can be found below
Portrait Photography using Natural Light
Thur 4 June 2026. 10am - 4pmWhether a complete beginner or a keen improver, come to Farleys and learn how to take creative, effective photographic portraits using only natural light. During this workshop, you’ll learn to take wonderful portraits without the use of a studio or expensive lighting.
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The Art of Floral Arranging Workshop
Thur 11 June 2026. 10am - 12.30 pmJoin us at Farleys for our first ever floral arranging workshop with the highly experienced and multi-award winning florist, Sue Flight.
During this workshop you will complete your own floral arrangement to take home, enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee with a slice of homemade cake and then afterwards, have the freedom to view the exhibitions in Farleys’ Galleries and wander or picnic in our lovely sculpture garden.
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Summer Flower Sketching and Painting Workshop
Thur 25 June 2026. 10am - 3 pmJoin us at Farleys for our popular Summer Sketching Workshop, with painting being added for 2026!
A workshop suitable for beginners and practised artists. Improve your observational and creative skills by sketching and painting flowers and plants in the inspiring sculpture garden at Farleys House and Gallery assisted by experienced tutor Gilly Lovegrove.
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The Surreal Menagerie: A Poetry Writing Workshop
Thursday 13th August 2026. 11am - 4pmJoin us at Farleys for a fun, inspiring poetry workshop with Derek Adams
‘We’re frightened that somebody might think that we are also animals, which we are’ … Leonora Carrington
Whether you are new to writing poetry, or a seasoned poet looking for something to enhance and energise your writing, all you need is a pen, notebook, your eyes and your imagination!
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Landscape Photography
Thur 24 September 2026. 10am - 4pmWhether a complete beginner or a keen improver, come to Farleys and learn how to take creative, effective Landscape photographs in the countryside surrounding Farleys.
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Autumn Sketching and Painting Workshop
Thur 15 Oct 2026. 10am - 3 pmJoin us at Farleys for our popular Autumn Sketching Workshop, with painting being added for 2026!
A workshop suitable for beginners and practised artists. Spark your creativity by sketching and painting in the inspiring autumnal sculpture garden at Farleys House and Gallery assisted by experienced tutor Gilly Lovegrove.
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Upcoming workshops
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