2026
Winter Landscapes Watercolour Workshop – Friday, 27th February 10:30 – 15:00
Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Giclée prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her First book, Creative Abstract Watercolor and second, Creative Abstract Mixed Media are out now.
Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home?
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In this workshop you’ll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative landscape designs inspired by crisp winter mornings in cool and frosty colour palettes (or your own favourite colours if you prefer!). You’ll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You’ll use inspiration from nature and Kate’s own portfolio of abstract designs and patterns.
All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists.
Tickets cost £70 per person. Book now >
Abstract Pebbles Watercolour Workshop – Friday, 20th March 10:30 – 15:00
Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Giclée prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her best-selling first book Creative Abstract Watercolor was published in Spring 2024 and her second Creative Abstract Mixed Media in October 2025. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home?
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Abstract Pebbles Collage – Soak up the glorious colours of nature and learn to create your own striking abstract pebble collage. In this workshop you’ll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract pebble design in a colour palette of your choice. You’ll Learn various watercolour techniques and collage to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You’ll use your own inspiration and Kate’s portfolio of abstract designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists.Tickets cost £70 per person
Tickets cost £70 per person. Booking Link
Guided House Tour of Reveley Lodge – Thursday 9th April 14:00 – 16:00
We are delighted to offer guided house tours of Reveley Lodge. You can enjoy this unique property complete with its furniture and fittings and the stories to go with it. For the early part of its life, Reveley Lodge has acted as a ‘Gentleman’s Cottage’ – a small country house easily reached at the weekend from the owner’s principal home in London – and latterly as the home of a Canadian artist, Albert Chewett, whose wife Eila bequeathed the house and garden to Bushey Museum. The cost is £18 per person and include refreshments. Booking link
Cherry Blossoms Watercolour Workshop – Friday, 24th April 10:30 – 15:00
Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Giclée prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her best-selling first book Creative Abstract Watercolor was published in Spring 2024 and her second Creative Abstract Mixed Media in October 2025. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home?
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Learn to create beautiful botanical block abstracts inspired by nature – Soak up the glorious colours of cherry blossom season and learn to create striking abstract botanical blocks shapes, one of Kate’s signature motifs. In this workshop you’ll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract designs in a colour palette of your choice. You’ll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You’ll use your own inspiration and Kate’s portfolio of floral/abstract designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists
Tickets cost £70 per person. Booking Link
Guided House Tour of Reveley Lodge – Thursday 9th July 14:00 – 16:00
We are delighted to offer guided house tours of Reveley Lodge. You can enjoy this unique property complete with its furniture and fittings and the stories to go with it. For the early part of its life, Reveley Lodge has acted as a ‘Gentleman’s Cottage’ – a small country house easily reached at the weekend from the owner’s principal home in London – and latterly as the home of a Canadian artist, Albert Chewett, whose wife Eila bequeathed the house and garden to Bushey Museum. The cost is £18 per person and include refreshments. Booking link
Guided House Tour of Reveley Lodge – Thursday 1st October 14:00 – 16:00
We are delighted to offer guided house tours of Reveley Lodge. You can enjoy this unique property complete with its furniture and fittings and the stories to go with it. For the early part of its life, Reveley Lodge has acted as a ‘Gentleman’s Cottage’ – a small country house easily reached at the weekend from the owner’s principal home in London – and latterly as the home of a Canadian artist, Albert Chewett, whose wife Eila bequeathed the house and garden to Bushey Museum. The cost is £18 per person and include refreshments. Booking available from 1st April
Guided House Tour of Reveley Lodge – Thursday 3rd December 14:00 – 16:00
We are delighted to offer guided house tours of Reveley Lodge. You can enjoy this unique property complete with its furniture and fittings and the stories to go with it. For the early part of its life, Reveley Lodge has acted as a ‘Gentleman’s Cottage’ – a small country house easily reached at the weekend from the owner’s principal home in London – and latterly as the home of a Canadian artist, Albert Chewett, whose wife Eila bequeathed the house and garden to Bushey Museum. The cost is £18 per person and include refreshments. Booking available from 1st April
