2026
Cherry Blossoms Watercolour Workshop with Kate Rebecca Leach
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?
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: £70 Book now
The Oxford Rep Company: Private Lives
Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May
After their sell-out performances of A Christmas Carol last year, we are delighted to welcome back the Oxford Rep Company with their new production of Noel Coward’s classic comedy of manners Private Lives. Set amongst the colour and charm of a 1950s French summer with record smashing stage fights, love songs floating on warm evening breezes, and dazzling costumes – it’s not to be missed!
Tickets: From £15.50 Book now
Moroccan Patterns & Florals Watercolour Workshop with Kate Rebecca Leach
Friday 29th May 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 35 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her bestselling book, Creative Abstract Watercolor, was published in Spring 2024 and is now available in 7 languages, and her second, Creative Abstract Mixed Media was published in October 2025. She has built a global community of over 250k followers on social media and loves to share her work, techniques, and behind the scenes peeks into her life as an artist. Why not join her for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home?
Following two recent trips to Morocco Kate will share the rich colour, vibrant pattern, and delicate embellishments inspired by the medina and souks of Marrakesh. In this workshop you’ll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract and floral designs in a colour palette inspired by the heat and vibrancy of Morocco. 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 abstract patterns and floral designs. 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: £70 per person Booking Link
Summer Garden Party
Sunday 14th June 13:00 – 17:00
A midsummer summer garden party featuring an arts and crafts and plant market, garden games, tours of our rose garden in full bloom, live music from The Vintage Belles and Stuart Sidders and Friends, tea and home made cakes and bar serving beer, wine and Pimms.
Entry: £5 adults, children under 16 free.
Full Day Summer Seascapes Watercolour Workshop with Kate Rebecca Leach
Friday 19th June 10:00 – 16:00
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 was published in Spring 2024. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home?
Summer Seascapes – Delve into cool summer seas and learn to create dynamic watercolour artwork inspired by travel, from sea glass and shells, to underwater scenes packed with seaweed, coral, and fish! In this workshop you’ll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative sea themed and underwater 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 can use inspiration from your own imagination as well Kate’s own portfolio of 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: £95 per person Booking Link
Summer guided house tour
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.
Tickets: £18 per person including refreshments. Booking link
Autumn guided house tour
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.
Tickets: £18 per person including refreshments. Booking link
Christmas guided house tour
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.
Tickets: £18 per person including refreshments. Booking link
