Willow Weaving Workshop
Friday 2nd October 2026
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
You will be led through the process step by step with written and verbal instructions and demonstrations to follow. All materials provided, you just need to bring a pair of secateurs and and apron to protect your clothes. Some strength in your hands is essential.
You can bring a packed lunch or you can eat in the café at Arley. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided to keep you going.
£75pp
Workshops run from 10am - 4pm.
Autumn & Winter Beginners Botanical Art Classes
Sunday 4th October 2026
Sue McHugh, is a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists and is the current Artist in Residence at Knowsley Hall, Sue is hosting a series of 2 hour, relaxed botanical watercolour art classes, aimed at beginners in the Coach House at Arley each month throughout the year.
Each workshop last 2 hours.
£50pp and includes a hot drink & cake as well as access to the gardens (normally £13) and parking (normally £4).
10 places per session so booking is essential.
The workshop requires no experience and the easy-to-follow process will walk you through the key steps to producing realistic botanical watercolours with real impact!
All professional art materials will be provided, just turn up!
What you will learn:
- Key elements of botanical illustration
- The art materials Sue uses
- Selecting your botanical specimen to paint
- Composition and common elements of botanical layouts
- Sue's easy-to-follow step-by-step watercolour technique
The focus will be learning about the watercolour process used to produce an autumn/winter painting to take away.
Sue's aim is to share her love for botanical watercolours and to demystify the key stages to creating successful paintings.
Hall Open
Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th & Monday 19th October 2026
Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm). Adult £8.00, Child (4-16) £4.00, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £22.00. No need to book, but pre-booked tickets at a discounted rate are available using the Buy Tickets link above.
PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.
Discover Tree Climbing
Saturday 17th October 2026
For ages 6 years and upwards, adults and children can experience a unique activity within the canopy of some fantastic trees. Tree climbing allows children to develop physical and mental skills, gain in confidence and develop their team building skills, all at the same time as having fun.
If you’re looking for a unique gift, then why not purchase a gift voucher which is redeemable at one of the tree climbing events.
Alcohol Ink on Canvas Workshop with Stephanie Claire
Sunday 18th October 2026
Spend a day doing something genuinely different and leave with a striking original painting you made yourself.
Stephanie Claire is a full-time Cheshire artist whose workshops regularly sell out. Working in the Coach House at Arley, she’ll guide you through the fluid, meditative world of alcohol inks, a medium that surprises and delights with every movement.
You’ll begin with practice pieces before moving on to your own 40×50cm canvas, working through techniques including blending, layering, creating texture and shaping space. Whether you want to bring to life abstract forms, moons, landscapes, florals or something entirely your own, Steph will guide you there.
Open to everyone, whether you haven’t picked up a brush since school or you’re a seasoned maker looking for something fresh.
What’s Included:
Welcome tea and coffee
All art materials — inks, canvas, tools, gloves and apron
Your 40×50cm canvas plus all practice pieces to take home
Free parking and entry into the gardens
10:30am–3pm · Limited to 10 places — booking essential.
Please note: isopropyl alcohol is used during this workshop. Not suitable for pregnant guests or unaccompanied children.
£75pp
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Thursday 22nd October 2026 - Sunday 3rd January 2027
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
For ALL enquiries about this event please visit the website below.
Arley acts as the host venue only and does not organised this event.