Sussex Garden School

Creative classes inspired by nature: from gardening to printmaking 

 

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Natural inspiration

After 20 years of designing and teaching about gardens, Juliet Sargeant established the Sussex Garden School to share her love of landscape with courses in creative arts inspired by nature, gardening and garden design.

Contact

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Naturally creative

Classes are held at inspirational venues across Sussex, to give you lots of ideas and a great day out. Upcoming one-day workshops include:

  • Fused glass art flowers, 18th March
  • Spring linoprinting inspired by nature, 2nd April
  • Pressed flower art with spring flowers, 30th April
  • Rag weaving magic, 7th May
  • Fused glass relief panels – kiln carving, 10th May

The school's relaxed, fun courses allow you to indulge in developing a new or existing skill, all under the guidance of expert tutors.

There is also a wide range of gardening courses, including practical skills days, design workshops and gardening talks.

Find out more here
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Gift cards

A Sussex Garden School voucher makes a great gift for a garden enthusiast or crafter.

Gift voucher values vary from £5 to £50, which can be redeemed against any of the school's workshops, talks or courses. 

Buy gift vouchers here

Juliet Sargeant on the podcast – from medicine to mud

In this episode we find out the difference between gardening and garden design, how Juliet won Gold and People’s Choice at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2015, and what she has planned – in conjunction with BBC hit children’s TV show Blue Peter – for Chelsea 2022 and beyond. 

Sussex Garden School on the podcast

In this chat Juliet Sargeant highlights the significance of fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and relaxation in the Sussex Garden School's  workshops. By providing a safe space for adults to experiment, make mistakes, and learn without fear of judgement, individuals can step out of their comfort zones and embrace the unknown.

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