Bushey Area Guide

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Gicle prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Katefounded 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 as is now a worldwide bestseller. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home? In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative floral/fruity collages in a colour palette of your choice. You'll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique collage piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. Youll use inspiration from the nature and Kates own portfolio of fruity floral 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. This workshop takes place in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge, Heritage house. On the day please dress warmly if weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden. Refreshments are available from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 - 16.00. Workshop starts at 10.30, where there will be an introduction to watercolour florals and techniques. At 12.30 there will be a 30 minute break for refreshments available from the Garden Cafe and workshop will commence from 13.00 and end at 15.00. You will be able to take home your art work.You will be contacted 3 days before the course starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane.

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Gicle 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 Watercolour was published in Spring 2024. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home? Learn to create striking abstract shapes including Kates signatures stripes and pebbles, in a colour palette of your choice! In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract designs. 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. Youll use inspiration from the beautiful garden at Reveley Lodge and youll take inspiration from Kates 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. This workshop takes place in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge, Heritage house. On the day please dress warmly if weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden. Refreshments are available from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 - 16.00. Workshop starts at 10.30, where there will be an introduction to watercolour florals and techniques. At 12.30 there will be a 30 minute break for refreshments available from the Garden Cafe and workshop will commence from 13.00 and end at 15.00. You will be able to take home your art work.You will be contacted 3 days before the course starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane.

Botanical identification and 'Lifting The Blues' Cyanotype Workshop Thursday 12th June 2025 10.00am -12.30pm Reveley Lodge and Gardens This workshop will introduce you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking-process discovered in 1842 using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and light to create your own unique images. Join our local wellbeing photographer Mary Musgrove, as she guides you through this creative process whilst learning about its history and chemistry. This course is limited to 10 participants for a personal and hands-on experience. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials such as pressed flowers, feathers, leaves or 3D opaque objects. This class is suitable for beginners and anyone aged 16+ The workshop starts in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge and we will spend a lot of time in the gardens if the weather is bright. Please dress warmly if the weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden with sun protection if needed. Refreshments are available throughout the day from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 16.00.

Step into the universe of Bollywood Time Machine, where we invite you to embark on a journey through the dynamic decades! Vocal performances by some of our favourite artists (including Chirag Rao, Rekha or Abirah Shah), and captivating choreography from Bollywood dance group 4all2Envy From the groovy 60s to the contemporary hits of today, immerse yourself in an evening filled with laughter, dance, and timeless melodies. Immerse yourself in the enchanting voices of legends such as Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle, alongside the magnetic performances of modern sensations like Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan. Your host for this musical extravaganza is the charismatic and dynamic Tommy Sandhu. With performances by singers and dancers, prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment for everyone! Bollywood Time Machine: sing along with all your romantic 90s songs, funk your way through the 80s and get your fix of smooth and sensuous 60s and 70s classics!

Now at a new and larger venue! Enjoy London and the Home Counties’ very own spectacular annual medieval festival, recreating the dramatic Wars of the Roses and the decisive Battle of Barnet, fought in 1471 between King Edward IV and Warwick the King maker. The festival features around 500 participants from the Wars of the Roses Federation and friends, House of Bayard and Freelance, with ladies and knights in armour on horseback, foot soldiers, battle re-enactments, cannon firing and archery, living history encampments, minstrels, music and dance, C15th cooking, craft demonstrations, entertainments, medieval market and community stalls, Knight School for children, have a go archery, axe throwing, food and drink including bars, plus book signing and an exhibition of beautiful medieval paintings by renowned artist Graham Turner. A fabulous full day out for everyone! The Festival is being held right next to Lewis of London's Ice Cream Farm so indulge yourselves! A small charge applies The festival is actively recruiting volunteers to assist with staging this great annual show (as many hands make light work!), so please contact us if interested!