SPRING WORKSHOPS
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are informative for those wanting to learn more, supportive for those wanting to have a go, and always relaxing if you just want to take a bit of time to yourself.
I demonstrate professional floristry techniques and share the tips and tricks to help you get the best out of your designs.
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Mother's Day Flowers
Saturday 21st March 2026 | 11am
Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside
£50 per person
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year by creating something beautiful together!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design a stunning flower arrangement using seasonal blooms, guided every step of the way.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Souter Lighthouse, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with your mam and loved ones, while making fabulous memories together.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with our own teas, coffees and cake.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Souter Lighthouse for non-National Trust members.
We will be located in the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre beside Souter Lighthouse, not the actual Lighthouse.
This venue is fully accessible for all visitors, with step-free access throughout.
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Fresh Spring Wreaths for Easter
Saturday 28th March 2026 | 11.30am
Gibside Stables, Newcastle
£55 per person
💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a relaxed, creative workshop where you’ll create a beautiful fresh spring wreath, perfect for Easter. Using seasonal foliage, spring bulbs, flowers, and decorative accents, you’ll create a wreath that captures everything we love about springtime.
Guided step by step, you’ll learn how to build and decorate your wreath while enjoying a calm, friendly atmosphere. Whether it’s for your front door, table, or as a gift, this workshop will give you a lovely opportunity to slow down, get creative, and celebrate spring with flowers.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.
Duration: up to 3 hours
Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.
Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.
Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
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Easter Table Flowers
Thursday 2nd April 2026 | 11am
Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
£55 per person
💥 Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.
Celebrate spring with a relaxed, hands-on flower workshop in the beautiful surroundings of Crook Hall Gardens.
You’ll create a stunning long, low table arrangement, filled with seasonal spring flowers, fresh foliage, and Easter-inspired decorative touches. Perfect for your Easter table or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Whether you’re completely new to flower arranging or already love getting creative, this workshop is a lovely way to slow down, enjoy the season, and make something truly special.
Duration: up to 2 hours
Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Crook Hall Gardens for non-National Trust members. On arrival, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission and can our National Trust members please also have your membership card scanned as usual.
Accessibility: Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.
Biosecurity: To help protect and conserve Crook Hall’s Gardens, all plant material that enters and leaves the site is bagged and sealed. Therefore we will ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
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Springtime Vegetative Flower Arrangements
Saturday 25th April 2026 | 11.30am
Gibside Stables, Newcastle
£55 per person
💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.
Reconnect with nature and explore the art of vegetative flower arranging in this hands-on workshop at the beautiful Gibside estate. Inspired entirely by the natural world, this workshop focuses on using only spring flowers and seasonal materials, creating arrangements that reflect the shapes, lines, and movement found in nature.
You’ll learn the principles of vegetative design, how to arrange flowers and foliage while maintaining harmony, balance, and visual flow. Perfect for beginners and experienced florists alike, this workshop encourages creativity, mindfulness, and a closer connection with the season.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.
Duration: up to 2 hours
Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.
Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.
Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
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Late Spring Hand Tied Bouquets
Saturday 9th May 2026 | 11am
Gibside Stables, Newcastle
£55 per person
💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.
Join us for a relaxed and creative morning at Gibside Stables, where we’ll celebrate the beauty of late spring through flowers.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own hand-tied bouquet using the trusted spiral technique, before weaving your seasonal flowers through a delicate curly willow armature, an organic structure inspired by the nesting season of spring.
Surrounded by the stunning grounds of the Gibside estate, you’ll be encouraged to slow down, take inspiration from nature, and enjoy the process of creating something truly personal. Once complete, you’ll carefully gift wrap your bouquet in an aqua bubble, ready to take home and enjoy or share with someone special.
Whether you’re completely new to floristry or simply looking for a creative escape, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, inspiring, and full of creativity.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.
Duration: up to 2 hours
Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.
Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.
Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
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Woodland Tabletop Garden
Saturday 16th May 2026 | 11am
Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
£55 per person
💥 Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.
Step into the charm of a woodland retreat at our new Woodland Tabletop Garden Workshop, inspired by the enchanting gardens of Crook Hall.
In this hands-on session, you’ll create a planted design for your home, featuring lush ferns, trailing ivy, and other amazing greenery, artfully arranged with bark, twigs, moss, pinecones, and woodland-inspired decorative touches.
Because we’re working with living plants, your creation will be a lasting addition to your space, but it’s also easy to deconstruct and refresh whenever you fancy a change.
Along the way, you’ll learn tips for designing with planted materials, exploring texture, layering, and natural composition to bring a touch of the woodland indoors.
Whether you’re new to planting or just looking for a creative escape, this workshop is designed to be welcoming and inspiring, perfect for anyone who loves nature and wants to bring a little of it home.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Crook Hall Gardens.
Duration: up to 2 hours
Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Crook Hall Gardens for non-National Trust members. On arrival, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission and can our National Trust members please also have your membership card scanned as usual.
Accessibility: Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.
Biosecurity: To help protect and conserve Crook Hall’s Gardens, all plant material that enters and leaves the site is bagged and sealed. Therefore we will ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
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Summer Meadow Flower Arrangements
Saturday 6th June 2026 | 11am
Gibside Stables, Newcastle
£55 per person
💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.
Join us at Gibside Stables for the return of this ever-popular workshop, inspired by the effortless beauty of a summer meadow.
In this relaxed and creative session, we’ll work with a stunning selection of seasonal flowers, arranging them in a long, low tray to capture that soft, natural, just-picked-from-the-garden feel.
Using plant-based Oasis Renewal Floral Foam, you’ll learn how to build a flowing, meadow-style arrangement, full of movement, texture, and colour.
With the beautiful summer displays across the Gibside estate as your inspiration, you’ll be encouraged to create your own unique interpretation, bringing a little piece of summer indoors.
Whether you’re looking to try something new or simply spend a few mindful hours surrounded by flowers, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, inspiring, and full of creativity.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Gibside.
Duration: up to 2 hours
Venue Details: When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site. If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.
Accessibility: An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour. If you’d like to use the bus, please email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.
Biosecurity: To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
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Summer Bounty Hand Tied Bouquets
Saturday 20th June 2026 | 11am
Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside
£50 per person
Celebrate the abundance of summer at our Summer Bouquet Workshop, set against the stunning coastal backdrop of Souter Lighthouse.
In this relaxed and creative session, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful hand-tied bouquet using the classic spiral technique, working with a vibrant selection of seasonal flowers.
With the sweeping views to inspire you, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, switch off, and enjoy a few mindful hours immersed in flowers.
You’ll be guided step by step as you build your bouquet, before finishing it with a carefully gift-wrapped aqua bubble, ready to take home and enjoy.
Whether you’re new to floristry or simply looking for a creative escape by the coast, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, and full of summer colour and creativity.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with our own teas, coffees and cake.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Souter Lighthouse for non-National Trust members.
We will be located in the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre beside Souter Lighthouse, not the actual Lighthouse.
This venue is fully accessible for all visitors, with step-free access throughout.
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Dried Seascape Arrangements
Saturday 27th June 2026 | 11am
Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside
£50 per person
Create an elegant, long-lasting arrangement at our Dried Seascape Workshop, inspired by the natural beauty of the coast at Souter Lighthouse.
In this creative session, you’ll work with a thoughtfully curated selection of sustainable dried materials and grasses, styled in soft, bleached tones to reflect a relaxed seaside aesthetic.
Your arrangement will be carefully built using preserved moss and chicken wire, allowing you to create a natural, textured display.
With gentle guidance throughout, you’ll explore how to balance shape, tone, and texture to achieve a piece that feels both effortless and refined.
Your finished design will make a striking table centrepiece—one that can be enjoyed in your home long after the season has passed.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with our own teas, coffees and cake.
Duration: up to 2 hours.
Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Souter Lighthouse for non-National Trust members.
We will be located in the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre beside Souter Lighthouse, not the actual Lighthouse.
This venue is fully accessible for all visitors, with step-free access throughout.
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Summer Flowers Arrangement
Saturday 11th July 2026 | 11am
Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
£55 per person
💥 Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.
Our workshops at The Northern Flower Garden are always fun and supportive where I demonstrate professional floristry techniques, share the tips and tricks and we’ll keep the creativity flowing with crafted drinks and homemade bakes from the National Trust team at Crook Hall Gardens.
Duration: up to 2 hours
Venue Details: Car parking charges apply at Crook Hall Gardens for non-National Trust members. On arrival, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission and can our National Trust members please also have your membership card scanned as usual.
Accessibility: Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.
Biosecurity: To help protect and conserve Crook Hall’s Gardens, all plant material that enters and leaves the site is bagged and sealed. Therefore we will ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.
