SEASONAL FLORISTRY WORKSHOPS NORTH EAST

Saturday 12th September 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 the beauty of late summer at our Dahlia Flower Arranging Workshop at Crook Hall. Set within the inspiring surroundings of these beautiful historic gardens, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the colour, texture, and abundance of the season.

Working with seasonal dahlias and complementary late summer flowers, you'll create your own floral arrangement while exploring the importance of line and movement in floral design. With gentle, supported guidance throughout, you'll learn how to use shape, structure, and placement to create a natural, balanced arrangement full of character and seasonal charm.

Sustainability is at the heart of this workshop, and we will be working with plant-based Oasis Renewal Floral Foam to support your design. Surrounded by the inspiring planting schemes and beautiful borders of Crook Hall Gardens, you'll be encouraged to take inspiration from the landscape and interpret it in your own unique way.

Whether you're new to floristry or looking to develop your skills, this relaxed and creative workshop offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy a few mindful hours surrounded by flowers. You'll leave with your own late summer arrangement, ready to take pride of place in your 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.

Saturday 19th September 2026 | 11am

Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside

£50 per person

Discover the fascinating world of closed terrariums at our Autumn Inspired Terrarium Workshop at Souter Lighthouse. Set against the magnificent coastal backdrop, this relaxed and creative workshop is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, learn something new, and create your own tiny world inspired by the colours and textures of autumn.

Perfect for beginners, we’ll explore the foundations of creating a healthy closed terrarium, including the different substrates and layers needed to create the right environment for your plants. You’ll also discover which plants are best suited to a closed terrarium and how to care for them, before exploring the design elements that can help you create a miniature landscape with balance, texture, and visual interest.

With an autumnal twist, you’ll have a beautiful selection of plants and natural elements to work with, allowing you to create a terrarium that captures the mood of the changing season. With supported, step-by-step guidance throughout, you’ll be encouraged to develop your own ideas and create a design that feels personal to you.

This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to take some time out and enjoy a few mindful hours immersed in nature and creativity. You’ll leave with your own autumn-inspired closed terrarium—a little living landscape to bring the beauty of the season into your 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 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.

Saturday 26th September 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.

Welcome in the season at our Autumn Wreath Workshop at Gibside Stables, where we'll celebrate the rich colours and textures of autumn with a beautiful fresh wreath for your home.

In this relaxed and creative workshop, you'll learn how to bind a selection of seasonal foliage onto a freshly mossed wreath ring, creating a natural and abundant base for your design. With supported guidance throughout, you'll be shown each step of the process, making this workshop suitable for both beginners and those with previous floristry experience.

Once your foliage base is complete, you'll have the opportunity to personalise your wreath with a choice of autumnal embellishments, adding colour, texture, and your own creative touch. Whether you prefer a beautifully natural look or something a little more decorative, you'll create a unique wreath to welcome family and friends throughout the season.

Set within the beautiful grounds of the Gibside estate, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, embrace the changing season, and enjoy a few mindful hours immersed in 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 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.

Saturday 3rd October 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.

Celebrate the richness of the autumn harvest at our Autumn Harvest Flower Arranging Workshop at Gibside. Inspired by the changing colours of the season and the abundance of the estate, this relaxed and creative workshop invites you to create a beautiful harvest-inspired arrangement to take home and enjoy.

Working in a rustic basket, you'll arrange a beautiful selection of seasonal flowers alongside autumnal foliage and grasses, with apples gathered from the Gibside estate. Together, these natural elements will create a design full of warmth, texture, and the rich colours that make autumn such a special time of year.

Sustainability is at the heart of this workshop, and we'll be using plant-based Oasis Renewal Floral Foam to support your arrangement. With step-by-step guidance throughout, you'll learn how to combine shape, colour, and texture to create a naturally abundant display inspired by the harvest season.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Gibside, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to slow down, embrace the changing season, and spend a few mindful hours immersed in flowers and nature. Whether you're completely new to flower arranging or simply looking for a creative escape, you'll be warmly welcomed and supported every step of the way.

You'll leave with a beautiful autumn basket arrangement to display in your home, bringing a little of Gibside's seasonal beauty indoors.

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.

Saturday 24th October, 2026 | 11am

Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside

£50 per person

Embrace the mystery and beauty of the season at our Halloween Wreath Making Workshop at Lighthouse. Inspired by the shape of the autumn moon, you'll create a striking crescent-shaped wreath that celebrates Halloween with natural textures, rich seasonal colours, and a contemporary botanical style.

In this relaxed and creative workshop, you'll begin by binding moss and autumnal foliage onto a crescent-shaped wreath frame, creating a beautifully textured foundation for your design. From there, you'll add an abundance of carefully selected dried and preserved botanical materials in dramatic shades of black, deep red, purple, and burnt orange, capturing the rich colours and atmosphere of the season.

To complete your wreath, you'll finish your design with seasonal touches including pine cones, miniature pumpkins, and a statement bow, creating a beautifully balanced piece that's both elegant and full of Halloween character. With step-by-step guidance throughout, you'll be supported at every stage, making this workshop perfect for beginners as well as those with previous floristry experience.

This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, embrace the changing season, and enjoy a few mindful hours immersed in creativity. You'll leave with a unique handmade wreath that's sure to make a striking feature on your front door or inside your home throughout the Halloween 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 our own teas, coffees and cake.

Duration: up to 3 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.

Saturday 31st October, 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 one of autumn's most iconic symbols at our Pumpkin Flowers Workshop at Crook Hall. Set within the beautiful gardens, this relaxed and creative workshop is the perfect way to embrace the season while creating a truly eye-catching floral design for your home.

Using a fresh pumpkin as your natural vessel, you'll create a beautiful seasonal arrangement filled with rich autumn flowers in warm shades of orange, red, and golden tones. Working with a sustainable chicken wire and water technique, you'll discover an environmentally friendly approach to flower arranging that provides excellent support while keeping your flowers beautifully fresh.

With step-by-step guidance throughout, you'll learn how to position each stem to create an arrangement full of colour, texture, and natural movement. Whether you're completely new to flower arranging or have previous experience, this workshop is designed to be relaxed, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone.

Inspired by the changing colours of Crook Hall Gardens, you'll be encouraged to embrace the richness and abundance of the season as you create your own unique design. Once complete, you'll have a stunning pumpkin arrangement that's perfect for decorating your home or using as a beautiful table centre when entertaining family and friends.

Spend a few mindful hours surrounded by flowers, creativity, and the beauty of the season, and leave with a design that's sure to become the talking point of your autumn décor.

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.

Saturday 28th November 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.

Come along and spend a lovely few hours getting into the Christmas spirit, creating your very own traditional Christmas wreath using beautiful seasonal foliage and festive decorations.

We’ll start by mossing your wreath ring before binding a selection of festive, seasonal foliage onto the mossed frame. Then comes the fun part... decorating your wreath! You’ll have three different styles to choose from, so you can create something that suits your own taste and your home.

🎄 Traditional – A classic Christmas palette of reds and greens, including artificial red berries, dried fruit, pinecones and other festive touches.

🍋 Country Classic – A more pared-back, natural style with a lovely country feel, featuring lemons, feathers, pinecones and seasonal elements.

❄️ Winter White – A beautiful frosty palette with artificial white berries, dried fruit and other elements for a softer winter look.

And to finish things off, we have a large selection of pre-made bows for you to choose from. With so many different styles and colours, you're bound to find something you like!

Once your wreath is complete, we'll finish it with a backing to help protect both your wreath and your door, so it's ready to hang and enjoy throughout the festive season.

This is a lovely, relaxed workshop where you can take your time, get creative and enjoy a little Christmas cheer. Whether you're making a wreath for your own front door or creating something special as a gift, I'd love to welcome you along.

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 coffees, teas 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.

Saturday 5th December, 2026 | 11am

Crook Hall Gardens, Durham

£50 per person

💥 Access to Crook Hall Gardens is not step free, if you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch.

Come along to beautiful Crook Hall Gardens and create your very own natural Christmas wreath, using a beautiful vine base, moss and a lovely selection of fresh, seasonal foliage.

This is a slightly more pared-back style of wreath, perfect if you love a natural, understated look.

We’ll start by adding moss to your vine base before binding on a good choice of fresh, festive foliage. You can choose how much of the natural vine you’d like to leave exposed for a more relaxed, contemporary feel, or you can take your foliage all the way around for a fuller look. The choice is yours!

Then comes the fun part... decorating your wreath.

You’ll have a lovely selection of natural decorations to use from fresh berries, dried fruits, pinecones and other seasonal touches. And, of course, we’ll have a choice of ribbons to finish it off.

This is a beautiful natural wreath and a lovely opportunity to spend a few hours getting creative with fresh foliage and natural materials, while making something special to take home and enjoy throughout the Christmas season.

Whether you love a simple, pared-back wreath or something a little fuller, you can create something that suits your own style and your home.

I’d love to welcome you to Crook Hall Gardens for a lovely morning of Christmas creativity, seasonal foliage and natural decorations. 🎄

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 coffees, teas 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.

Saturday 12th December 2026 | 11am

Gibside Stables, Newcastle

£40 per person

Saturday 19th December, 2026 | 11am

Crook Hall Gardens, Durham

£55 per person