What's on
We are currently finalising our full calendar of events for families for the 2012 season. To give you a flavour of what is to come, click here for our 2011 events.
Coming soon in 2012... 'Grown-up' Events at Riverhill!
We've heard that its not just the children that love Riverhill. So, by popular demand, we have introduced activities and events for 2012 for the 'grown-ups':
Pilates and Lattes
4 sessions in the Garden Room with Qualified Instructor, Tamzin Peacock, followed by coffee in the Riverhill Cafe. Max 10 per class.
Dates/times: 9:30am 18/4/12 (1.5hrs) and then 25/4/12, 2/5/12 and 9/5/12 (1 hr)
Cost of the course - £45.
To book your place, please click here to download and complete our booking form.
Tamzin qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1992, and has gained experience in all the major specialities, including musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, general surgery, intensive care and the stroke unit. Tamzin went on to train with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) to become a modified Pilates matwork instructor and teaches sought after classes locally as well as providing one to one Pilates sessions. Tamzin believes that with the combination of her extensive Physiotherapy background and Pilates training, a service can be provided that is the key to identification, evaluation and management of many musculoskeletal conditions.
Max 10 per class
Dates/times: 9:30am 18/4/12 (1.5hrs) and then 25/4/12, 2/5/12 and 9/5/12 (1 hr)
Cost of the course - £45.
Please note that if you are booking the course as a Christmas gift, we must have received your completed form and cheque by no later than Friday 16th December 2011, so that we can ensure that your gift voucher arrives with you before Christmas.
Jo Appleby-Lom is an experienced artist, specialising in botanical illustration and calligraphy. Beautifully hand written descriptions so often accompany the illustration of botanical specimens. Jo completed a degree course in calligraphy at Kensington Palace and enjoys the rhythm and discipline of writing daily with hand ground Japanese ink and a flat-ended fine nib. Together with her assistant, Pic Hall, she will teach you the craft skills of botanical illustration and calligraphy. Riverhill is a perfect location with its gardens and botanical collection.
You will learn to observe and depict botanical subjects in a relaxed environment. We will introduce pencil work and mixed media i.e pencil and watercolour. There will be demonstrations and one to one teaching, a chance to explore reference material in the class and to make use of the beautiful gardens.
We will give you a head start in the techniques needed and will encourage you to express your own style.
Coffee, tea and home-made Riverhill biscuits will be provided
Entry requirements
No experience needed, just enthusiasm. Ages 18 and over.
What to bring
We will supply all materials needed for the course (included in the price) and will bring supplies for students to purchase should they wish to equip themselves at home.
Max 14 per class
Dates/times:10 am to 1pm on 3/5/12, 10/5/12, 17/5/12 and 24/5/12
Cost of the Introduction to Botanical Illustration course: £120
If you book "Introduction to Botanical Illustration " and "Introduction to Calligraphy" together, we are offering a discounted price of £215 for both courses.
Please note that if you are booking the course as a Christmas gift, we must have received your completed form and cheque by no later than Friday 16th December 2011, so that we can ensure that your gift voucher arrives with you before Christmas.
Introduction to Botanical Illustration
4 Thursday morning sessions with experienced artist Jo Appleby-Lom, materials and refreshments included. Max 14 per class.
Dates/times:10 am to 1pm on 3/5/12, 10/5/12, 17/5/12 and 24/5/12
Cost of the course - £120.
To book your place, please click here to download and complete our booking form.
Jo Appleby-Lom is an experienced artist, specialising in botanical illustration and calligraphy. Beautifully hand written descriptions so often accompany the illustration of botanical specimens. Jo completed a degree course in calligraphy at Kensington Palace and enjoys the rhythm and discipline of writing daily with hand ground Japanese ink and a flat-ended fine nib. Together with her assistant, Pic Hall, she will teach you the craft skills of botanical illustration and calligraphy. Riverhill is a perfect location with its gardens and botanical collection.
You will learn to observe and depict botanical subjects in a relaxed environment. We will introduce pencil work and mixed media i.e pencil and watercolour. There will be demonstrations and one to one teaching, a chance to explore reference material in the class and to make use of the beautiful gardens.
We will give you a head start in the techniques needed and will encourage you to express your own style.
Coffee, tea and home-made Riverhill biscuits will be provided
Entry requirements
No experience needed, just enthusiasm. Ages 18 and over.
What to bring
We will supply all materials needed for the course (included in the price) and will bring supplies for students to purchase should they wish to equip themselves at home.
Max 14 per class
Dates/times:10 am to 1pm on 3/5/12, 10/5/12, 17/5/12 and 24/5/12
Cost of the Introduction to Botanical Illustration course: £120
If you book "Introduction to Botanical Illustration " and "Introduction to Calligraphy" together, we are offering a discounted price of £215 for both courses.
Please note that if you are booking the course as a Christmas gift, we must have received your completed form and cheque by no later than Friday 16th December 2011, so that we can ensure that your gift voucher arrives with you before Christmas.
Introduction to Calligraphy
4 Friday morning sessions with experienced artist Jo Appleby-Lom, materials and refreshments included. Max 14 per class.Dates/time: 10am to 1pm on 4/5/12, 11/5/12, 18/5/12 and 25/5/12
Cost of the course - £110
To book your place, please click here to download and complete our booking form.
Jo Appleby-Lom is an experienced artist, specialising in botanical illustration and calligraphy. Beautifully hand written descriptions so often accompany the illustration of botanical specimens. Jo completed a degree course in calligraphy at Kensington Palace and enjoys the rhythm and discipline of writing daily with hand ground Japanese ink and a flat-ended fine nib. Together with her assistant, Pic Hall, she will teach you the craft skills of botanical illustration and calligraphy. Riverhill is a perfect location with its gardens and botanical collection.
You will learn some of the fundamental approaches and principles of Calligraphy starting with Italics. We will introduce you to pencil work and swiftly move on to pen and ink using gouache,japanese ink stick and suitable paper. Learning this traditional skill will not only improve your handwriting but open up new opportunities, as calligraphy can enhance anything that is written - through demonstration, one to one teaching and looking at books, and reference material we will help you to create beautiful letterforms.
Coffee, tea and home-made Riverhill biscuits will be provided.
Entry requirements
No experience needed, just enthusiasm. Ages 18 and over.
What to bring
We will supply all materials needed for the course (included in the price) and will bring supplies for students to purchase should they wish to equip themselves at home.
Max 14 per class
Dates/time: 10am to 1pm on 4/5/12, 11/5/12, 18/5/12 and 25/5/12
Cost of the calligraphy course : £110
If you book "Introduction to Botanical Illustration " and "Introduction to Calligraphy" together, we are offering a discounted price of £215 for both courses.
To book your place, please click here to download and complete our booking form.
Please note that if you are booking the course as a Christmas gift, we must have received your completed form and cheque by no later than Friday 16th December 2011, so that we can ensure that your gift voucher arrives with you before Christmas.
Special Offer!
If you book "Introduction to Botanical Illustration " and "Introduction to Calligraphy" together, we are offering a discounted price of £215 for both courses.
Photography Treks
Dates/time: 10am to 1pm on Saturday 12/5/12, 10am to 1pm on Saturday 19/5/12
Cost per trek: £40
To book your place, please click here to download and complete our booking form.
Our photography treks will be run by Sussex based professional photographer, Andrew Newson. Andrew has been a professional photographer for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of photography. He started running photography courses in early 2009 and hasn't looked back since. Andrew's courses are varied and fun, and his passion for the artform is infectious. Andrew loves nothing more than seeing people get excited about making beautiful images.
Format of the phototrek:
10am |
Meet at Riverhill Gardens cafe for coffee and registration Talk from owner, Sarah Rogers, about the history of Riverhill |
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10.20am |
Discussion with Andrew about the focus of the trek and relevant camera settings required |
10.45am |
Explore the gardens in groups and start taking photos based on the agreed themes Andrew will also be on hand to advise and guide you with the projects |
12.45pm |
Group discussion around learnings from the trek. |
1pm |
Finish |
You will be invited to upload your favourite photos from the trek on to our Facebook page. There will be a prize for the best!
FAQs:
Q. Do I need a fancy camera?A. No, just one you feel comfortable with.
Q. Can I buy the course as a gift?
A. Yes, just purchase as normal and we will send you a gift card.
Q. What if it rains?
A. Please check our blog on the morning of the event before you leave. We will update you there with news, if we have to postpone the event.
Please note that if you are booking the course as a Christmas gift, we must have received your completed form and cheque by no later than Friday 16th December 2011, so that we can ensure that your gift voucher arrives with you before Christmas.
Welly Fitness Walks
Get fit in the fresh air exploring the fabulous Kentish countryside. Guided walks lasting 1hour starting from Riverhill Gardens car park, exploring the wonderful neighbouring countryside, to finish at Riverhill Cafe Term-time Thursdays (during open season) - 9.15 am/ 2.30pm start (Well behaved dogs on leads welcome!) Not suitable for pushchairs or walking children. Young children to be carried in backpacks.
