The Garden Table

The Garden Table
A day of flowers food and creating 
Askham Hall

We’ll start the morning with relaxed drawing and a few simple experiments — hopefully outside under the blossom trees in the grounds of Askham Hall. It’s an easy, informal start, just getting your eye in and enjoying being there.

Lunch is served in the conservatory at Askham Hall. Afterwards, we’ll head out into the gardens with head gardener Colin Myers. He knows the place inside out, and it’s a chance to see what’s growing, what’s just coming through, and notice things you’d otherwise walk past.

The afternoon is spent creating your own botanical pieces on canvas using acrylics — taking inspiration from everything you’ve seen.

Come on your own or bring a friend — it’s an easy, welcoming day either way.

🥂 What’s included

• Lunch at Askham Hall — grilled salmon, minted peas, herb potatoes and roasted vine tomatoes

With a glass of wine. A light pudding to follow.
Vegetarian option available. Please let us know any dietary requirements when booking.

• All materials provided
• Morning drawing session
• Guided walk with the head gardener
• Afternoon acrylic painting on canvas
• Your finished piece to take home

Who it’s for

• Beginners and those a bit out of practice
• Anyone who likes a slower, more immersive day
• If you enjoy being outdoors, good food, and making something with your hands
• Or just if you fancy doing something a bit different for the day.