Latest Events in Preston Bissett(July Updated)

PRESTON BISSETT NURSERIES AUTO CULTURE THURSDAY EVENINGS AT THE NURSERIES & THE GARDEN TIPI THURSDAY, 7th AUGUST 2025 From 6pm Pay bar & food available Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs will be taken throughout the event and will be used for marketing purposes. Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Gina our tutor is taking on another challenge. She works full time as an artist and sculptor with several mediums and has chosen to bring the ancient art of copper embossing to Preston Bissett. You will be able to make floral copper wall hangings a perfect art for the garden. These can be hung outside or in, but would look spectacular hung on a fence or old wall and create a feature point amongst the garden flowers and foliage. Meet at 10.15am for complimentary coffee and cake. The workshop commences at 10.30am and finishes at at 1.00pm. Gina Martin is highly experienced in running workshops and projects in schools and community groups for people of all ages and abilities, designing workshops alongside the teachers and other participants. Gina studied at the Royal College of Art gaining an MA in Sculpture and has provided work for prestigious events such as the Olympics and Starwars. If you wish to have lunch in the Tipi, please let us know so that we can book you a table. https://thenurseries.com/the-garden-tipi/ Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 pp administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

PRESTON BISSETT NURSERIES AUTO CULTURE THURSDAY EVENINGS AT THE NURSERIES & THE GARDEN TIPI THURSDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER 2025 From 6pm Pay bar & food available Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs will be taken throughout the event and will be used for marketing purposes. Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Botanical printing on silk Botanical printing is a process that captures the natural beauty of leaves and flowers that grow around us. Selected leaves and flowers are arranged on prepared fabric or paper then rolled tightly and steamed or simmered to transfer the pigments from the foliage onto the fabric. Delicate prints of the leaves and flowers are left on the fabric or paper. Pam uses natural dyes to enhance this process. This workshop is an introduction to the many techniques that can be used to create unique prints on fabric. During the day participants will learn how to prepare and print their own unique silk scarf. Pam Tresise is a weaver, spins her own yarns and dyes natural fibres using botanical dyes. She has a garden studio which looks out onto a variety of plants she grows for dyeing and which inspire her work. Pam’s work can be found under ‘The Dusty Cat Studio’ on facebook and Instagram. Fran helps out in these sessions; she is an artist in her own right (fused glass and mosaics), a keen gardener she grows many of the dye plants used during the day. Pam and Fran have been good friends for years and the banter between them ensures that there is plenty of fun and amusement thrown in for good measure. Meet at 10.15am for complimentary coffee and cake. The workshop commences at 10.30am with a lunch break at 1.00pm, before recommencing for the final session at 1.45pm to 3.00pm. The workshop includes a light lunch and refreshments through the day. Please be aware that our kitchen contains traces of all allergens. If you have any queries, please contact us via email or calling the shop on 01280 848038. Whilst we will do everything we can to accommodate guests with food intolerances and allergies, we are unable to guarantee that dishes will be COMPLETLEY allergen free. Allergens may include - gluten, peanuts, nuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, sesame seeds, eggs, milk and milk products, celery, lupin, mustard, soy beans and sulphites. Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 pp administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Late Summer Colour – Summer combinations to inspire you - a down to earth talk Saturday 28th September Join Jacky and Julia, who in this talk will be focusing on both plants for permanent structure and how to create interest in late summer. For part of the presentation they will be taking your round the Nursery displays and will talk about choosing the right plants to make your garden beautiful this season. Late summer is a joy and the garden hues are wonderful. We hope this talk will inspire you and you will leave with plenty of ideas on how to make the most of this colour in your own garden. We will be outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Julia is an extremely knowledgeable horticulturalist, who has a passion for "The Kitchen Garden". She comes from a family in Ireland who grew vegetables commercially. She studied Botany at Trinity College Dublin, Kinsealy Research Centre and The Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Julia has designed several gardens including the garden for Princess Anne's visit to the Paddocks Housing Trust, and frequently gives horticultural talks, writes garden articles for local magazines and recently developed a gardening YouTube channel. Arrive at 10.15 am for 10.30 am start. The talk ends at 12 noon. If you wish to have lunch in the Tipi, please let us know so that we can book you a table. https://thenurseries.com/the-garden-tipi/ Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Growing fruit for beginners – including fruit trees and soft fruit A "down-to-earth" talk - an opportunity to learn more about home grown fruit Join Jacky and Julia for an opportunity to learn more about home grown fruit. The talk will cover:- * Choosing the correct size and varieties for your garden * Planting, feeding, pruning & aftercare * Apple storage advice * Potager, orchard & kitchen garden inspiration ideas from our Design Team You will leave with plenty of ideas on how to make the most of your home grown fruit. We will spend some time outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Julia is an extremely knowledgeable horticulturalist, who has a passion for "The Kitchen Garden". She comes from a family in Ireland who grew vegetables commercially. She studied Botany at Trinity College Dublin, Kinsealy Research Centre and The Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Julia has designed several gardens including the garden for Princess Anne's visit to the Paddocks Housing Trust, and frequently gives horticultural talks, writes garden articles for local magazines and recently developed a gardening YouTube channel. Arrive at 10.15 am for 10.30 am start. The talk ends at 12 noon. If you wish to have lunch in the Tipi, please let us know so that we can book you a table. https://thenurseries.com/the-garden-tipi/ Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Willow weaving expert and sculptor Gina returns with a series of workshops this year. Under Gina’s guided instruction, you will create your own sculpture such as a dragonfly and obelisk. This is the workshop you need to do if you have not tried willow weaving before. It is a very popular workshop which we have been running for many years and we get lots of positive feed back. The workshop naturally begins with coffee and cake. Gina then introduces the class to the possibilities of willow weaving and where to obtain your materials should you wish to develop your weaving skills further at home after the workshop. Please bring secateurs and strong hands for bending the willow! Arrive at 10.15am for complimentary refreshment; workshop begins at 10.30am with a 30 minute light lunch break at 1.00pm. The workshop finishes at 3.30pm. The workshop includes a light lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Please be aware that our kitchen contains traces of all allergens. If you have any queries, please contact us via email or calling the shop on 01280 848038. Whilst we will do everything we can to accommodate guests with food intolerances and allergies, we are unable to guarantee that dishes will be COMPLETLEY allergen free. Allergens may include - gluten, peanuts, nuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, sesame seeds, eggs, milk and milk products, celery, lupin, mustard, soy beans and sulphites. Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 pp administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

PRESTON BISSETT NURSERIES AUTO CULTURE THURSDAY EVENINGS AT THE NURSERIES & THE GARDEN TIPI THURSDAY, 5th JUNE 2025 From 6pm Pay bar & food available Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs will be taken throughout the event and will be used for marketing purposes. Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Leap into Frog Art Workshop with Sally Leggatt Did you know that frogs breathe through their skins as well as their lungs?! And that World Frog Day is Wednesday 20 March this year?! Lots more snippets of info about these wonderful amphibians - one of the 'Garden Dragons'! - and tips on how to encourage them to live in your garden in a fun art workshop. And time to spend creating a piece of artwork in your chosen media, with Sally, herself a wildlife artist and gardener, on hand to help, guide and demonstrate. Bring along your favourite media, maybe try mixed media with them, get anatomical 'frog' tips, perhaps start your own garden sketchbook, and enjoy the company of like-minded people in a fun art workshop. Meet at 10.15am for complimentary coffee and cake. The workshop commences at 10.30am with a light lunch at 1pm. If required we will take an additional coffee break. Once booked we will contact you closer the time to check your food requirements. Sally is not just a wildlife artist but has been actively ‘rewilding’ in the garden for the last five years. Although she has always gardened without the ‘help’ of chemicals, the ‘rewilding’ has resulted in at least ten species of bumblebee in residence, including a rare fully black bumblebee. Lots more bird species, butterfly and dragonfly species, as well as toads and wildflowers are now living in her garden. Having taught for many years in adult education, Sally’s workshops are a blend of artistic techniques and environmental activities. Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

CHARITY DAVID AUSTIN ROSE TALK- THURSDAY 12th JUNE 2024 6pm - 7.30pm All proceeds to support Florence Nightingale and Maggie's Join us for a David Austin Rose talk in the Tipi. To pre-book your place, please visit our website, pop in or call The Shop on 01280 848038. An informative talk that takes us behind the scenes of one of the largest garden rose breeding programmes in the world. Our David Austin specialist will present their in-depth knowledge of roses, including cultivation, planting and care advice, as well as talking about their own personal favourite varieties and their versatility in the garden. Arrive from 6pm for complimentary tea or coffee. The 45 minute talk commences at 6.30pm, ending with a Q&A and a chance afterwards to purchase a David Austin Rose. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs will be taken throughout the event and will be used for marketing purposes. Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Our kitchen contains traces of all allergens Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

WILD AND FREE WATERCOLOUR - Landscapes and trees Friday, 20th June 2025 A fascinatation with the natural world has been the main inspiration for artist Clare Tebboth’s work. An experienced watercolourist, Clare has been teaching for many years and she loves sharing her techniques in her lively, informative workshops. This special workshop is suitable for beginners or those with more experience who want to learn this technique. You will need to bring some reasonable quality watercolour brushes including a size 10 round brush or larger (it must come to a fine point.) Artist’s watercolour paint - tubes or pans Watercolour paper minimum A5 or A4 size 300gm (140 lb), cold press or NOT surface – this is a good one https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/seawhite-watercolour-paper-pad-a4/6432871000.html A large plate (white) or mixing palette Waterpot (icecream tub size!), kitchen roll You will explore some of the techniques for painting trees and loose expressive landscapes including looking at: Brush work and the use of different types of brushes Colour mixing Controlling the flow of paint Using masking to preserve areas of the paper Throughout the morning you will produce a number of small watercolour paintings. www.claretebboth.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ClareTebbothArtist Instagram Clare Tebboth artist Meet at 10.15am for complimentary coffee and cake. The workshop commences at 10.30am and finishes at 1pm. Jacky Richardson will be on hand to go over what plants you can grow in your garden including lots of perennials Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00pp administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Botanical printing on silk Botanical printing is a process that captures the natural beauty of leaves and flowers that grow around us. Selected leaves and flowers are arranged on prepared fabric or paper then rolled tightly and steamed or simmered to transfer the pigments from the foliage onto the fabric. Delicate prints of the leaves and flowers are left on the fabric or paper. Pam uses natural dyes to enhance this process. This workshop is an introduction to the many techniques that can be used to create unique prints on fabric. During the day participants will learn how to prepare and print their own unique silk scarf. Pam Tresise is a weaver, spins her own yarns and dyes natural fibres using botanical dyes. She has a garden studio which looks out onto a variety of plants she grows for dyeing and which inspire her work. Pam’s work can be found under ‘The Dusty Cat Studio’ on facebook and Instagram. Fran helps out in these sessions; she is an artist in her own right (fused glass and mosaics), a keen gardener she grows many of the dye plants used during the day. Pam and Fran have been good friends for years and the banter between them ensures that there is plenty of fun and amusement thrown in for good measure. Meet at 10.15am for complimentary coffee and cake. The workshop commences at 10.30am with a lunch break at 1.00pm, before recommencing for the final session at 1.45pm to 3.00pm. The workshop includes a light lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Please be aware that our kitchen contains traces of all allergens. If you have any queries, please contact us via email or calling the shop on 01280 848038. Whilst we will do everything we can to accommodate guests with food intolerances and allergies, we are unable to guarantee that dishes will be COMPLETLEY allergen free. Allergens may include - gluten, peanuts, nuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, sesame seeds, eggs, milk and milk products, celery, lupin, mustard, soy beans and sulphites. Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 pp administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

Home grown cut flowers – fresh flowers undone with Julia & Jacky Come join us at Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop for a fun and informative event. Here we unravel the perfect seeds, bulbs, perenials and shrubs you can easily grow to enjoy effortless homegrown floriferous displays. We are calling it "flowers undone", because why make something simple complicated. Julia is an extremely knowledgeable horticulturalist, who has a passion for "The Kitchen Garden". She comes from a family in Ireland who grew vegetables commercially. She studied Botany at Trinity College Dublin, Kinsealy Research Centre and The Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Julia has designed several gardens including the garden for Princess Anne's visit to the Paddocks Housing Trust, and frequently gives horticultural talks, writes garden articles for local magazines and recently developed a gardening YouTube channel. Arrive at 10.15 am for 10.30 am start. The talk ends at 12 noon. If you wish to have lunch in the Tipi, please let us know so that we can book you a table. https://thenurseries.com/the-garden-tipi/ Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee). Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite

PRESTON BISSETT NURSERIES AUTO CULTURE THURSDAY EVENINGS AT THE NURSERIES & THE GARDEN TIPI THURSDAY, 3rd JULY 2025 From 6pm Pay bar & food available Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs will be taken throughout the event and will be used for marketing purposes. Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable. Information Source: Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop | eventbrite