BUSHEY FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENT - Guided House Tour of Reveley Lodge BOOKING WILL GO LIVE ON THE 1st June 2025. We are delighted to offer as part of the Bushey Festival week, a guided house tour of Reveley Lodge at 2pm on Friday 11th July. You can enjoy this unique property complete with its furniture and fittings and the stories to go with it. The tour ends with tea and cake. You will be contacted three days before the guided house tour with final details. Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to two weeks before the start date. Reveley Lodge is a large, Grade II listed, Victorian house, on Elstree Road, Bushey Heath, now run by a board of Trustees set up by Bushey Museum Trust, to whom the property was bequeathed by its last owner, Mrs Eila Chewett. For the early part of it's life, Reveley Lodge has acted as a 'Gentleman's Cottage' - a small country house easily reached at the weekend from the owner's principal home in London. The Lodge has a two acre garden managed by a professional gardener, assisted by a number of volunteers. The garden is open to the public on weekdays and is a member of the National Garden Scheme.

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Gicle prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her First book Creative Abstract Watercolour was published in Spring 2024. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home? Learn to create striking abstract shapes including Kates signatures stripes and pebbles, in a colour palette of your choice! In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract designs. You'll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. Youll use inspiration from the beautiful garden at Reveley Lodge and youll take inspiration from Kates portfolio of abstract designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists. This workshop takes place in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge, Heritage house. On the day please dress warmly if weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden. Refreshments are available from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 - 16.00. Workshop starts at 10.30, where there will be an introduction to watercolour florals and techniques. At 12.30 there will be a 30 minute break for refreshments available from the Garden Cafe and workshop will commence from 13.00 and end at 15.00. You will be able to take home your art work.You will be contacted 3 days before the course starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane.

Come and see Oscar Wildes well-loved comedy in the beautiful and intimate setting of Reveley Lodges Drawing Room. Set in the 1930s, our production follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff as their attempts to cast aside social obligations through smoke and mirror land them in a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. The Matinee performance can be accompanied by afternoon tea handbags may be expected! The Oxford Rep Company is an Oxford University Alumni touring Shakespeare company originally formed as Gravedigger Productions in 2025. We are committed to presenting beautiful and timeless theatre in a range of historic spaces across the UK. Tickets are 15.50 or 17.50

Botanical identification and 'Lifting The Blues' Cyanotype Workshop Thursday 12th June 2025 10.00am -12.30pm Reveley Lodge and Gardens This workshop will introduce you to the basics of the cyanotype printmaking-process discovered in 1842 using watercolour paper, cyanotype paint and light to create your own unique images. Join our local wellbeing photographer Mary Musgrove, as she guides you through this creative process whilst learning about its history and chemistry. This course is limited to 10 participants for a personal and hands-on experience. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials such as pressed flowers, feathers, leaves or 3D opaque objects. This class is suitable for beginners and anyone aged 16+ The workshop starts in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge and we will spend a lot of time in the gardens if the weather is bright. Please dress warmly if the weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden with sun protection if needed. Refreshments are available throughout the day from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 16.00.

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Gicle prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Katefounded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her First book, Creative Abstract Watercolor, was published in Spring 2024 and is now a worldwide bestseller. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home? In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative floral/fruity collages in a colour palette of your choice. You'll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique collage piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. Youll use inspiration from nature and Kates own portfolio of fruity floral designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists. This workshop takes place in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge, Heritage house. On the day please dress warmly if the weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden. Refreshments are available from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 - 16.00. Workshop starts at 10.30, where there will be an introduction to watercolour florals and techniques. At 12.30 there will be a 30 minute break for refreshments available from the Garden Cafe and the workshop will commence from 13.00 and end at 15.00. You will be able to take home your art work.You will be contacted 3 days before the course starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane.

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Gicle prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Katefounded her business,EssoldoDesign, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her First book, Creative Abstract Watercolor, was published in Spring 2024 and is now a worldwide bestseller. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home? Moroccan Doors and Houses Learn how to create simple geometric shapes and how to transform them into doors, houses and villages! Youll create a watercolour artwork inspired by villages and towns, perhaps from imagination or from a favourite holiday destination. From starry skies to sunsets youll be armed with the tools to make your painting come alive! In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative watercolour designs in a colour palette of your choice. You'll learn various techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You can use inspiration from your own imagination as well Kates own portfolio of designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists. This workshop takes place in the Billiard room at Reveley Lodge, Heritage house. On the day please dress warmly if the weather is cool and wear suitable flat shoes for the house and garden. Refreshments are available from the Garden Cafe, located in the Stables Art Gallery, open from 10.00 - 16.00. Workshop starts at 10.30, where there will be an introduction to watercolour florals and techniques. At 12.30 there will be a 30 minute break for refreshments available from the Garden Cafe and the workshop will commence from 13.00 and end at 15.00. You will be able to take home your art work.You will be contacted 3 days before the course starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane.

Join experienced calligrapher Jen Roffe to learn how to create beautifully joyful lettering in this modern, relaxed and informal style of calligraphy. Modern calligraphy is a creative and expressive way to create lettering - and using brush pens makes it even more so. In this workshop you will learn the calligraphy rules - and how to break them - to create your own unique, fun style with brush calligraphy pens in a variety of colours. Its all about enjoying the process, and the mindful, calming nature of practising calligraphy. You will learn the essential techniques of calligraphy with brush pens - how to position yourself, your paper and how to hold the pen, and then start with beginner brush strokes and mark making. You'll be practicing alphabets, upper and lowercase letter forms, and then eventually joining them into words and phrases. Using the techniques you've learnt you will create your own hand lettered pieces that you can frame, pop up on a shelf, or give to friends. With plenty of joyful inspiration and encouragement from Jen you will be creating your own greetings card and an uplifting calligraphy quote for your final pieces. This workshop is open to everyone, from those who have dabbled before to those who are total beginners! All calligraphy materials are included and for you to use both in the workshop and take away with you so you can keep practising and creating at home - and as well as guiding the whole class with demonstrations and instructions, Jen will be there to provide you with one-on-one tuition and help. Specialist brush pens, lettering guides, upper and lowercase alphabet templates, and calligraphy quote templates are all included, plus white card, folded cards and envelopes to complete your brush calligraphy final pieces. The workshop runs from 10.00 - 1.30pm, with a 30 minute mid-way break over at the Lodges lovely Stable Cafe where refreshments are available to buy before we commence with our final pieces. Why not join us for an opportunity to learn and create beautiful lettering in your own unique style? Before long youll be creating cards and gift tags for every gifting event in the calendar! You will be contacted 3 days before the workshop starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane. In the instance that the workshop does not meet the minimum requirements of 7 attendees, unfortunately the workshop will be cancelled and you will be refunded in full.

Join Mary for a fun adventure, learning how to identify flowers and bugs in the stunning gardens at Reveley Lodge, as well as make art prints using old camera less photography. Materials included. Please bring a drink, sunhat and sunscreen for your child if the weather is sunny. You will be contacted 3 days before the workshop starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the event starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane. Early Bird ticket price - 25!

Join Mary and learn the basics of photography in the stunning gardens at Reveley Lodge. Hands on practice and fun photo challenges. No experience is needed, just bring your own camera or smartphone as all other materials will be included. You will be contacted 3 days before the workshop starts with final details. It is advisable to take out insurance via Ticket Source as cancellation and a full refund can only be obtained up to 2 weeks before the event starts. No parking on site but park either on Elstree Road, Caldecote Gardens or Clay Lane. Early Bird ticket price - 25!