Workshops for families and girls

TYPE: Creative workshop / Families

DATES AND TIMES:

• A mandala of seeds: 1 November 2026 — 2.30 pm (Recommended for ages 3–12)
• My winter vegetable garden: 8 November 2026 — 2.30 pm (Recommended for ages 5–11)
• Family matters: 15 November 2026 — 2.30 pm (For families)
• A Passion for Shakespeare: 8 December 2026 — 11.00 am (For families)

DESCRIPTION:

A packed programme of workshops and educational activities designed to engage children and families with nature, art and craft:

• 1 November – A mandala of seeds: As part of the Autumn Festival, a sensory and hands-on workshop set amongst the wonders of the botanical garden, offering the chance to explore nature and let your imagination run wild through the creative use of elements from the earth.
• 8 November – My winter vegetable garden: An exploratory and creative journey through the Villa’s vegetable gardens to discover that nature never goes into hibernation and to learn the value of recycling and sharing.
• 15 November – Family matters: A special tour of the exhibition on Duke George II and Princess Charlotte, followed by a roller-printing workshop using handcrafted stamps to reinterpret the family portrait in a Pop Art style.
• 8 December – Shakespeare’s Passion: An exhibition exploring the connection between Duke George II and Shakespeare, with a focus on the work of Francesco Hayez (Romeo and Juliet). This will be followed by a creative fabric collage workshop in the learning area.

INFO AND BOOKINGS:

• Event pages: 1 November | 8 Nov | 15 Nov | 8 Dec
• Ticketing: Ticketlandia – Villa Carlotta