Block printing workshop at Lorna Doone Valley
Join artist Merlyn Chesterman for a guided walk followed by a printing workshop at Lorna Doone Valley.
- Booking essential
Join artist Merlyn Chesterman and the National Trust for a guided walk around Southern Wood. Exploring the amazing wildlife and plant life that call the Lorna Doone Valley home. Collecting materials to transform into blocks for printing. Followed by a two hour bespoke workshop making hand carved printing blocks to take home and create your own nature themed masterpieces.
Merlyn Chesterman is an artist specialising in woodblock printing. She is on the Council of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers, and her work is always about the natural world.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Standard Ticket | £2.00 |
| Child Child 10+ | £2.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children must be over the age of 10 and supervised.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the Lorna Doone Valley greenhouse.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear old clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Some of the event is held outside so please bring waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.
- Accessibility
There are accessible carparking available. The walk is over undulating ground and includes a steep incline at the start. A portable hearing loop is available from the Welcome Hut.
Upcoming events
Family constellation trail
Head out on a cosmic adventure around Lorna Doone on a family friendly constellation themed trail.
Fireside story telling
Gather around the fire pit and listen to enchanting children's stories under the stars at Lorna Doone Valley.
Forest school at Lorna Doone (free)
Join our ranger team for a day of free fun. Build confidence in the outdoors while learning new skills.
Autumn family fun day
Join us for a free autumn themed family fun day between 11am - 3pm. Get involved in crafting activities from candle making to apple bird feeders and other autumn related crafts.