Come and join Natasha Houseago who will be running an outdoor charcoal drawing workshop using her tiny Indian, jewellery making forge to make stick charcoal in old tobacco tin ovens. 

Natasha will prepare ash drawing boards so you can make some ‘Earth Fire Iron’ exhibition inspired charcoal drawings on the boards. 

It might be interesting to look at how nature has inspired Alan Evan's beautiful metal work, and work by young makers such as Neve Taylor-Bridges whose sculpture ‘Arachne’ is on display in the Walled Garden. From Spider's webs, to stalks and leaves there are so many natural references in the exhibition. 

You will be able to take your drawing home after it's been spray varnished. All ages welcome, but please wear warm layers! Hot drinks and cakes available to buy inside.

Free, donations welcome, part of the Earth Fire Iron programme.