Community Outreach

Marianne's travelling trunk workshop

FREE - BOOK NOW!!!

We offer community voluntary groups and organisations a workshop based on the life of Marianne North (1830-1890), Victorian traveller and botanical artist, creator of a unique gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

The aim of the workshop is to explore Victorian times and inspire workshop participants by the adventures of a woman who decided to travel the world on her own in search of tropical plants.

During the workshop participants will be able to handle unique Victorian items, read Marianne's diary, sample exotic fruits and spices, try botanical painting and learn about life and travel in the 19th century.

The workshop will be held at your premises at a time and date to suit you. Minimum number of participants is seven. The workshop is about two hours long and can be adapted to your needs (e.g. for ESOL students, women's groups).

The workshop is free of charge.

Please contact: Jana Haragalova Community Outreach Officer to book and enquire.

Telephone: 020 8332 5696

Email: j.haragalova@kew.org