NEW FOREST TODAY
NEW FOREST TODAY EVENTS
April
Four Seasons Artists Exhibition
Friday 2 April - Sunday 6 June at Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens
A collection of top local artists are staging a delightful exhibition of paintings and sculpture. The artists will give demonstrations, answer questions and steward the show during the exhibition.
Price included within Gardens Admission price :: Tel: 023 8089 1203
The Glory of the Garden
Monday 19 April - Monday 31 May at Exbury Gardens
Exbury Gardens are world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, rare trees and plants. The early spring Rock Garden and Heather Garden, daffodils, camellias, magnolias and primroses give way to bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas, with colour and birdsong at every turn. The spectacle of the Azalea Bowl in May is not to be missed. 20 miles of technicolour pathways lead to an average visit time in April and May of over 5 hours, although visitors can let "the train take the strain" on a 20 min journey into the north-east corner of the Gardens, or take a chauffeur driven buggy tour to the best of the colour.
Tel: 023 8089 1203
Jewellery workshop with Louise Simmonds
Wednesday 21 April :: 1.30pm - 4.30pm in Lymington Library
Make a wirework necklace or bracelet plus matching earrings using twisting wire techniques.
Price £15, Price includes all materials and refreshments
Tel: 01590 673272 (booking line only)
Greener Living Show
Sunday 25 April, 9.30am - 4.30pm at Brockenhurst College
The show will promote greener alternatives to all aspects of everyday living.
Come along for practical advice on greener living and demonstrations of some of the latest technologies. See how you could save money and improve your health at the same time as helping the environment.
With children's activities, New Forest Marque catering, and stalls, talks and demonstrations on everything from renewable technologies and insulation to wildlife gardening and wood turning, it promises to be a fun and vibrant day with something of interest for everyone.
The show is being organised by the New Forest National Park Authority, New Forest District Council and New Forest Transition.
For more information visit www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/greenerliving
Wildlife art workshop
Wednesday 28 April :: 2pm - 4pm in Hythe Library
Learn the techniques required to create beautiful pencil coloured art work with Karen Coulson. This lesson will involve the process of layering and building an image into a life like portrait of a tiger’s eye. Suitable for beginners or the more experienced with all materials provided.
Price £10 :: Tel: 02380 841457 (booking line only)
Introduction to PowerPoint
Thursday 29 April :: 10am -12noon in Ringwood Library
A PowerPoint workshop to guide you through the stages necessary to create a presentation suitable for interviews or to illustrate talks. Basic Microsoft skills are required to get the most from the session.
Price £10 :: Tel: 01425 474255 (booking line only)
Photo Trek
Thursday 29 April
Come and learn photographic techniques just as Exbury explodes with colour. Four hour courses starting at 8am and 12 noon, max 15 per session. Call 023 8024 5750 for tickets. Time may be spent in the gardens before or after your course.
Tel: 023 8089 1203
