The annual festive get-together with the Friends of Valentines Mansion, whose members support the preservation and improvement of Valentines Mansion, Gardens and Park. Relax in beautiful surroundings, for a social occasion to celebrate the New Year. During the first part…
The most wonderful time of the year at Valentines Mansion! Come along for a day full of festive cheer - carol singing, craft stalls for some Christmas shopping, Artists' Open Studios, children's craft activities, live music, Victorian Christmas displays, mulled…
One of the most exciting events in our calendar! The Christmas Artists' Open Studios. The perfect day out for some unique festive gift shopping - choose from fused glass, paintings, ceramics, jewellery and more. A great day out the entire…
An exhibition showing a selection of work by the artist Stanislaw Brunstein, born in Warsaw in 1914, died in Ilford in 1994. These paintings will take you on the artist’s journey from his beloved Warsaw to post war England, via…
Something special to get you in the mood for the festivities! Join floral artist Maya from Blooming Flair to create your very own unique Christmas wreath using fresh blue pine, aromatic eucalyptus, spiced cinnamon sticks, and zesty dried oranges —…
Feeling "crafty"? Feeling creative? All are welcome - whether a beginner, intermediate or experienced - to come and enjoy creating something, maybe for Christmas, or just for fun? Knitting, crotchet, sewing! Patterns and materials provided, or bring your own. We'll…
Feeling "crafty"? Feeling creative? All are welcome - whether a beginner, intermediate or experienced - to come and enjoy creating something, maybe for Christmas, or just for fun? Knitting, crotchet, sewing! Patterns and materials provided, or bring your own. We'll…
Come and enjoy a wonderful selection of books and rhymes for under 5's. No need to book, just drop in!
Lucy T Smith, award-winning botanical illustrator, will talk about the excitement of working at Kew Gardens. Using highlights from her 30-year career, she will show how contemporary botanical illustrators continue a centuries-long tradition of collaboration with botanists, documenting and sharing…
Join us on a folding adventure into a world of creativity! In this fun and creative workshop, young artists will learn the magic of turning paper into animals, shapes, and surprises using the art of origami. No experience needed—just curious…
Make a gorgeous textile lavender bag with artist Tiffany Joseph and fill it with dried lavender from our gardens. This event is part of the Redbridge school holiday Mega Mix programme. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all…
A fun class making textile butterflies with artist Tiffany Joseph, just like the ones you see in the gardens at Valentines. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This event is part of the Redbridge School Holiday…