Mini-Mondays – Stories & Rhymes for Under 5s
Come and enjoy a wonderful selection of books and rhymes for under 5's. No need to book, just drop in!
Botanical Illustration – Art, Science and Discovery
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…
School Holiday Mega Mix – Flip, Fold & Fun (SOLD OUT)
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…
School Holiday Mega Mix – Bag It! (SOLD OUT)
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…
School Holiday Mega Mix – Butterfly Textile Art (SOLD OUT)
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…
African Safari Animal Crafts
Celebrating Black History Month at Valentines Mansion. Using a variety of vibrant animal textile printed fabrics, children will explore different textures and design their own African safari animal and make a framed artwork ready to hang at home. Artist Tiffany…
Special Sunday – Games at the Mansion
Organised by the Friends of Valentines Mansion with the help of local groups. Drop in to Valentines Mansion which will be buzzing with people playing a variety of games, old and new for a Summer Special Sunday with a difference! …
South Asian Heritage Month – Typography Tile Making Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month at Valentines Mansion with artist Bhavin Bhadresa. In this fun hands-on creative workshop you’ll design bold, expressive artworks on wooden tiles using typography and drawing. Using stencils, markers, and vibrant materials, you’ll explore how words…
Shades of Meaning – A Monochromatic Exhibition by our Studios Artists
In the absence of colour, come and see the world in a different light. A monochromatic exhibition by the Valentines Mansion Studio Artists. Featuring artists Julian Walker, Anne Eggebert, Tara Patrick, Jason Rose, Emily Wen, Louise Moore, Amanda Seljubac, Lisa…
Sunday in the Park with Art – An Exhibition by the Essex Art Club
Essex Art Club is delighted to be returning to Valentines Mansion. Visitors can expect a very varied and exciting exhibition, our members work in a wide variety of styles and media including water colour oils pastels and prints. We invite…
School Holiday Mega Mix – Cosy Cushions (SOLD OUT)
Create your own cosy themed cushion - make it your own by adding your initials and emojis and fun & colourful borders. This event is part of the Redbridge School Holiday Mega Mix Programme - open to residents of Redbridge…
School Holiday Mega Mix – Victorian Wall Art (SOLD OUT)
Recreate Van Gogh's masterpiece "Sunflowers" using floral fabric inspired by William Morris and finish it off with Victorian style lace. This event is part of the Redbridge School Holiday Mega Mix Programme - open to residents of Redbridge only. Children…