# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Art in the Garden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Join us at The Cowper & Newton Museum to paint in the historic Museum Gardens. During the summer we will be running a number of events in the marquee in William Cowper's fragrant garden.
Guided by Liddy, we will provide all the materials and equipment to allow your creativity to blossom in the warm evenings and afternoons.

Thurs 30th July 7pm - Watercolour Basics
Sat 1st August 1.30pm - The Hares
Sun 2nd Aug 10.30am - Watercolour Wildflowers

The museum is on the site of Orchard Side house, which from 1768 to 1786 was the home of William Cowper, renowned 18th century poet. Walk back in time through rooms featuring numerous personal artefacts and belongings. Discover William’s comic sense of humour, the highs and lows in his life and his love of gardening and animals – especially his pet hares.

Discover how his friend John Newton’s life and personal experience inspired him to write the world’s most famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ in Olney. Find out about his time as a slave ship captain, as a captive himself; how he became curate of the parish church, his involvement in the abolition of slavery and his spiritual influence on William Wilberforce.

Discover the creative magic of Something Less Boring, led by Liddy Parry, a degree-qualified illustrator with almost 20 years of experience in delivering engaging workshops. Our mission is to make art and sport fun, healthy, and inclusive for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Join us for a unique experience that sparks creativity and promotes self-expression in a supportive environment.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olney/art-in-the-garden/200029924200313
- **Event Categories**: art, sports, workshops, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Olney
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Cowper and Newton Museum
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- **long**: -0.70117235183716
- **full address**: The Cowper and Newton Museum, Orchard Side,Olney, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Art in the Garden being held?
  - **A:** Art in the Garden takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am at The Cowper and Newton Museum, Orchard Side,Olney, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Art in the Garden?
  - **A:** Art in the Garden is organized by Something Less Boring.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Art in the Garden is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Olney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Art in the Garden sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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