# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join botanical artist Sophie Smith for a regular workshop observing the changing seasons at Summer Leys nature reserve. Working ‘in the field’ you will have the opportunity to study wild plants in their natural habitat and record findings in a sketchbook. This will include experimenting with various mediums such as graphite pencil, coloured pencils, pens and watercolour washes.

Drawing experience is not necessary. The workshop is about spending time in nature, developing your own style of sketchbooking/nature journaling and meeting like-minded people.

-When booking please select whether you would like a sketchbook included in your ticket. These workshops will be running monthly so we recommend purchasing a sketchbook for your first session with us.
-Hot drinks included.
-We will be working outdoors for this session although we can shelter in the visitor centre in bad weather.
-We have a couple of picnic benches we can work on although you may wish to bring a camping chair for your comfort and to be able to get up close to your chosen subject.

CAR PARKING: Car parking charges apply for Summer Leys and can be paid for on the day (card payments only). Parking for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN is FREE - Members MUST register their vehicles to access free parking, for more information please visit our website.

Sophie Smith is a botanical artist based in Northamptonshire specialising in coloured pencil. A Fellow Member of the Society of Botanical Artists, her work has been exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London and she is an active member of Northants Open Studios. You can view more of her artwork on her Instagram: @sophiesmith_art
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellingborough/botanical-sketchbook-workshop-april-at-summer-leys/200029934370751
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, trips-adventures, meetups, fine-arts, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellingborough
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Summer Leys Nature Reserve
- **lat**: 52.261912726757
- **long**: -0.70325213772114
- **full address**: Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Hardwater Rd,Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys being held?
  - **A:** Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am at Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Hardwater Rd,Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys?
  - **A:** Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys is organized by Wildlife Trust BCN: Northamptonshire Team.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellingborough, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Botanical Sketchbook Workshop (April) at Summer Leys sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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