Workshops, classes and training

Discover a variety of interesting intimate workshops related to the whole scope of natural history.

Coronavirus risk situation - All the Society’s public programs are cancelled for the foreseeable future. We will be providing full refunds for all payments, this process is automatic and takes up to 14 working days.

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We hope to arrange these workshops in the near future.

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The Linnean Society hosts a variety of interesting workshops related to the whole scope of natural history. Please click the headings below to see this seasons listing of workshops or visit see the full Linnean Society event programme here.

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What is the Discovery Room?

The Discovery Room is a space for creativity and inspiration. Surrounded by special collection of books, manuscripts and specimens, the room is open to artists, scientists, teachers, young people and everyone interested in the natural world.

Testimonials

Our Workshop Leaders

Ben - Bookbinding

Ben offers a variety of workshops showcasing different bookbinding techniques.

Daryl - Biomedia

Daryl Stenvoll-Wells is the Linnean Society's Biomedia Project Manager. Daryl is an artist, educator, and community arts organiser with over 20 years of professional experience in the field.

Jessica - Art

Jessica Palmer is a paper passionista, widely known for her paper cuts and collages which tell stories about people’s lives.

Joe - Education

Joe is the Linnean Society's Education and Public Engagement Manager. He works to engage the young people and the public with the wonders of nature.

Leanne - Science Communication

Leanne is the Linnean Society's Events and Communications Manager. She works to communicate science (and her coralline algae) to the public and promote diversity within STEM.

Rebecca and Sandy - Art

This artistic duo form a unique teaching combination with Rebecca's loose style with pen and ink and Sandy's knowledge of watercolour and botanical painting techniques.

Ross - Digital Content Production

Ross Ziegelmeier is the Linnean Society's Digital Content Producer. His work specialises in digital animation and videography.

Stephen - Art & Design

Stephen Hall is a fine and digital artist who takes inspiration from the natural world, science, politics, outer space and the numbers 2 and 4!

Zia - Philosophy

Zia is the Linnean Society's Engagement Research and Delivery Officer, with work exploring the intersections of intersections in science of art, religion, politics, culture, and philosophy.