Discovery Workshops

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

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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Prices are variable. The Discovery Workshop programme is non-for-profit, with any leftover income cycling back to subsidise places for those who are unable to pay.

To apply for a subsidised or free place, please send an email to learning@linnean.org, noting what kind of workshop you are interested in attending.

Click on the headings to see the available workshops:

Striked out events are sold out, but you can add your name to the waiting lists on the event pages.

Art Workshops

One day classes:

~~Tuesday 12th November (10-4.30): Drawing Nature - Applied Drawing with Detail [Stephen]~~
Thursday 14th November (10-4): Painting Butterflies and Moths [Rebecca and Sandy] - TWO LAST MINUTE TICKETS AVAILABLE
~~Wednesday 27th November (10-4): Christmas Cards [Rebecca and Sandy]~~

More 2020 Workshops TBA - join the mailing list to hear about them first

Student Skills Sessions

Friday 22th November 2019 (3-5.30): Using graphic design to illustrate your data [Stephen]
Friday 6th December 2019 (10-12): Telling scientific stories through video [Ross]
Friday 6th December 2019 (1-3): Telling scientific stories through podcasting [Ross]
Friday 20th December 2019 (3-5.30): How to create effective public engagement activities [Joe]
Friday 31st January 2020 (3-5.30): Presenting in front of an audience [Leanne]

More 2020 Workshops TBA - join the mailing list to hear about them first

Science CPD for Primary Teachers

Friday 29th November (1-5): Discover Classification (Primary Teacher CPD) [Joe]
Wednesday 4th December (1-5): Discover Plants (Primary Teacher CPD) [Joe]
Wednesday 29th January 2020 (1-5): Discover Habitats (Primary Teacher CPD) [Joe]
Wednesday 26th February 2020 (1-5): Discover Life Cycles (Primary Teacher CPD) [Joe]
Friday 6th March 2020 (1-5): Discover Evolution (Primary Teacher CPD) [Joe]

Exploring Ideas Workshops

Coming soon...

BioMedia Workshops (Young People)

Wednesday 11th December (11 - 1.30): Biomedia Workshop: Symbiotic Stamps

Do you have a workshop you'd like to deliver? Get in touch at learning@linnean.org

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.

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 Classes)

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 Classes)

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.