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 see our event listing below or visit the pages of our workshop providers for more information.

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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.

Discover... Art and Craft!

We've got a whole new bunch of art classes running from July through to December. Check them out below. New art classes by Stephen and a new artist will be announced soon - sign up to the mailing list to get an update when they go live.

~~Thursday 8th August (10-4): Shells and Pebbles [Rebecca and Sandy]~~
Thursday 19th September (6-8pm): Mindfulness & Mandalas [Rebecca]
Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September (10-4): Wonderful Wings [Rebecca and Sandy]
Thursday 17th October (6-8pm): Nature Printing with leaves [Rebecca]
Wednesday 30th October (10-4): Ghostly Gouache [Rebecca and Sandy]
Thursday 14th November (10-4): Painting Butterflies and Moths [Rebecca and Sandy]
Thursday 14th, 21st, 28th November and 5th December (6-9pm): Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking Course [Katrina]
~~Wednesday 27th November (10-4): Christmas Cards [Rebecca and Sandy]~~

~~Striked out~~ events are sold out - you can add your name to the waiting lists on the event pages

Discover... Biomedia! (for ages 11-14)

For the first time, the Linnean Society is offering previews to our special Biomedia Meltdown science-art workshops which bring natural history to life in secondary schools across London.

These limited workshops are strictly for young people aged 11-14. A responsible adult must fill out an information form which will be sent via email after booking, and remain in the immediate area and be contactable throughout the session.

Thursday 1st August: Unseen Scientists
Tuesday 6th August: Splendid Spores
Tuesday 20th August:Twisted Taxonomy
Thursday 29th August: Animal Anatomy

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.

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.

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!

Ross (Digital Content Production)

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

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.