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Event Description:

Toni from Easely Does It and Rebecca from Jack and Alice Crafts invite you to a truly magical creative retreat inspired by the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights — blending painting, needle-felting, and a touch of winter sparkle for their latest Paint & Poke Day.

📅 Saturday 24th January

🕥 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Please arrive at Visitor Reception for 10:00 AM)

📍 National Trust Hughenden Estate, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LA

Set within the historic and atmospheric Hughenden Estate, this relaxing creative day is your chance to unwind, connect, and let your imagination dance across the winter skies.

🎨 Morning – Winter Cabin Painting Workshop

Begin your day bathed in colour and light as you paint your own Northern Lights–inspired acrylic scene on a 40x30cm canvas.

Guided step-by-step by Toni from Easely Does It, you’ll layer iridescent paints, soft hues, and shimmery accents to capture the swirling magic of the aurora in your own unique style.

Expect a little sparkle, a touch of cosmic calm, and a lot of creative joy. 🌌✨

🥗 Lunch Break

Take a break and treat yourself to something delicious from the Hughenden Café (not included).

Enjoy a stroll through the grounds or simply soak in the beauty of this historic National Trust estate.

🧶 Afternoon – Felt a Northern Lights Wool Keepsake

In the afternoon, slow down and explore the world of needle-felting with Rebecca from Jack and Alice Crafts.

You’ll create a textured, tactile keepsake inspired by the glowing tones of the aurora — using sparkly yarns, iridescent fibres, and soft, colourful wool.

Choose to make a framed felted picture, a decorative hanging, or a small keepsake piecefull of wintry wonder.

You’ll leave with two luminous creations:

✨A Northern Lights painting on canvas

✨ A hand-felted aurora-inspired keepsake

Perfect to display at home or gift to someone who loves a little sparkle.

🌟 Paint & Poke Day – No Experience Needed

This retreat is designed for everyone — from first-timers to seasoned crafters.

All materials are provided — just bring your curiosity, a warm jumper, and a touch of wonder.

🏰 About Hughenden & The National Trust

Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the National Trust’s Hughenden Estate is a place where art, nature, and history intertwine. Once home to Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and later a secret WWII map-making base, Hughenden’s charm and tranquillity make it the perfect backdrop for a day of creative inspiration.

With its gothic architecture, rolling parkland, and winter woodland beauty, Hughenden offers a serene and inspiring setting to paint, felt, and recharge your creative spirit. 🌲❄️

🚗 When You Arrive

Please arrive by 10:00 AM and park in the visitors’ car park.

Follow the trail to Visitor Reception, where a team member will meet you and guide you to the workshop space.

Allow a few extra minutes to enjoy the breathtaking scenery — it’s part of the experience.

💡 Please Note

Your ticket includes entry to the workshop only.

Access to the house and gardens is free for National Trust members, or payable separatelyfor non-members.

❌ Cancellation Policy

All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can’t attend, you may:

• Transfer to another available workshop (subject to availability), or

• Send someone else in your place

If we need to cancel for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund or be offered an alternative date.

🎟️ Spaces are limited for this serene, shimmering retreat — book early to avoid disappointment.

Step into a day of light, colour, and creativity at the National Trust’s Hughenden Estate, and let your imagination glow beneath the Northern Lights. 🌌💫

* Event details accurate at the time of publishing; please check the organiser's website for the latest updates.

Event Location:

National Trust Hughenden