AFFAIRS OF THE ART Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens and the Surrey Sculpture Society have launched a new collaboration for 2024, showcasing local artists. The Society has designed and curated a new Art Walk featuring over 100 sculptures. The exhibition will run year-round in the Grade I Listed gardens, with admission included in the entrance price to Leonardslee. The design of the Art Walk and the artful location of each sculpture take advantage of the setting with its diverse range of trees and shrubs, often rare and threatened in the wild. The trail winds down to the estate’s seven lakes and conveniently ends with a return shuttle service. Visitors are treated to an extensive exhibition of affordable sculptures, starting from just £175, in a range of styles and sizes, suitable for almost any garden or home. Something to add to your wedding list or treat each other to perhaps? The works are by both established and emerging artists and are made in a wide range of materials including bronze, resin, glass, metal, wood, stone, ceramic and found objects. As well as an outdoor trail, there is a new indoor sculpture exhibition situated within Leonardslee House. Find out more at www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk LET YOUR LOVE GROW The team at The Paint Club Studio in Lewes are pleased to announce their new plant pot sculpting workshops, which are perfect for hen parties and private events. Where do we sign up? In this twohour session you’re shown how to create your very own plant pot using air dry clay. Get creative with your own design or use some of the Studio’s designs as inspiration. Each person gets a plant to take away with them, plus some sealant to finish the pot once it’s dry. Sculpting with clay is known to have therapeutic qualities, making this event relaxing as well as fun. The Paint Club Studio is also running prosecco bottle painting workshops from April 2024. These are ideal to use as wedding décor or as gifts for your hens to take away. For more, check out www.thepaintclub.co.uk INTO THE WOODS Country house spa hotel South Lodge in West Sussex, heralds another series of one-day wellness retreats that embrace the evolving energy of the seasons. Here, you’re invited to switch off from the everyday and engage your senses, as you recharge and reconnect in the Sussex countryside with forest-bathing expert Helena Skoog. The one-day Nature Immersion Spa Experiences harness the power of Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese awareness meditation of forest bathing, thought to be an antidote to anxiety, depression, fear and tension. It sounds to us like the perfect remedy to wedding-planning stress! Led by Helena, who has lived off-grid for five years among ancient forestry, you’ll embark on a simple nature walk, where you’ll experience the forest's languages of renewal, growth and change. You’ll also take part in a wellbeing session of Qigong and breath work, to balance parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, calming the mind and reducing the stress of everyday life. Dates for 2024 include 16th March, 15th June, and 19th October. Find out more at www.exclusive.co.uk/south-lodge Graeme Lougher - In Haste and Prowling Wolves RING-A-DING-BLING R.L. Austen is a traditional, family-run independent jewellers, one of the oldest independent businesses in Chichester having been part of the High Street’s landscape since 1794. Its long-standing reputation and exceptional service has built a loyal client base, often spanning multiple generations. To inspire future clients the store has recently created a destination bridal boutique in brand collaboration with Brown & Newirth. Located on the first floor is the stunning R.L. Austen bridal lounge. Furnished in blush and champagne, this dedicated space will effortlessly make you feel relaxed and comfortable. It’s designed to offer you the space and privacy to browse the selection of engagement and wedding rings in real luxury. Brown & Newirth’s workshops proudly boast over 400 years of combined jewellery-making experience under one roof. Their artisans hand craft every piece to order, delivering a quality that’s second to none. Every ring comes with complimentary engraving for a personal touch and its team of designers and craftspeople can create unique, bespoke designs to meet your exact requirements. Brown & Newirth is a proud patron of the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council. Find out more at www.austenjewellers.co.uk 10
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