Featured Events in Lowestoft in June 2025 (July Updated)

A unique opportunity to study botanical illustration within Carlton Marshes nature reserve with experienced botanical artist and illustrator, Ruth Wharrier. Aimed at people who have some drawing experience (not necessarily botanical), who want to begin on a botanical art journey, this course is the entry level for people wanting to learn botanical drawing and painting. It will allow anyone to progress towards L3 and L4. The course comprises six modules Introduction to Botanical Drawing: Creating Tone and Form Observational Drawing Investigating Structure in Botanical Drawing: Key Shapes Part 1 Key Shapes Part 2 Introducing Colour in Botanical Drawing Graphite/Watercolour Pen & Ink/Watercolour This five day course takes place over four months: 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2025 21st July 2025 4th August 2025 The centre at Carlton Mashes offers an inspiring setting with enviable views out across the marshes and reed beds. Ruth studied Botanical Illustration at The Chelsea Physic Garden, London. She exhibits widely and examples of her natural history illustrations can be seen on the tourist information boards on Pakefield Cliff, Suffolk. Ruth paints in watercolour on paper, vellum and wood. She also creates etchings and works in pen and ink. Ruth is regularly commissioned to decorate harpsichords, for international clients, with flora and fauna using historical painting techniques. Click on the link to see examples of Ruth's exquisite work: www.ruthwharrier.com Please bring with you: A range of drawing pencils, sharpener, rubber, drawing pens e.g. Uni pin 0.05, 0.2, 0.5 An A4 sketchbook with smooth cartridge paper suitable for line and wash. tracing paper, Artist quality watercolour, hot press watercolour paper (available from the tutor if required). A camera and notepad if you wish. Teas and coffees will be served on arrival and throughout the day. Lunch is available to purchase from the cafe, the current menu can be found here. Alternatively you can bring a packed lunch. Please note our courses are non-refundable and non-transferable and we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants. Please read our full Terms & Conditions prior to booking. Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Join us in the woods this Father's Day for a morning of woodland themed activities and then enjoy cooking on an open fire. 10am - 12pm Suitable for children aged 3+ (children must be accompanied by an adult). All of our events are subject to a minimum attendee number and are weather dependent so in the instance SWT have to cancel an event you will receive a full refund of your ticket. To see full events terms and conditions please click here. Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

A monthly club for teenagers aged 11-16: discover wildlife, learn new skills, get outside, be active! Activities vary throughout the year but include; learning to use tools to safely carry out practical tasks that contribute to the management of the reserve; carrying out surveys of key wildlife species, providing information that helps to inform conservation activities on the reserve. Please bring a packed lunch as will be having a lunch break. Young Wardens can contribute to the volunteering or skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you would like to attend Young Wardens for this reason, please get in touch to let us know: carlton.engagement@suffolkwildlifetrust.org . All Young Wardens need to be dropped off by an adult who can confirm their emergency contact details at the start of the session. Please do not send young wardens to the session alone as they will not be able to participate. ll of our events are subject to a minimum attendee number and are weather dependent so in the instance SWT have to cancel an event you will receive a full refund of your ticket. To see full events terms and conditions please click here. Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite