Join us for a very special afternoon event split across our Indoor Gallery and out in the Sculpture Garden, with one of Britain’s master Glassmakers - Neil Wilkin. Visitors to the Sculpture Garden will be familiar with Wilkin’s work - lining the edge of ponds and bursting from the lush planting as if a brand new species of flower. Capturing the delight of young and old, there is no denying Neil Wilkin’s incredible skill and imagination.

Saturday 11th July 2026.

Timings: 5pm to 7pm, including break. (timings subject to slight change, TBC)

Gallery Curator Vikki Leedham will host the afternoon - as Neil takes us on a journey through his artistic practice, inspiration, challenges and commissions. Where and when did it all begin? The answer might surprise you!

Most notably, especially for a glass maker, Neil and his partner - and fellow glass artist - Roberta Mason have strived to make their custom studio carbon-neutral. No mean feat when their practice relies on extraordinary heat to form their work - so Neil will share this truly inspiring aspect of his practice.

A visual journey will accompany Neil and Vikki’s conversation - prepare to be swept away into a glorious, technicolour world of incredible glass. Neil is installing a dramatic collection of towering forms amongst our foliage just a few days prior - join us in the Garden to hear from Neil beneath these striking sculptures.

The event will be broken in two, separated by an interval with refreshments provided. The second half will feature questions from the audience - so get your thinking caps on!

Light refreshments* will be provided in the interval.

The Indoor Gallery is located up a flight of stairs - at this time the space does not have disabled access.

BOOKINGS CLOSE - Saturday 4th July 2026

*Teas, French-press coffee and scrumptious homemade cakes (vegan option available, please select dietary requirements at check-out).