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SUMMARY:LilyBoo On Location Watercolour Day with Jennie Boniface
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our one-day ‘On Location Painting’ workshop based in The Stable Yard\, Craft Studio and Courtyard\, with access to several mature gardens\, including a water fountain\, pond\, and extensive views of the House and Estate… picture-perfect scenes waiting to inspire. \n\nThe day will be hosted by one of the LilyBoo team\, with the very talented Jennie Boniface leading the art workshop.  The day includes refreshments and lunch. \nIdeally\, we’ll spend the day outdoors working on location ‘en-plain air’ gathering information from architecture\, trickling fountains\, colourful shrubs and fragrant flowers.   By observing light direction\, colour\, and shape\, we’ll create a series of quick\, fluid watercolour sketches\, embracing mistakes to capture our ‘en plein air’ painting experience. Our finished collection of drawings and paintings represents our visual journey as we capture the landscape’s atmosphere as it changes throughout the day. \nIn the event of adverse weather\, we will use the Craft Studio’s excellent facilities. Creating our sketches and paintings from a selection of photographs and paintings of the venue. \nThere will be practical advice throughout the day\, with both group and personal tuition. \nPainting demonstrations including\, Sketching\, Watercolour techniques\, colour mixing and choosing a composition. \nWho is the workshop suitable for? \nOur On Location Painting Workshop is suitable for anyone who would like to expand their painting experience. If you aspire to paint ‘en plein air’ within an inspiring but private setting\, learning in a small\, friendly group with an experienced and supportive tutor\, come along and join us for our watercolour painting day. \nWhat do you need to bring along? \nSketching pencils \nRubber & pencil sharpener \nSketching with waterproof pens \nSketchbook or paper for sketching \nWatercolour paper (various sizes) \nBulldog clips or masking tape \nA selection of brushes \nPaints – Water-soluble. (preferably a half-pan Winsor & Newton watercolour set) \nPermanent white gouache \nSome additional art equipment you might like to bring\, such as: \nWater-soluble pencils \nWhite oil pastel/candle for resist \nSoft pastels \nCraft knife for the scratching technique \nWe also recommend you bring sun cream\, a hat and probably a waterproof just in case! \nLilyBoo will supply blankets to sit on\, if you would like to sit\, please bring a camping chair.  We will also supply boards to lean on\, water pots and pallets.   Should you wish to bring a portable easel\, please feel free. \nWho is the workshop is led by? \nJennie holds a B.A (Hons) in Fine Art and P.G.C.E. She has worked as a professional artist for many years\, exhibiting in galleries in Cornwall and London. She is an informative and inspiring adult art tutor\, and teaches weekly watercolour classes at LilyBoo\, Lostwithiel. \nShe is most inspired by painting on location\, enjoying the creativity and spontaneity of working ‘en plein air’. She is passionate about capturing light\, colour and time\, and primarily works in watercolour\, acrylic and mixed media painting and is an avid sketchbook user. \nDate: 11th June \nTime: 10am to 4pm \nPrice: £115 \nFor more information and booking\, please visit www.LilyBoocornwall.co.uk
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/lilyboo-on-location-watercolour-day-with-jennie-boniface/
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Opera at Boconnoc House
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening in Boconnoc House listening to world-class opera as Wild Arts Opera returns with a brand new programme. \nPerformed by four fabulous singers and a world-class string quintet\, follow our characters as they travel through 75 minutes of spellbinding arias and scenes by Handel\, Mozart\, Rossini\, and Britten\, to the songs of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim. Semi-staged by director Guido Martin-Brandis and woven into a new narrative full of dramatic intrigue\, jealousy\, comedy\, idealism\, and true love. \nWild Arts is more than just an Opera Company. It’s a charitable organisation that brings world-class opera to beautiful places around the UK. It nurtures young talent and runs music and singing projects in primary schools. By attending our event\, you’re not just enjoying a night of opera; you’re supporting a worthy cause. To learn more\, visit wildarts.org.uk. \n‘An utter delight’ \n★★★★★ \nOpera Now \n‘Spectacular doesn’t even begin to do it justice! Wow’ \n★★★★★ \nAudience member review \n‘Royal Opera House standard\, choices excellent\, the quality terrific and the staging exactly right.’ \nLibby Purvis\, The Times. \nBring your friends\, a picnic\, and refreshments\, and enjoy the beautiful grounds before the performance in Boconnoc House.   \nBOOK TICKETS \nDate: Tuesday\, 30th June 2026. \nPicnics on the lawn and Boconnoc bar open: From 6pm. \nPerformance starts in Boconnoc House: 7.30pm\, approximate running time 1hr 45mins inc interval. \nTickets: Front Row £55\, Standard Seating £45\, Under 25’s £20. \nGroup Tickets: Buy six tickets and a complimentary bottle of Cornish fizz will be waiting for you. \nAccessibility: Please get in touch with us at events@boconnoc.com to let the team know your access requirements for the performance.
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/an-evening-of-opera-at-boconnoc-house/
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SUMMARY:Paradhis Festival
DESCRIPTION:Paradhis Festival  \nThe Paradhis festival will combine well-being\, nature\, fitness\, and more with an eclectic mix of music\, to create a transformative experience set within the stunning parkland of Boconnoc. \nThe program will span a diverse range of well-being\, fitness\, craft\, and nature activities. Experts will offer one-on-one sessions and workshops\, as well as food and access to the stunning Boconnoc grounds. You can camp at Boconnoc for the entirety of the festival or come for the day. \nDate: Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2026 \nTo see the entire programme and to book tickets and camping\, visit the Paradhis website \nIf you would like to book Boconnoc holiday rental properties during the festival\, please email stay@boconnoc.com \n 
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/paradhis-festival/
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SUMMARY:LilyBoo Day Retreat - Nature Studies in Watercolours with Tamsin Dearing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring day at beautiful Boconnoc\, and enjoy an introduction to using watercolour painting to capture the natural world on the page. \nBased at Boconnoc’s Stable Yard and taking time to explore the grounds for inspiration\, the day will be hosted by the LilyBoo team and led by talented artist Tamsin Dearing.  \nThis workshop is designed for complete beginners. Whether you are new to making art or new to using watercolours\, you will have lots of fun learning new skills.    \nYou will learn a range of techniques to get you started with painting\, and build your confidence in using colour in a quick and rewarding way. Combining sketching and painting\, we will observe and record what we see\, creating a visual diary of the day and the stunning surroundings. \nThe day will be informative yet relaxed\, whilst we each find what we each enjoy and discover our own styles.  No pressure to get it ‘right’\, rather learning through play and the joy of vibrant and loose painting. \nWho is the workshop suitable for? \nThis is a great workshop for beginners or for those wanting a refresher. \nWho is the workshop led by? \nWe are delighted to be joined by artist Tamsin Dearing.  Tamsin will share her love of painting and showcase how the simplest of tools can create realistic art. Professional artist Tamsin specialises in pencil\, coloured pencil\, pastel\, and charcoal drawing. And more recently has developed a passion for en plein air sketching\, which also incorporates watercolour and pen work. \nWhat do you need to bring along  \nPlease bring a palette of watercolours (we recommend Daler-Rowney or Winsor & Newton) and brushes.  Or you may wish to purchase one of the LilyBoo starter kits.  We will provide blankets for the outdoors\, if you would prefer a chair\, please bring along a camping chair. \nOther things you need to know \nThe day includes lunch and refreshments. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. \nDate: 15th July \nTime: 10am to 4pm \nCost: £115 \nTo book your place\, please visit www.lilyBoocornwall.co.uk
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/lilyboo-day-retreat-nature-studies-in-watercolours-with-tamsin-dearing/
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SUMMARY:HISTORY TOUR OF BOCONNOC HOUSE WITH CREAM TEA
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of Boconnoc House and grounds and learn about the architecture\, paintings\, and people that tell the story of its past. \nGuests will also visit the 800-year-old church and Georgian Bath House. \nFollowing the history tour of Boconnoc House guests will be treated to a delicious Cornish Cream Tea in the Garden Room. \nBoconnoc House won the HHA/Sotheby’s Award for Restoration in 2012\, three prime ministers\, a history of duels and the architect Sir John Soane play a part in the story of this unique estate. \n  \nTime 2pm to 5pm \nPrice £27 \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/history-tour-of-boconnoc-house-with-cream-tea-2/
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SUMMARY:BOCONNOC STEAM FAIR 
DESCRIPTION:  \nExplore a wealth of heritage at the much-loved Boconnoc Steam Fair\, one of the largest events of its kind in the South West. The Steam Fair has taken place annually at Boconnoc since 1999.  \nCamping is available on-site during the rally; please visit Boconnoc Steam Fair for further details.  \nFriday 7th to Sunday 9th August \n Book here  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/boconnoc-steam-fair-2024/
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SUMMARY:Lilyboo Painting Landscapes in Oils with Andrew Barrowman
DESCRIPTION:Our day will be spent focusing on landscape painting in oils.  We will use the ‘alla prima’ technique\, where the painting is done wet-on-wet in one session – ‘first time’.  We will cover the use of different\nmaterials\, techniques\, composition and some colour mixing. \nBased at Boconnoc’s Stable Yard and taking time to explore the grounds for inspiration\, the day will be hosted by the LilyBoo team and led by talented artist Andrew Barrowman. The day includes refreshments and lunch. \n  \nCourse aims and skills/knowledge to be taught. \n● We will discuss different surfaces to paint onto and their different properties.\n● Simplified composition.\n● How to lay out your oil painting palette.\n● Which oil painting mediums to use – and when to use them (or not!).\n● Different types of oil painting brushes and their uses.\n● Split primary palette – warm and cool versions of the primary colours.\n● Alla prima painting techniques.\n● Cleaning up at the end of a painting session. \nAt the end of the day\, during the mini exhibition\, we will discuss what we have learnt and discovered\, and how we can apply those techniques in our own work. \nWhat’s included? \nRefreshments and lunch are included. \nWhat do you need to bring? \nBlankets will be provided and there will be seats available in the courtyard\, should you wish to explore further into the grounds please bring a camping chair with you. \nPlease bring with you the following items:\n● Apron or old clothing – to protect your clothes and\, importantly\, several large cotton rags for wiping brushes.\n● Low odour turps (Zest It or Gamsol are good) and a painting medium such as linseed oil. A large-sized jam jar with a screw lid for transportation – you will need about half of a jam jar for this workshop.\n● Any oil paint\, palette knives\, brushes etc that you currently use.\n● We will bring some palette knives for you to try if you don’t have your own. Andrew will bring some basic paint colours in case you forget a tube or two\, but please bring any you already have.\n● A palette for mixing your oil paint – Andrew uses glass\, but primed plywood is good\, or disposable tear-off paper is ok.\n● 2 small to medium-sized primed canvases or boards (remember you have to take it home whilst wet\, Andrew has a good method for this which he will show you!). The surface can be white or primed with a ground colour such as burnt sienna or yellow ochre.\n● Don’t forget you will need to transport your wet painting back with you\, so bring something that you can carry it in\, or put it in if travelling by car. Clean pizza delivery boxes are good! A plastic bag is fine for transporting a wet palette home. \nWho is the workshop suitable for? \nYou can be a beginner or a more advanced painter. \nWho runs the workshop? \nThe extremely talented Andrew Barrowman will lead the workshop\, with Hayley from LilyBoo hosting the day. \nAndrew is an award-winning landscape artist based in Cornwall.  He predominantly paints in oils but is always keen to experiment with different media\, including charcoal\, egg tempera\, and casein. He is an enthusiastic plein air sketcher and works outdoors in all weathers. \nHe was elected an associate member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in May 2023 and a full member of the Pastel Society in June 2023. \nTo find out more about Andrew’s work\, please follow: \nThe Artist — Andrew Barrowman ARBSA PS | Cornwall Landscape Artist\nDate: 29 September \nTime: 10am to 4pm \nCost: £115 \nFor more information and booking\, please visit www.lilyBoocornwall.co.uk
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/lilyboo-painting-landscapes-in-oils-with-andrew-barrowman/
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SUMMARY:LilyBoo Autumn Textile Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join craft specialists LilyBoo at Boconnoc for a two-night textiles retreat. \nThere will be lots of crafting and social time\, as well as fantastic food from Bellamama’s Deli in Lostwithiel. \nStaying guests will arrive at 4pm on day one\, spend the whole day on day two\, and depart at about 3pm on day three. \nDay guests can join each day from 9.30am to 4.30pm\, enjoying craft workshops and lunch\, as well as plenty of cake and treats. \n\n\n\n\nLilyBoo handles all the planning\, preparation\, and equipment supply so you can arrive and enjoy the whole experience. You will have a great selection of knowledgeable tutors to work with\, and Hayley (the Boo in LilyBoo) will be there throughout to ensure you have everything you need.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: experiments with fabric\, textile brooches\, nature printing and more\nInformal evening activities\nIncludes all meals plus a lovely evening meal\nCakes\, fruit and soft drinks available\nLilyBoo gift bag\nDates: 6th November 4:00pm – 8th November 2026 3:00pm\n\nFor more information and booking visit LilyBoocornwall.co.uk
URL:https://boconnoc.com/event/29236/
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