What’s On – Events & Workshops

Enchanted Tea Room Adventures: A Magical Journey into Mystical History

Saturday 28th October

Step into the Enchanted Tea Room Adventures for a mesmerizing children’s afternoon event! Join us on a magical journey filled with mysticism, mind-boggling fortune-telling, and exciting historical tales, all brought to life by the enigmatic Cara Hamilton’s captivating psychic powers. Plus, get ready for an interactive workshop in the ancient art of tessomancy, led by the renowned practitioner Avi Lago.

Spirits of the Tea Rooms: A Mesmerizing Evening of Mysticism & History!

Saturday 28th October

Step into the enchanting world of “Spirits of the Tea Rooms,” (one of The Times’ Top Ten Events to See in Scotland). Cara Hamilton presents an evening experience of Spiritualism, fortune-telling, historical artifacts, body snatchers, and uncanny powers. Witness what Miss Cranston and Charles Rennie Mackintosh saw when the lights dimmed.

CELEBRATE 5 YEARS OF MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW: A WEEKEND OF ART, CULTURE, AND CREATIVITY

Thursday 7th September |  Friday 8th September | Saturday 10th September 

Happy five years to us!

We are celebrating five years honoring the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with a three-day celebration at Mackintosh at the Willow. The weekend promises an array of engaging activities, guided tours, artistic workshops, and live performances that showcase the spirit of Mackintosh’s artistry and vision.

The celebration kicks off on Thursday, September 7, and extends until Saturday, September 9. Each day is packed with unique experiences designed to immerse visitors in Mackintosh’s world of innovation and creativity. Take a look at what we will be offering below!

Adult Art Workshops: The Glasgow Style – Make a Handbound Book and Debossed Cover with Toben Lewis

Saturday 28th October ~ 1030 – 1600hrs  £90.00 per person

Learn book-binding techniques and create a final design with a debossed cover with tutor, Toben Lewis. The workshop begins with a tour of our historic building, followed by the book-binding workshop, and a break for soup and a sandwich, with tea or coffee.

Adult Art Workshops: The Glasgow Style – Make a Lithograph with Aoife McGarrigle

Saturday 11th November ~ 1030 – 1600hrs  £65.00 per person

Learn how to produce lithographic posters in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with printmaker, Aoife McGarrigle. The workshop begins with a tour of our historic building, followed by the lithography workshop, and a break for soup and a sandwich, with tea or coffee.

Workshops are suitable for children 5-12 years old, but all are welcome. Places are limited and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All children and any adults wishing to make an object must have a booked paid place, but adults solely accompanying a child do not need to book paid places.

All proceeds are in support of the charitable activities of The Willow Tea Rooms Trust. For information on accessibility please visit our visitor information page. For all other enquiries please contact oliver@willowtearoomstrust.org