The Black Thistle

Upcoming events at The Black Thistle

The Black Thistle is a garden centre in Shepton Mallet. Near Here currently lists 9 upcoming events, including Petals & Pollinators: A Pressed Flower Workshop, Make Your Own Terrarium and When the Mark Meets the Music.

Workshops & Classes

Petals & Pollinators: A Pressed Flower Workshop

Tuesday 21st July - 10.30am - 12.30pm Create your own beautiful pollinator using real pressed flowers and foliage in this relaxed two-hour botanical art workshop. Guided by botanical artist and ecologist Andrea Oakwood of Wild Impressions, you'll learn how to transform delicate natural materials into a unique bee, butterfly or other pollinating insect to take home. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided. All materials and equipment provided Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 6 attendees

Tue 21 JulThe Black Thistle

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Workshops & Classes

Petals & Pollinators: A Pressed Flower Workshop

Tuesday 21st July - 10.30am - 12.30pm Create your own beautiful pollinator using real pressed flowers and foliage in this relaxed two-hour botanical art workshop. Guided by botanical artist and ecologist Andrea Oakwood of Wild Impressions, you'll learn how to transform delicate natural materials into a unique bee, butterfly or other pollinating insect to take home. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided. All materials and equipment provided Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 6 attendees

Tue 21 Jul11:30The Black Thistle

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Workshops & Classes

Around £60.00

Make Your Own Terrarium

Build your own miniature green world, layer by layer In this hands-on session, you’ll create your own enclosed terrarium using carefully chosen plants, moss, stones, and layered soils — learning the foundations of planting, composition, and long-term care as you go. Hosted in The Green Room at The Black Thistle, this workshop is designed as a calm, creative space to slow down and reconnect — with nature, with making, and with the simple pleasure of working with your hands. All tools and materials provided — no experience needed Take home your finished terrarium in a glass vessel Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during your session Includes refreshments Small groups (max 8) for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

Wed 22 JulThe Black Thistle

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When the Mark Meets the Music

Thursday 6th August - 7.00pm - 9.00pm Sip a glass of wine, relax and listen to Hannah Moule’s beautiful improvisations on cello and voice. As you enjoy the music we invite you to respond with pastels and charcoal making fascinating marks on sheets of black and white paper. You may be surprised by what you create! All materials and equipment provided Includes a glass of wine to get you going Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 8 attendees

Thu 6 AugThe Black Thistle

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When the Mark Meets the Music

Thursday 6th August - 7.00pm - 9.00pm Sip, relax and listen to Hannah Moule’s beautiful improvisations on cello and voice. As you enjoy the music we invite you to respond with pastels and charcoal making fascinating marks on sheets of black and white paper. You may be surprised by what you create! All materials and equipment provided Includes refreshments Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 8 attendees

Thu 6 Aug20:00The Black Thistle

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Make Your Own Posy Pots

Saturday 22nd August - 10.30am - 2.30pm Discover how to form and roll clay as you create your own trio of delicately formed posy pots. Stylish stencilling technique to create unique surface decoration all of your own. We’ll provide a former for the initial structure, but the design of the posy pots is entirely up to your imagination! After the workshop, your tutor will professionally fire and glaze your hand-painted pieces. Your completed display will then be returned to The Black Thistle for easy collection. Tutor: Lynn Andrews, Larkbarrow Studio All materials and equipment provided Includes refreshments, bring along a small snack for the 20 minute lunch break Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 8 attendees — calm, creative, and joyfully green

Sat 22 AugThe Black Thistle

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Make Your Own Posy Pots

Saturday 22nd August - 10.30am - 2.30pm Discover how to form and roll clay as you create your own trio of delicately formed posy pots. Stylish stencilling technique to create unique surface decoration all of your own. We’ll provide a former for the initial structure, but the design of the posy pots is entirely up to your imagination! After the workshop, your tutor will professionally fire and glaze your hand-painted pieces. Your completed display will then be returned to The Black Thistle for easy collection. Tutor: Lynn Andrews, Larkbarrow Studio All materials and equipment provided Includes refreshments, bring along a small snack for the 20 minute lunch break Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 8 attendees — calm, creative, and joyfully green

Sat 22 Aug11:30The Black Thistle

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Make Your Own Charming Lady Vases

Saturday 3rd October - 10:30am - 3.00pm Unleash your imagination in this hands-on clay workshop! Master basic forming techniques using a structure-building former, then sculpt three unique ladies or gentlemen to create a bespoke hand-painted display. Your sculptures will be dried, fired, and glazed by our tutor and delivered back to The Black Thistle for you to pick up. Tutor: Lynn Andrews, Larkbarrow Studio All materials and equipment provided Includes refreshments, bring along a small snack for the 20 minute lunch break Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 8 attendees — calm, creative, and joyfully green

Sat 3 OctThe Black Thistle

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Make Your Own Charming Lady Vases

Saturday 3rd October - 10:30am - 3.00pm Unleash your imagination in this hands-on clay workshop! Master basic forming techniques using a structure-building former, then sculpt three unique ladies or gentlemen to create a bespoke hand-painted display. Your sculptures will be dried, fired, and glazed by our tutor and delivered back to The Black Thistle for you to pick up. Tutor: Lynn Andrews, Larkbarrow Studio All materials and equipment provided Includes refreshments, bring along a small snack for the 20 minute lunch break Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during the workshop Max 8 attendees — calm, creative, and joyfully green

Sat 3 Oct11:30The Black Thistle

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