Things to do this Autumn
Let House & Garden be your cultural address book this season, from courses and exhibitions to restaurant openings and plays
A weekend of 'hygge' at The London Edition
22nd-23rd October
It's pronounced 'hoo-ga', in case you were wondering. The Danish concept hygge, which can be roughly translated as 'cosiness' or 'the art of creating intimacy', is at the heart of this weekend programme of events. We are most looking forward to the conversation between author of How to Hygge Signe Johansen, Magnus Englund of Skandium and Sally Bendelow from Not On The High Street on Scandi __design aesthetic. Click here to book.
A Grand Night In
Until 30th November
'A Grand Night In' at The Zetter Townhouse is the ultimate sleepover. Available for £1,148 with 6 people sharing, the package includes a night in the Grand Suite. Massages, REN products, cocktails, breakfast and a selection of classic girls' night movies - think Clueless, Bridesmaids and Dirty Dancing - are all included. Sign us up.
thezettertownhouse.com
Charlotte Farleigh recommends:
KLC School of __design course
Whether you're working on the redesign of your own home and want to brush up on your skills or considering a career in interior design, this ten-week Saturday course at KLC is a great introduction to the design process, working with colour, planning room layouts and lighting. Courses start in October or January, and no previous art or design experience is required.
klc.co.uk
Visit the Design Museum at its new location
The Design Museum is reopening at an impressive new location on High Street Kensington on November 24, 2016.
designmuseum.org
Life drawing at the Royal Academy
With a variety of different life drawing classes available, the Royal Academy offers courses for both beginners and more advanced artists. With a range of courses available, including a four-week intensive course and evening courses once a month, there is something to suit everyone.
royalacademy.org.uk
The Hive at Kew gardens
Summer 2016 saw the opening of The Hive at Kew Gardens, a 17-metre-tall open-air structure designed by UK-based artist Wolfgang Buttress. It is constructed from 170,000 parts, including thousands of pieces of aluminium that catch the sunlight. Illuminated by 1,000 LED lights, The Hive encapsulates the story of the honey bee and the important role of pollination in feeding the planet through sight and sound. Entry to The Hive is included with day admission to Kew Gardens.
kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/whats-on/thehive
Learn to upcycle and paint your old furniture
Staffordshire-based Ruby Rhino specialises in upcycled furniture and offers furniture painting workshops. Learn how to transform and give new life to that forgotten chair or chest of drawers in your home. At the workshops, you will get expert tips on everything from choosing the right tools to paint techniques, finishes and how to do the prep work. Beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts are all welcome!
rubyrhino.co.uk
Bridget Arsenault recommends:
Cheltenham Literary Festival
7th-16th October
For a memorable literary experience, start by booking a room at one of the Lucky Onion Group's boutique properties in Cheltenham, No. 38 The Park or No. 131. In its 67th year, the Cheltenham Literary Festival sees over 600 writers and performers decamping to the Cotswold spa town. Events range from a reading by acclaimed author Ian McEwan to a session on Literature's Sexiest Stories with Mariella Frostrup. There are also dinner events, workshops, and musical, film, comedy and theatrical evenings. The line-up includes filmmaker Oliver Stone, author Cheryl Strayed, American Ambassador Matthew Barzun and healthy living aficionado Deliciously Ella.
cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Dinner at Nutbourne
Nutbourne is the exciting new venture of the Gladwin brothers, those three young talents behind Notting Hill's The Shed and Chelsea's Rabbit. Setting up in Battersea, their latest restaurant is an all-day brasserie and grill with a strong focus on local produce, much of which comes from the brothers' family farm. The interiors of the restaurant are inspired by the whimsical flowers and plants from Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan and include a garden-inspired mural and a living wall that spans both the interior and exterior of the restaurant.
nutbourne-restaurant.com
The Libertine at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
Hollywood star Dominic Cooper has taken to the London stage for a new production of The Libertine. Stephen Jeffreys' witty script is based on the real life story of John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester and Charles II's lascivious friend and confidant. This play has all the makings of a hit: love, lust and laughs.
thelibertineonstage.com
Green exercise with Wild Fitness
More philosophy than fitness class, the founders of Wild Fitness have created a series of courses dedicated to getting people 'eating, moving and living as nature intended'. The classes are all hosted outdoors and the exercises use natural environments as opposed to complex straps and machinery. Locations range from Battersea Park and Hampstead Heath to more exotic locations such as Zanzibar, Crete, Kenya and Spain.
wildfitness.com
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