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Your tutor, Faye, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing a relaxed and inspiring day of flower drawing and creative exploration with mixed media. Together, you’ll explore the beauty of fresh flowers through drawing flowers and exploring mixed media, taking time to slow down, observe and create in a supportive environment.
Sketch from beautiful fresh flowers, observing shape, line and detail
Build confidence using pencils, pens and felt tips
Explore creative techniques inspired by botanical and contemporary artists
Create your own mixed media floral artwork using paper and collage
Develop your ideas into a personal and expressive final piece

Observational drawing techniques for flowers and natural forms
Mark-making, line and composition
Creative responses inspired by the artists: Mary Delany and Yellena James
Working with tissue paper, black card and vibrant pens
Colour, pattern and expressive detail in floral art

• Complete beginners
• Anyone who enjoys drawing, flowers or creative experimentation
• Those looking for a relaxing, mindful art day
• People wanting to build confidence in sketching and mixed media
No experience is needed. If you can hold a pencil and enjoy exploring ideas, this workshop is for you.
Faye will guide you through each step, offering gentle support, encouragement and creative freedom throughout the day.
A wide range of flower drawing & mixed media materials
Fresh flowers to work from
Step-by-step guidance and demonstrations
Refreshments throughout the day
• Reading glasses if needed
• Your lunch, or money to buy food locally
Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.
• Time: 10am – 4:00pm
• Arrival: From 9:30am for a warm welcome and a cuppa
• Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere
£65 + £1.24 card fee
This includes all the materials needed to create your floral sketches and finished mixed media artwork inspired by your own ideas, and refreshments during the day (excluding lunch)
This workshop is all about creativity rather than perfection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy the process of making. Whether you prefer detailed observation or expressive mark-making, you’ll be supported to develop work that feels personal to you.
We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve created.
To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:
• Your favourite milk for refreshments
• Any additional support requirements
• Allergies we should be aware of (e.g. nuts, perfumes)
We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable space for everyone.
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