Observing Flowers: A Relaxed Drawing & Painting Workshop with Sally Anderson at Hopton Hall Walled Garden

Observing Flowers: A Relaxed Drawing & Painting Workshop with Sally Anderson

Come and spend a creative morning with me surrounded by the beautiful roses and flower-filled pathways of Hopton Hall as part of the Hall’s Month of Art in June.

This workshop is all about slowing down, noticing the details, and enjoying the experience of drawing and painting outdoors in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Together we’ll explore the gardens, observe the flowers, colours and shapes around us, and turn them into expressive, illustrative artwork in your own style – without any pressure to make things perfect.

I’m a children’s book illustrator with a background in observational drawing, and I currently teach art at college level and adult Art Workshops. Alongside illustrating books, I also create murals, window art and creative workshops, and I love helping people reconnect with drawing in a fun, accessible and playful way.

I’ll begin the session with a short demonstration to help everyone get started before we wander around the rose-walled garden drawing and painting together. Throughout the workshop I’ll be on hand to offer guidance, ideas and encouragement as you explore materials, compositions and ways of working creatively from observation.

The session is designed to feel relaxed and enjoyable – more like a creative wander through the gardens than a formal art class.

I’ll have two gazebos set up within the garden:

• One as a base for resting, gathering and developing artwork and a table of art materials.

• The other displaying examples of my illustration work, sketchbooks and published children’s books.

When & Where.

Friday 17th July 2026  (2 sessions throughout the day)

Morning:  10.30am – 12.30pm

Afternoon:   1pm – 3pm

Small workshop — maximum 12 participants.

Hopton Hall

Hopton

DE4 4DF

Price.

£45 per person

Includes all workshop materials and equipment.

Garden entry is included if you have registered for the Month of Art competition.

ALL BOOKING THROUGH MY WEBSITE:

https://www.sallyandersonillustration.com/book-online

More Details.

All materials and equipment will be provided, including paper, lightweight A4 drawing boards, pens, pencils and some watercolours to use during the session. You’re also very welcome to bring along your own paints or favourite materials if you’d like to work with them. Additionally if you would prefer to work in your own sketchbook please feel free!

Suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced artists.

You’re very welcome to bring a portable stool or chair if you’d prefer.

Practical Information

This is mainly a standing workshop, although participants are welcome to bring a portable stool or chair.

There is an on-site café serving drinks, lunches and cakes, along with toilets and parking.

There is a £5 garden entrance fee payable at the gate unless you have registered for the Month of Art competition.

More information about the competition can be found here:
Hopton Hall Month of Art Information

You’re welcome to submit artwork created during the workshop to the competition, although there is absolutely no pressure to do so.

I look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions please feel free to email me on:

work.sallyanderson@gmail.com