10:00 - 16:00

Level: Beginner and up

Join us as we track an artistic year in the garden, taking inspiration from both our own gardens and the lovely surroundings of Micklems Farm. As spring gives way to summer the borders are starting to fill with flowers, and weeds & wildflowers vie for space amongst the cultivated plants, bringing a delicate counterpoint to the more showy blooms.

But let’s celebrate their delicate beauty and do a deep dive into a dandelion, campion or anything else that is cheekily taking up space in your garden - after all, a weed is only a wildflower in the wrong place!

We will examine a single plant in detail, dissecting it’s structure (quite literally!) and creating a botanical style work page inspired by old book-plates and ‘The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady’.

There will be lots of demos & step-by-step instruction in this absorbing and mindful project – perfect for a bit of ‘me ’time – no experience needed.

What to bring:

• Reference photos / magazine images/ actual plants of weeds and wildflowers – weather permitting, we will have a quick walk round the gardens at Micklems for inspiration. (the tutor will be demonstrating using a dandelion as her subject matter)

• Sheets of medium to heavy-weight watercolour paper (approx. 220gsm)

• Drawing pencil; black fineliner pen (tutor will have some to borrow), low-tack masking tape

• Watercolours or Gouache) – whatever you have – if buying specially just buy primary colours (plus a tube of white gouache if working in watercolour)

• Coloured pencils if you have them (the tutor will also bring some to share)

• Mixing palette, brushes (whatever you have) – the tutor will also bring some

• Kitchen roll

• Apron

• A packed lunch

Included on the day:

• Any other materials not specified for the students to bring

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10