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. Looking at the work of William Morris, and taking inspiration from the repetition, pattern and flat colour used in his designs, we will start by making a page of stylised flower and foliage shapes gathering inspiration from the garden (or photos from your own garden).

We will then use these to create a ‘folk art’ style design which can be used to make a full-page piece of art, or as page borders and frames in a sketchpad, or even the beginnings of a Victorian Puzzle purse – you will be shown how to make a prototype for the folding and construction of this wonderful structure (traditionally used for secret love letters!)

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 of flowers and foliage – weather permitting, we will have a quick walk round the gardens at Micklems for inspiration.

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

• Drawing pencil

• 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