Beginner Botanical Art Workshop (4 hours)

Beginner Botanical Watercolour Workshop (4 hours)

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring 4-hour workshop designed for complete beginners and curious creatives alike. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to carefully observe, draw, and start painting a plant.

We’ll guide you step by step through essential botanical art techniques—from sketching accurate shapes and proportions to beginning to build colour with delicate layers. The focus is on slowing down, connecting with nature, and discovering the joy of creating.

No prior experience is needed. Whether you’re looking to try something new, develop your creativity, or simply enjoy a mindful artistic moment, this workshop is the perfect place to begin.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid foundation in botanical drawing and painting techniques, your own work in progress, and the confidence to continue developing it at your own pace.

Friday 8 May: 09:00 – 13:00

Learn to paint a yellow or orange pansy

Sunday 17 May: 14:00 – 18:00

Learn to paint chili peppers

Sunday 24 May: 09:00 – 13:00

Learn to paint a yellow or orange arum lily

Optional:

Essential Tools Kit (one-time purchase):

• A size 2 brush for fine details
• A size 4 brush for broader strokes and washes
• HB and 2B pencils for sketching and refining your drawing
• Kneadable eraser

Consumables Kit (palette, paints, paper) used during the session:

• A palette for mixing your colours
• A selection of paint samples to get you started
• Quality paper suitable for botanical painting

What to bring:

• Your own plant (for observation and painting)
• An old cotton rag or cloth
• Scissors
• A pencil sharpener

Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase at the café (not included in the workshop fee).