Botanical Blossom Painting
Celebrate the beautiful spring blossom with this botanical painting workshop. Under the expert tuition of established artist Vicky Mappin you'll learn techniques of botanical painting in the inspiring surrounds of Monk's House garden.
- Booking essential
This workshop is suitable for those both new to botanical painting and those who have experience. We will use the beautiful blossom and blooms of Monk's House garden to inspire your botanical painting. Arriving at 9.45 am for a 10am start you can park in the Monk's House car park at the bottom of The Street in Rodmell. Walking back up to the house come through the gate and follow the path round where you will be welcomed by staff. The painting workshop will run from 10am until 3pm with breaks for refreshments and lunch. Vicky will take you through traditional botanical techniques starting with observation and drawing and then painting techniques such as wash and building colour. The remainder of the day will be spent painting your chosen blossom/bloom.
IMPORTANT: Please bring yourself a packed lunch as there are no onsite catering facilities, nor shops in the village. All painting materials will be provided. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. The house is closed on Wednesdays but you will have exclusive access to the garden where the workshop will take place. Should the weather be adverse to outside painting there will be a weather contingency space provided.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Botanical Painting | £120.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Monk's House, The Street, Rodmell. Please note: Please come through the gate (marked closed) and round the side of the property where there will be staff to meet you.
- What to bring and wear
The workshop will be in the tranquil space of the garden. Please dress in warm clothing as you will be sat painting for much of the day.
- Accessibility
Please see the access statement on our website.
- Other
Please bring a packed lunch. There is no cafe or catering facilities on site, nor shops in the village. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for breaks.
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