Date: Thursday 18th September
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Ham Court, Bampton, Oxfordshire
Come and join us at the beautiful Ham Court, Bampton in Oxfordshire and experience a day of pure flower pressing heaven. This workshop covers all the basics of both flower pressing and mounting specimens to creating pressed flower artworks for you to take home and enjoy. Whether you’re just getting started or already enjoy the art of flower pressing, this workshop will guide you through everything you will need to know to create professional and beautiful pieces of art.
We’ll cover:
- Introduction to the art of flower pressing
- Ideas on how to work with pressed flowers
- How to select flowers through the seasons and which flowers to avoid
- The flower pressing process: step by step guide and demonstration
- Tips and tricks on getting the best results from your flower pressing
- When to open your press, what to look for when checking specimens
- Maintaining your pressed specimens and archiving
- Composing artworks with pressed flowers - composition and materials
- Making artworks: step by step guide
Ham Court is a historic house with beautiful gardens and farm land. It was once the gatehouse of Bampton Castle, built in the 14th century, now owned by artist and writer Matthew Rice. Once a forgotten barn built of Cotswold stone, it has been restored to a place of creativity looking out over a moat and fields beyond.
Morning tea, a delicious organic lunch and all refreshments are included.
This course is suitable for all levels with no experience necessary.
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T&Cs: Booking cancellations made within 30 days prior to this event are eligible for a 50% refund, however we are unable to refund any cancellations made within 10 working days prior to the event date.
