Description
Blossom + Create is a regular flower making class suitable for beginners or those with some experience of making paper flowers. Making paper flowers is a wonderfully absorbing, relaxing and mindful craft, with nothing but the simplest tools - a pair of scissors, your hands - and basic materials - paper, wire and glue - you will learn how to create beautiful, realistic flowers. Every week we focus on a different flower, and every week you will take away a beautiful flower you have made yourself!
What's included in the price?
A friendly and welcoming environment in a creative and inspiring studio space. All tools and materials are provided plus refreshments - a large selection of hot drinks including tea, coffee, herbal and fruit options, decaf options and hot chocolate, plus biscuits.
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
A creative artist specialising in events, Ling's paper flower journey really got started when her thriving stationery business came to a halt during the lockdown of 2020. Out in nature on daily walks with her family, Ling found herself rediscovering her childhood passion for wildflowers, and completely changed her creative direction, embracing paper flowers wholeheartedly. Funded by the Arts Council to develop her work, she has since gone on to create flowers for a wide range of settings, from props for TV shows to projects in schools, installations of giant wildflowers for National Museums Liverpool and creative photoshoots, as well as developing a delightful series of Paper Wildflower Craft Kits. Ling has been featured in Country Living UK and Country Homes and Interiors Magazine, teaches regular classes including visiting schools and writes about connecting to nature through art as The Paper Wildflower on Substack. "I am passionate about sharing the experience of mindful connection which creating paper flowers brings me. The simplest flowers, which grow from a single seed, can take days - even weeks - to recreate accurately, yet nature grows them from a single seed. The process is utterly absorbing and there is a moment of magic when the flower you create springs to life - it is a joy to watch students faces when they see what they have created!"
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Public transport
FAQs
I am happy to take group bookings, please contact me to discuss availability.
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Hoylake is a small seaside town. The beach is five minutes walk away and there are various cafes and pubs close by. There are a few lovely shops, and the town is five minutes drive (or a short train ride) away from West Kirby, half an hour away from Liverpool.
Yes, there is a toilet, but it does not have disabled access.
The studio is on the ground floor, there is a single step up to get in. Assistance will be provided. The studio is suitable for a wheelchair if the step can be navigated (approx 15 cm) although please do let me know in advance as furniture may need to be rearranged,
No, I don’t have any left handed scissors. Please feel free to bring your own.
The main tool you need to be confident using is a pair of scissors. I provide scissors in different sizes, and you are welcome to bring your own if you have a favourite pair. Other than that we use some basic shaping tools and glue, and our hands.
I take you through every step of making the flower. Whether you already have experience making paper flowers or you are an absolute beginner, all you need is enthusiasm and a desire to learn.
There are two train stations close by, Manor Road and Hoylake, both on the Merseyrail network, the studio is in between them, about five minutes walk either way. There is a big park and ride car park at Bidston station which is a good option for anyone travelling from further afield. There are also bus stops close to the studio.
There is some on street parking, and there are two public carparks in Hoylake, behind Market Street.
Venue
