Art Workshop - Beginners Pressed Flowers

A Hands-On Workshop in Botanical Pressing and Composition



2 hours

Class size 1 to 13 (public classes), 5 to 150
  £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
Join us for a slow, seasonal flower pressing art workshop hosted at the inspiring Thames-Side Studios (SE18 5NR) or at your own venue, where you’ll learn the mindful craft of preserving nature and creating botanical artwork with pressed flowers. Led by Botanica & Field, this gentle, creative experience is perfect for those wanting to slow down and reconnect with plants.
This beginner-friendly art workshop is designed for those completely new to flower pressing and botanical art. You’ll be introduced to the tools, materials, and techniques needed to work confidently with pressed flowers, with calm guidance and support throughout the session.
In this thoughtfully structured art workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of flower pressing, including how to choose suitable blooms, when to harvest, and how different plant materials respond to pressing. You’ll press a small selection of fresh flowers during the class and also work with a curated selection of pressed flowers grown and prepared by us from previous harvests.
As part of the art workshop, you’ll be guided through creating a simple yet beautiful composition using pressed flowers. We’ll explore balance, spacing, and natural flow, helping you design a piece that feels personal, whether your style is minimal and delicate or loose and garden-inspired.
This art workshop is suitable for all levels and is especially ideal for beginners looking for an accessible introduction to botanical creativity. It’s a calming, hands-on experience that encourages you to notice the beauty in small details while working with pressed flowers in a relaxed setting.
At the end of the art workshop, you’ll take home your finished artwork created with pressed flowers, along with the confidence to continue exploring the craft at home. All materials are provided, including tools, papers, botanicals, and aprons.
Our workshops are hosted regularly at Thames-Side Studios, and we can also bring this experience to your own venue, catering for private events of up to 150 guests. This makes the workshop a wonderful option for corporate events, retreats, celebrations, and group gatherings seeking a meaningful, nature-led creative experience.
We look forward to welcoming you, either in our studio or at your chosen venue for a calm and inspiring introduction to flower pressing and botanical art.
What you'll get
Materials Provided:
  • Each participant will receive a curated selection of fresh and pressed flowers and greenery, all grown and hand-pressed on our family farm in Suffolk.
  • You'll also be provided with flower glue, colour correcting materials, high-quality art paper, mounting card, and a frame to create and take home your finished botanical artwork.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, so no skills needed.
What to bring
Aprons will be provided, but we suggest wearing old clothes. The glue used is water-based and nontoxic.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Studio 27 Thames Side Studios, Harrington Way, London, SE18 5NR

How to Get Here – Thames-Side Studios Address: Thames-Side Studios, Harrington Way, SE18 5NR Free parking available onsite By Train/DLR Woolwich Arsenal (DLR or Southeastern): Take bus 177 or 472 → get off at Warspite Road (2 min walk). Woolwich Dockyard: 8 min walk Charlton Station: 12 min walk By Tube North Greenwich (Jubilee Line): Take bus 472 → Warspite Road By Bus Buses 161, 177, 180, 472 all stop at Warspite Road, right by the studio.

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Botanica & Field
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Botanica & Field creates elevated, nature-inspired workshops in watercolour, botanical illustration and flower preservation.
Our sessions blend creativity with technique, teaching you how to work confidently with pressed and preserved flowers, develop beautiful colour palettes, and create contemporary pieces you’ll genuinely want to display in your home. From expressive botanical painting to resin flower preservation and mixed-media art, each workshop is thoughtfully designed to be calming, skill-building and creatively fulfilling.
We use flowers grown, dried and foraged throughout the seasons, ensuring an authentic connection to nature in every class.
Suitable for beginners and experienced creatives alike, you’ll leave with both a finished piece and the confidence to continue creating beyond the workshop.
Private events are available at our studio workshop, at your chosen venue, or at one of our partnered venues in Greenwich, perfect for birthdays, team events and creative celebrations.
Book your place and create something meaningful.
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