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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Make you own vibrant inks from plants and create stunning artworks at this painting class in Southam.
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What Colour Inks Will We Make?
PURPLE, PINK and mauve-blue are the colours of rich autumn berries.
Come and join us for a fascinating adventure in making your own inks.
Hand harvested Elder and Poke Weed berries are waiting for you to make the most incredible purple, fuschia and blue-grey inks.
What Happens in the Ink Making Workshop?
These gorgeous poke weed berries are just waiting to be burst. Each one contains enough ink to create a whole page of designs.
Get into the zone, and enjoy the deeply relaxing process of crushing, grinding and refining pure purple hues.
What Can You Paint with Your Ink?
You are free to express your creativity in any way you choose.
Mix up the inks and watch new colours emerge!
Water colour effects, calligraphy, purposeful designs and any imaginative forms you want to create. From splashes of colour spontaneously exploring the page to intricate artwork and mesmerising letters - the choice is yours.
What Do You Take Home?
Your own unique bottle of purple ink, your artwork and the confidence that you have gained a fabulous new skill to create your own art supplies.
Drinks Served
We are proud of our own delicious homegrown herbal tonics made on the farm.
You can choose from our three signature blends: Calm, Clarity and Courage to be added to your expertly crafted Brookside Botanicals mocktail when you arrive.
What Is Provided?
All ingredients and equipment is provided, including gloves because YES, It can be messy. We provide aprons, and advise wearing dark clothes just in case of the odd stray drop of ink!
Who Is the Ink Making Workshop For?
Teams, family groups, friends, art lovers, nature lovers, environmentalists and anyone wanting to learn a fascinating new hobby.
Enjoy the company of others in a very easy and relaxing way.
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Upcoming dates for Sip and Scribble - Botanical Ink Making and Painting Workshop
Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 8:58pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
5 upcoming dates between 22 Oct 2026 and 19 Nov 2026.
- Thu 22 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Sat 31 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Thu 19 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
- The skills to make foraged botanical inks.
- A hand crafted mocktail.
- A completed artwork.
- A mug of organic homegrown Herbal tea.
- A bottle of purple ink to take home.
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Knowledge required
Completely beginner friendly
What to bring
We recommend wearing dark clothes in case of the odd stray drop of ink.
Suitable for
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Location
Bishop's Itchington
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Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Bishop's Itchington, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
Your teacher
There’s nothing better than feeling your happiness is genuinely in your own hands! We are thrilled to welcome you into our organic Herb Farm where we grow, process and guide others in the knowledge and use of all things herbal and botanical to boost your vibe and your wellbeing. We focus on hands on activities to reset and regulate the nervous system. We promote total wellbeing through Nature, allowing space and time for a satisfying heart-centred connection.We offer seasonal immersive herb and herb craft workshops, courses and retreats, as well as medical herbal consultations and treatments.We have our own drinks brand Brookside Botanicals, with delicious herbal blends crafted to support emotional and mental wellbeing through all stages of life. Our work is completely aligned with the peaceful rhythms of the seasons.This Autumn and Winter come and join us to learn how to use herbs and spices to make:* HOME REMEDIES to beat common winter ailments - make your own medicine.* BOTANICAL INKS from natural ingredients - make your own art materials.* MASSAGE OILS and skin softening balms from organic oils and herbs.* HERBAL TEAS & TONICS - crafting your own bespoke blends alongside the calming ‘art of the Tea Ceremony’.Check out: SIP & SCRIBBLE - where you can come and make your own botanical inks from crushed berries, and use them to paint beautiful designs and doodles whilst sipping on delicious homemade mocktails. We also have SIP & SIMMER - your moment to rediscover the amazing healing powers of spices and ingredients in your kitchen cupboard. Take care of your own health and learn how to create home remedies for you and your loved ones.Look out for our other “SIP” events, with guided herb walks, foraging sessions, meadow bathing, fire pit and sauna evenings.We believe real joy comes from deep inside. We have discovered this in our farm based “meditation for wellbeing” circles with the free technique of Sahaja Yoga. Feeling our hearts open in a safe space with others is a rare gift, and we warmly invite you to enquire about our free meditation circle, with cosy log fire, on Monday evenings.
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