Join The Herbarium Collective - skilled botanical artists with a passion for nature and creativity - for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own unique piece of vintage-inspired floral art to take home and treasure.

Using a beautiful mix of natural and recycled materials - including pressed flowers, vintage fabrics, and papers - you’ll craft a personalised, mixed-media artwork, perfect to gift or keep.

Guided by experienced artists, you’ll learn the gentle, mindful practice of working with fragile organic elements. This workshop is designed to encourage slow, process-oriented creativity, mindfulness, and environmental awareness. It’s also a wonderful way to connect with others in a welcoming and inclusive setting.

What to expect on the day 

During the workshop you will:

Explore the basics of working with pre-pressed flowers.

Explore techniques for composing mixed-media artworks using natural and vintage materials and metallics.

Create a selection of small pieces, cards and tags before completing a final mounted artwork to take home.

Discover the joy of mindful making and creative reuse.

What’s included:

All equipment and materials will be provided, including pre-pressed flowers, vintage papers and fabrics. However, you are welcome to bring your own pre-pressed flowers and papers that are meaningful to you if you wish.

There will also be biscuits, cakes, tea and coffee for all.

Who this workshop is for:

Open to all levels—no previous art experience needed. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in nature, creativity, or mindful making.

This workshop is for all aged 16+. Any 16/17 year olds must be accompanied by an accompanying paying responsible adult aged 18+.  

You will leave the workshop with:

A beautiful, one-of-a-kind floral artwork to gift or keep and a selection of cards and tags.

A deeper appreciation for natural textures, sustainable practices, and the joy of handmade art.

Increased relaxation, confidence, and creative connection.

Celebrate the festive season by slowing down and making something truly special. We can’t wait to create with you!

Getting here   

There is no parking on site, the building is in the centre of Calverley, on Woodhall Road, so we encourage visitors to use Leeds and Bradford’s excellent public transport to travel to the event. Please check local travel information for full details.

If you need to drive, there is ample on street parking in the surrounding area. Please park considerately for our neighbours

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Accessibility   

Calverley Old Hall Community Space has been designed to be as accessible as possible, however it is an historic building with restrictions. There is level access to the main front door, the pathway from the road is a combination of gravel and paving slabs.   

In the Community Space there is level access throughout, with a small 2cm metal ridge across the threshold of the external doorway.

Please consult our Access Guide for further information about access in the Community Space. 

 We do all we can to enable access wherever possible; please let us know of any access requirements at the time of booking. If you have any access concerns that you’d like to discuss before booking, please contact us via email here. 

Thanks to National Lottery Players, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who have made this restoration and this event possible.