Paper Garden Masterclass: Ruthin Retreat

Service Description

Join Ling Warlow and Meg Lowder (@floragami.paperflower) for three unforgettable days of paper flower crafting in the beautiful North Wales countryside. Hosted by two experienced artists and educators, this series of masterclasses offers a unique blend of artistry, inspiration, and relaxation. Your tutors are passionate about their craft: Meg brings a wealth of creative experience from graphic design to bookbinding and has devoted her recent career to teaching the art of paper flowers; and Ling, a wildflower enthusiast, exhibited artist, and experienced educator whose work has been supported by Arts Council England. Set in a light filled, purpose built craft room at Ruthin Craft Centre, Denbighshire, each day is designed to help you connect with your creativity through nature. Together, we’ll explore a wide range of creative techniques including colouring, cutting and shaping crepe paper, and craft a beautifully detailed, botanical display piece. The techniques you learn over the course of the Masterclass will give you transferable skills to apply to your future floral creations. Masterclass programme: Friday 30th April 2027 1pm - 5pm We will spend time exploring spring greens - plants, early spring flowers and leaves. Discover a range of techniques for colouring crepe paper and examine the botanical shapes of emerging buds and the wonder of tree flowers. Saturday 1st May 2027 10am - 5pm Dive into the world of the lily, the quintessential flower family of spring. We will spend time examining some of natures more surprising spring flowers and create a stunning focal centre for your botanical piece. Sunday 2nd May 2027 10am - 5pm Our final session will be all about bringing your catkins, leaves and buds together to create a beautiful botanical display piece, with a few surprises woven in... Whether you seek new skills or pure creative immersion, this masterclass is for you. Please ensure you read the cancellation policy.