Workshops

We organise several  one-day workshops led by renowned botanical artists during the year.  These have included a workshop on painting on vellum, given by Ros Franklin, and a watercolour workshop on painting spring flowers with Simon Williams.  Julia Trickey has presented workshops on the use of colour in painting.  Penny Brown has shown us how to  cut and layer coloured craft papers to create stunning three-dimensional designs for cards and members learned new skills and techniques using pen and ink with Sarah Morrish.

Visits

In the past year, members have been preparing for the 2026 Exhibition at Bowood House and Gardens, choosing plants in the gardens that they are going to paint.  Previous group visits have included a trip to Yeo Valley Organic Garden and Farm in Somerset, to enjoy  their wild flower meadow and visits to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, taking in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery and Kew orchid show.