Workshops

 

Flower Pressing Workshop

Join Lydia Florence, whose botanical artwork has been featured in Tatler, House & Garden and Red, for an intimate afternoon celebrating the timeless craft of flower pressing.

Spend a relaxing afternoon immersed in the timeless art of flower pressing with Lydia Florence, an award-winning flower preservation artist renowned for transforming wedding bouquets into bespoke botanical keepsakes.

Hosted in the beautiful surroundings of Basil & Blue, this intimate workshop is limited to just 10 guests, allowing plenty of personal guidance as you discover the traditional craft of preserving flowers. Whether you're completely new to flower pressing or simply looking for a creative afternoon, you'll learn how to select, prepare and press flowers before creating your own elegant A4 framed botanical artwork to take home.

Using a carefully curated collection of flowers that Lydia has lovingly pressed in advance, you'll explore colour, composition and design while learning the techniques she has developed through years of preserving thousands of meaningful blooms. Along the way, she'll share her favourite tips for achieving beautiful results and avoiding the common mistakes that often lead to disappointment.

Your ticket includes everything you'll need for the workshop, as well as a thoughtfully curated gift bag to continue your flower pressing journey at home, including:

  • A traditional flower press (used during the workshop and yours to keep)

  • A beautifully illustrated flower pressing guide filled with practical advice and inspiration

  • Your handcrafted A4 framed pressed flower artwork

  • Additional botanical treats to inspire your creativity

Leave feeling inspired, with a new creative skill, a beautiful piece of botanical art, and the confidence to continue preserving flowers long after the workshop has ended.

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer