A Mindful Morning of Paper Floristry - Parrot Tulip

Our signature series, "Fleur Evelyn", focuses on the mindful, slow paced art of realistic paper floristry.

These beginner-friendly workshops focus on creating one specific flower, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the techniques needed to bring that particular bloom to life. You can enjoy each workshop as a standalone class, or join future workshops to build a full, spectacular everlasting bouquet.

This workshop focuses entirely on the spectacular Parrot Tulip. In this 3.5-hour intimate session, we will walk you step-by-step through precision cutting, basic shaping, and the option of a deep dive into the more advanced colouring techniques that make this bloom’s petals look truly alive. Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a relaxing, one-to-one experience with plenty of refreshments.

"No artistic experience needed—our gentle, step-by-step guidance makes sculpting the intricate, ruffled petals of the parrot tulip surprisingly simple."

• Complete beginners seeking a slow paced guided introduction to the craft
• Those wishing to refine or build on creative techniques
• Anyone drawn to slow, mindful, hand-crafting
• Individuals or friends looking to share a creative day out
• Brides to be - Create your own wedding bouquet
• A creative escape for the day - make a day of it and take lunch at the local pub

With a small group size, you will receive close, personal guidance every step of the way. Advanced observation techniques— to make life like feathered edges, realistic colour blending, and petal sculpting. These are all broken down into simple, manageable steps.

• Paper Selection: Understanding paper grain and stretch for realistic shaping.
• Cutting Techniques: Best practice tips for cutting crepe paper
• Sculpting Petals: Simple techniques to achieve the parrot tulip’s signature ruffled edge.
• Colour Detailing: How to add soft, elegant tonal variations to your paper.
• The art of Looking: learn to examine reference material for a realistic finish
• Assembly: How to seamlessly wire and construct your flower from stem to bloom.

"You will leave not only with a stunning, everlasting bloom, but also with the confidence that you can create beautiful things"

All materials are supplied so just turn up and enjoy the experience.

• Premium Italian & German crepe papers
• All Reference materials
• Use of professional tools
• 3.5 hrs expert, attentive step-by-step guidance
• An intimate small-group setting for individual support
• Your finished Parrot Tulip to take home
• Delicious local Light refreshments served throughout the session
• A take-home guide to keep practicing at home.
• A curated selection of additional materials & tools available to purchase, allowing you to continue your craft at home

Join lifelong crafters Elaine & Ellie in the picture perfect village of East Stratton for a restorative, slow-paced morning of paper flower making.
Elaine holds a degree in Textile Design and has been crafting paper flora since 2019, while Ellie co-runs their popular monthly community craft club right here in the village. Combining their decades of creative passion, they have designed this workshop as a peaceful sanctuary from the rush of daily life, inviting you to slow down, work with your hands, and connect with fellow makers.

The core philosophy of this session is that there is no wrong way to create, as every piece is beautifully unique just like nature. Elaine’s teaching style is exceptionally calm and patient, focusing entirely on the therapeutic joy of making rather than the final outcome.

"Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, you will learn to shape realistic blooms at a gentle, unhurried pace in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment."