8th November – Ticket For “Poppy” Family Watercolour Workshop 10:30am at The Walled Garden

🌺❤️ Poppy – Family Watercolour Workshop at Hughenden ❤️🌺 Paint a Beautiful Watercolour Poppy Inspired by Nature Join us for a relaxing family watercolour workshop as we paint Poppy—a stunning close-up of one of Britain’s most iconic wildflowers. With its delicate petals, rich crimson tones and soft, flowing watercolour washes, this elegant painting is a wonderful introduction to watercolour and a beautiful piece to display all year round. Perfect for children and adults alike, this gentle, beginner-friendly workshop celebrates the beauty of nature through loose, expressive watercolour techniques. 📅 Sunday 8th November 🕥 10:30 AM (Please arrive at Visitor Reception by 10:00 AM) 📍 National Trust Hughenden Estate, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LA Looking for a relaxing family activity in Buckinghamshire? This welcoming watercolour workshop is the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of watercolour while creating a timeless floral painting you’ll treasure for years to come. No experience is needed—just bring your imagination! 🌺 About the Poppy Watercolour Workshop Toni will guide you step by step through this beautiful floral painting using simple watercolour techniques specially designed for beginners. During the workshop you’ll learn how to: 🎨 Paint a vibrant poppy using easy-to-follow techniques 🌺 Create soft, expressive petals full of movement and texture 💧 Blend beautiful watercolour washes to create a light, airy background ✨ Add delicate details and finishing touches to bring your flower to life 🎨 Build confidence with watercolours while creating an elegant botanical painting Every Poppy painting will have its own unique beauty. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Workshop Information Price is per painting, so you can choose to: 🎨 Paint together on one artwork or 🎨 Each create your own Poppy masterpiece. Recommended age: 6+ (Younger children are very welcome with adult assistance.) 🎨 What’s Included Everything you need is provided: ✔️ Premium watercolour paper ✔️ Professional watercolour paints ✔️ Brushes and palettes ✔️ Aprons ✔️ Step-by-step tuition from Toni ✔️ Friendly one-to-one support throughout the workshop ✔️ Your finished painting mounted in a card mount, ready to take home Simply wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on. 🏰 About Hughenden & The National Trust Your workshop takes place at the beautiful National Trust Hughenden Estate, once home to Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and later a secret WWII map-making base. Surrounded by beautiful woodland and rolling countryside, Hughenden is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful morning of creativity. After your workshop, why not make a day of it? Visit the National Trust Café, explore the gardens and woodland walks, or discover the fascinating history of Hughenden Manor. You do not need to be a National Trust member to attend the workshop, although normal admission charges apply if non-members wish to explore the estate afterwards. 🚗 Arrival Information 🚗 Free parking is available in the visitor car park. 🕙 Please arrive by 10:00 AM to allow time for the walk from the car park. 📍 Meet at Visitor Reception, where a member of the Hughenden team will guide you to the workshop venue. Please note that the walk from the car park to the workshop location takes several minutes and includes some uneven pathways. ✨ Why You’ll Love Poppy 🌺 Paint a beautiful close-up watercolour poppy 🎨 Learn beginner-friendly watercolour techniques 💧 Discover how to create soft washes and vibrant, glowing petals 🌿 Build confidence painting flowers with simple step-by-step guidance 👨‍👩‍👧 Enjoy quality creative time together as a family 🏡 Take home a timeless floral painting you’ll be proud to display all year round Every painting will be wonderfully unique, making your poppy as individual as the artist who creates it. Elegant. Delicate. Timeless. Poppy 🌺🎨✨