Summer Blooms: A Garden Painting Series

Led by botanical artist and illustrator Imogen Joyce, this summer workshop series invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find a moment of calm within the beauty of Easton walled Gardens.

Each session blends gentle mindfulness with observational drawing and painting, encouraging you to appreciate the small details in daily life and the natural world. Through watercolour techniques and creative exploration, you will learn how to look closely, breathe deeply, and create artwork inspired by the garden’s seasonal blooms.

Session 1: Seasonal Stems, Sunday 2nd August 3pm – 5pm

In this session, you will be guided through a mindful exploration of the garden’s midsummer blooms, close observation and a deep appreciation of the forms, textures and rhythms found in each stem.
Beginning with gentle warmup exercises and loose watercolour studies, helping to relax into the process and capture the essence of each flower through expressive colour and shape. Techniques will be introduced for building more detailed botanical paintings -exploring structure and layering.

Session 2: Stories in bloom Sunday 6th September 3pm – 5pm

Starting with a an introduction to folklore, emotional associations, and cultural symbolism of selected late summer flowers. You will be encouraged to reflect on how these stories resonate with their own experiences, and how narrative can shape the way we see and paint the natural world.
From this you will complete a series of drawing and watercolour activities that move between expressive sketching and more detailed botanical studies. You’ll explore how line, colour, and compassion can be used to communicate mood, memory and meaning – allowing you to create artwork that feels both personal and connected to the garden.

Workshops can be booked individually or attend both sessions. Tickets are £60 for each session. All materials are provided on the day.