Let your child’s creativity bloom in the Wild Willow Art Club, a hands-on, nature-inspired art series at OmVed Gardens. Designed for children aged 6 to 12, this fun and engaging club explores seasonal themes through artistic activities using natural materials.
Whether you join for a single session or book the full course at a discount, each workshop promises a joyful experience in both the new Barn and in the garden.
Wildflower arranging and handcrafted vases – what to expect
Saturday 2 August, 10.30am to 12.15pm.
This hands-on workshop invites children to explore the art of flower arranging and vase-making, while appreciating the vibrant summer garden at OmVed. The activity will begin with a guided tour of the garden’s wildflower beds and curated borders, where children will observe plants grown for their beneficial properties and even taste some edible flowers along the way.
Children will learn to thoughtfully forage for flowers, grasses, and herbs, considering colours, textures, and shapes while respecting the ecosystem and leaving plenty for pollinators. They’ll then craft their own handmade vase from air-dried clay, recycled jam jars, and tins, personalising them with designs like microbeasts, floral reliefs, and pressed leaves.
Once their vases are complete, children will dive into the basics of flower arranging, experimenting with height, proportion, and colour to create vibrant, balanced arrangements that showcase their unique creativity.
To conclude, we’ll visit the compost area to learn about the transformation of organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, discovering the vital role of composting creatures and bacteria in enriching the garden.
Each child will take home their own vase and floral arrangement, celebrating their creativity and connection to nature.
See the OmVed Gardens website for more details and to book your tickets.
You can book individual sessions or the full course for a discount. See the upcoming Wild Willow Art Club Sessions:
- Bespoke Seed Packets – Saturday 27 September, 10.30am to 12.15pm
- Autumn Lantern-Making – Saturday 25 October, 3pm to 4.45pm
- Winter Willow Decorations – Saturday 22 November, 10.30am to 12.15pm
Price
Single session children's tickets:
- general admission (single session): £18 + vat
- additional children's ticket (single session): £13 + vat
- subsidised children's ticket (single session): £9 + vat – subject to availability, please email
- pay it forward ticket (single session only): £27 + vat
Contact
Please get in touch at events@omvedgardens.com if you'd like further details or visit our website for full event listings and to book your tickets: OmVed Gardens website.
Date
Saturday 2 August, 10.30am to 12.15pm.
Location
Omved Gardens
Townsend Yard
Highgate
N6 5JE
United Kingdom
