Spring Equinox Inspired Mixed Media Workshop

Welcome in the spring in this mindful, nature-inspired workshop where you’ll experiment with a range of materials to create a beautiful piece of expressive and process-led artwork.

Hosted in the idyllic setting of The Design Chapel housed within Southampton’s Old Cemetery grounds, we’ll start the workshop with a calming walk around the wild cemetery grounds in search of spring flowers, reeds and trees to get you inspired. Bring a sketchbook and camera to capture forms and colours that we can use whilst making later.

Guided by Lucie, using our walk and photographs for inspiration, let your creativity run wild to create a unique A3 mixed media piece. We’ll look at how alternative tools such as leaves, twigs and feathers can be used to create marks and prints, and how combining materials such as charcoal, water, paint and oil pastels can create unique outcomes.

Artwork by a workshop participant

Materials provided will include handmade natural inks, watercolour inks, paints, oil pastels, printmaking materials, collage materials and more. Although materials will be provided, you are more than welcome to bring your own to work with too if you have some ideas.

Suitable for all levels - some experience of working with art materials would be beneficial but isn't necessary

Artwork by a workshop participant

Included in your ticket

All materials and tuition to create your artwork, a nature walk, access to the beautiful Design Chapel workshop space including facilities, specially brewed loose leaf herbal tea and a slice of cake.

Please note that this workshop will require a minimum of 7 people to run. There are a limited number of lower priced tickets available for those who would benefit from paying a reduced ticket fee. If you are able to cover the full amount, please allow others who may benefit to have priority for these tickets.

Artwork by a workshop participant

About Lucie

Lucie is a conceptual artist and educator based in Hampshire. Through art she explores innate connections between the human condition and the landscape. She believes deeply in the healing power of nature.

Lucie works with communities, organisations and individuals around Hampshire. She studied her BA in Fine Art at Arts University Plymouth and is currently studying a Masters in Contemporary Art and Archaeology. Lucie regularly exhibits in Hampshire and beyond.

Contact and connect with Lucie - Instagram and Facebook: @luciesmithart, email: luciesmithart@gmail.com, website: luciesmithart.com

Accessibility information

The Design Chapel is fully accessible with no stairs on entry. There is also an accessible toilet close by to the workshop area. There is free street parking on Cemetery Road close by - The Design Chapel is situated in the Old Cemetery which is next to Southampton Common.