Join me in my London studio for an intimate workshop where we transform flower bouquet inspiration into expressive, intuitive paintings.

What you’ll learn

• Laura’s approach to observational drawing — quick, confident linework that captures gesture and rhythm.

• Layering techniques for creating depth and movement using washes, marks and mixed media.

• How to loosen up: exercises to move from perfection to presence, letting intuition guide colour and composition.

• Practical methods for making florals feel “alive”: gestural stems, spontaneous petal shapes and dynamic negative space.

• Personal guidance on developing a unique, emotive floral vocabulary suited to your hand.

Where

• Located 10-15 mins from black horse station

• 20 mins from Walthamstow central

• Acme Studios, Billet road, Walthamstow

• You could combine this trip with a visit to the William Morris Gallery - and see their current exhibition, there are plenty of wonderful eateries in Walthamstow and creative spots to visit.

Materials

• We’ll use oil pastel to create small studies

• Workshop worksheet

• Artist crayons to create loose drawings

• Acrylic paint and canvas to create a canvas painting

• All taken home with you

Workshop details

• Duration: 3 hours (including a 15-minute break).

• Group size: strictly limited to 10 participants

• What’s provided: all materials and surfaces needed to explore drawing and painting techniques.

• Refreshments: light drinks and nibbles served during the session.

Why attend

• Learn directly from Laura Gee’s studio practice — techniques refined through a career of intuitive abstract painting.

• Develop confidence in making loose, “alive” floral work you’ll be proud to show.

• Small group setting ensures individual feedback and a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

• Perfect for beginners who want structured guidance, and for more experienced painters seeking fresh approaches to expressive botanicals.

Reserve your place Spaces are limited to 10 participants.

Book early to secure your spot and spend an inspiring 3 hours creating bold, intuitive flower paintings in Laura’s studio.

Discover a day in Laura Gee’s studio where loose landscapes come alive , guided, intuitive, and entirely your own.

This workshop is for anyone who wants to translate a memorable place into a painting that captures feeling rather than detail. Bring a landscape that matters to you - a childhood riverbank, a beach at dusk, a hillside that shifted something inside you , a photo from holiday and we’ll explore how to turn those memories into colour, texture and movement. If you don’t have a specific landscape reference Laura will have landscape options to choose from and we ca create an imagined piece with intention and feeling.

What we’ll do:

• Reflect on your chosen landscape: identify the sensations, light and atmosphere that make it special.

• Develop a feeling-led colour palette: learn how to mix evocative tones that convey mood rather than literal accuracy.

• Experiment with mark-making: discover simple gestures, layering and tools to suggest space, form and energy.

• Build a loose landscape: combine palette and marks into a cohesive piece that feels alive and true to your memory.

• Personal guidance: tailored feedback from Laura to help you loosen up, trust instinct and make bold choices.

Materials

• 0il pastel on artist paper

• Acrylic on canvas

• workshop worksheet

• Reference artist books

Who it’s for:

• Beginners who want an approachable, creativity-focused introduction to landscape painting.

• Creatives who ant to try a different approach to painting

• Anyone wanting to honour a place through a personal, painterly response.

What to expect:

• Small group size for individual attention.

• All materials provided; you’re welcome to bring reference photos or small mementos from your place.

• A calm, focused atmosphere in Laura’s London studio where creative risks are encouraged.

• Drinks and nibbles throughout the session

• In a professional Artist studio

Location:

• Located 10-15 mins from black horse station

• 20 mins from Walthamstow central

• Acme Studios, Billet road, Walthamstow

• You could combine this trip with a visit to the William Morris Gallery - and see their current exhibition, there are plenty of wonderful eateries in Walthamstow and creative spots to visit.

Takeaway: You’ll leave with a finished loose landscape that carries the mood and memory of your chosen place, plus practical skills in palette-making, mark-making and expressive painting to continue at home.

Spaces are limited to keep the session intimate maximum 10 people. Reserve your place to transform a beloved landscape into a painting that feels alive.