Sat 21 Mar
|Bishopthorpe, York
Out & About: New Beginnings Workshop
We’ll be exploring the reciprocal relationships between art, nature and wellbeing. With beginner gardeners and budding artists in mind, we’ll guide you gently through the seasons, sharing hands-on, practical skills in a mindful and supportive way.
Time & Location
21 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 15:00
Bishopthorpe, York
About the Event
Our first day-long gathering takes place on the cusp of the Spring Equinox — a perfect moment for new beginnings. We will gather in Emma’s cosy garden studio, tucked away in the picturesque, peaceful village of Bishopthorpe, just outside York. Before the workshop, you may wish to wander through the village and up to the gardens and parkland surrounding the Bishop’s Palace, with its impressive Gothic architecture.
When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with morning refreshments and the gentle excitement of a day set aside just for you. Shoes off, make yourself at home as we gather in good company, surrounded by thoughtful, special touches designed to treat and uplift you.
Our morning will begin in the garden, moving seamlessly between garden and studio depending on the weather. Together, we’ll notice winter’s leftover textures, tend what’s already growing, sow seeds, and create a small garden centrepiece to inspire our afternoon painting in the studio.
You’ll be encouraged to work experimentally and playfully, using whatever tools and techniques feel right for you — no prior experience necessary. It’s a day to slow down and create in flow. You’ll leave feeling proud and uplifted with your finished artwork, a mini garden, new skills for an exciting spring season ahead, and a renewed appreciation for nature.