Nature's Workshop: Crafting with Beeswax and Blooms
Welcome to Nature's Workshop! Explore the enchanting world of bees and blooms with us. Discover how bees interact with flowers, learn about beeswax, and create your own scented posy and beeswax candles. Get ready to dive into nature's beauty and craft your own treasures!
A special collaboration between Katie from Wild Oak Workshops; immerse yourself in an afternoon of bees and blooms!
Watch as the wonders of the natural world come to life through the delicate dance of bees and blooms. Join us on an enchanting afternoon as we venture into the heart of a buzzing beehive, discovering the intricate relationship between bees and the colourful tapestry of flowers that adorn our gardens and hedgerows.
After our hive exploration, engross yourself in the art of nature-inspired crafting by creating a scented posy and a pair of decorated, hand-rolled beeswax candles. Guided by our experienced artisans, you'll create beautiful treasures infused with the essence of the natural world.
Get ready to awaken your senses, ignite your creativity, and celebrate the boundless beauty of beeswax and blooms in Nature's Workshop.
This event is taking place on: Thursday 23rd May 2024 2pm-5pm
FAQs:
Bees are scary, do I have to get close to the bees?
Often people are surprised at how relaxing it can be to stand beside a calm hive of honey bees but it’s completely understandable to be a little nervous. When we visit the hive you are equipped with a protective beekeeping suit and will be with a professional beekeeper who’s job it is to understand the bees and ensure they’re safe to be around. When we visit the hive you can get up close or stand further away; wherever you feel most comfortable.
Is this the same as a “bee experience”?
These events are quite different from the usual bee experiences hosted by Sunnyfields which are more about spending prolonged time with the bees and hives, the visit to the hives for this event will be brief to give you some insight into a colony but won’t be as long or detailed as during a bee experience.
Where is the event taking place?
The events will be taking place in the training apiary at Sunnyfields HQ which is in the beautiful Waveney Valley on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. The apiary is located next to a 99 acre ancient woodland where buzzards, red kites, deer, foxes and other wildlife can be found in abundance, the location is surrounded by fields (and the nearest neighbour is ½ a mile away!). The postcode is NR35 2DQ – half an hour from Norwich, an hour from Ipswich and just over an hour from Colchester.
Who is Katie?
Katie is the Creative tutor at Wild Oak Workshops. She has created immersive, seasonal experiences to connect you to Nature. Her love of creativity stems for her career in Interior Design, always being drawn to the natural dye colours, botanical prints, tactile fabrics such as wools, cottons and linens. As ‘Chief Nester’ she also dressed the homes with flowers, and this is where her love of all things floral and wild foliage was ignited. Having moved to Norfolk Katie has been inspired by the abundance of each season and now incorporates as many wild accents as possible into her bouquets.
Her Wild Floristry workshops are relaxing, absorbing experiences where you learn so much about the language of flowers, how they talk to the bees and buzzing insects and create beautiful posies all inspired by Nature and the Seasons.
www.wildoakworkshops.com @wildoakworkshops create@wildoakworkshops.com
I’ve bought a ticket but can no longer attend.
Tickets for events are non-refundable.
I’m travelling for the event, is there accommodation nearby?
Woodcutters Lodge is available onsite and is a beautiful shepherds hut. There are other beautiful places to stay nearby such as Albion Nights. If you need any recommendations for places to stay please do get in touch.
Small Print
Please note that in the event of poor weather the event will be postponed or cancelled. If this happens you have the opportunity to attend another date or a refund (subject to costs) will be provided.
This event is suitable for those age 14 and up (anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult).
You will be contacted during the week leading up to the event to confirm attendance, location and what to bring.
