Botanical Drawing Workshop (One-Day)

Botanical Drawing Workshop (One-Day)

with Matthew Rice

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Led by illustrator and designer Matthew Rice, known for his work on Emma Bridgewater ceramics, this one-day course offers a wonderful opportunity to unleash your artistic flair. Focusing on the botanicals at Highgrove, you will learn the basics of drawing and applying colour using watercolours, allowing you to create your own botanical watercolour masterpiece.

The day includes a two-hour guided tour of the gardens at Highgrove, where you’ll have the chance to paint amidst the beautiful surroundings. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a Champagne Afternoon Tea and a discussion with Matthew Rice. This course is the perfect chance to engage with the many botanicals at Highgrove and bring them to life through your watercolour art.

Please note, this is a one-day workshop

£250.00

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Incorporate elements from the gardens into your artwork

In this workshop at Highgrove, Matthew will begin by covering the fundamentals of measuring, drawing, and applying watercolours. He will teach you how to observe and accurately translate your subject onto paper. You will work with both cut and live flowers.

This workshop also includes a two-hour guided walk around the royal gardens with Matthew and one of our expert garden guides. During this walk, you will have the opportunity to stop and paint what you see. This is a wonderful chance to immerse yourself in your surroundings, enjoying the sights, smells, and colours of the gardens while incorporating these elements into your artwork.

Matthew is a very encouraging teacher, making this course suitable for complete beginners.

Workshop with Champagne Afternoon Tea

After a warm welcome to Highgrove, enjoy a delicious assortment of pastries and your choice of tea or coffee. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and chat about the day’s activities with Matthew.

Following a creative and fulfilling morning, you will be treated to a delightful afternoon tea, which includes a selection of savoury and sweet treats served on a three-tiered stand in the elegant Garden Room, complemented by your choice of tea or coffee, as well as a glass of Highgrove Champagne.