Step into the colourful world of Mary Delany and collage
Step into the colourful world of Mary Delany – an 18th-century woman who didn’t start her amazing paper flower art until she was 72 years old! Using tiny pieces of coloured paper, Mary created stunning flowers so realistic that even her friends thought they were real. Now it’s your turn! Join us for a fun and hands-on collaging activity where families can cut, stick, and create their own paper blooms, just like Mary did over 200 years ago.
We’ll provide all the materials – you bring the creativity. While you snip and stick, you’ll also discover a little more about Mary’s fascinating life, her love of nature, and how she turned everyday paper into a masterpiece. Perfect for all ages, this is a great way to get crafty, learn a bit of history, and leave with your own handmade collage to take home!
No booking necessary and all materials are provided. All ages and abilities welcome. A perfect mix of craft, nature and history for all ages and skill levels! Children under 8 may need some parental guidance (children accompanied by an adult please)
A Cirencester History Festival Event. Sponsored by the Bathurst Estate
Helianthus Annuus, by Mary Delany c.1772-1782 (detail) Image © The Trustees of the British Museum.
Tutor: Emma Roch
Date & Time: Saturday 1st November, 11am - 3pm
Venue: New Brewery Arts
Price: FREE
Who is this workshop for?
All ages and abilities welcome. A perfect mix of craft, nature and history for all ages and skill levels! Children under 8 may need some parental guidance (children accompanied by an adult please)
What you will need:
All materials provided
Meet Your Tutor - EMMA ROCH
Emma is trained in textiles and visual design. She is inspired by nature and the world around her, exploring colour, pattern and texture. Working in mixed media, Emma explores her passions through weave, print and collage. Her most recent work is collage inspired by pets, people and plants.
Emma is hugely passionate about making arts accessible to all and the positive impact it has on each of us. She find its hugely rewarding teaching creative workshops to under 18s; encouraging creative thinking, building resilience and empowering young artists to be freely expressive within their work.
Tutor Emma Roch
