Workshops across the region, teaching you to craft nature in paper!

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Learn the art of paper sculpture through Folly + Bird’s range of masterclasses and workshops. 

Fiona McKeown is an accomplished nature artist, designing and sculpting paper flowers and foliage from natural products. Over the year’s, she has developed designs, tips and techniques which she is passionate about passing on to a new generation. 

How to dye and colour petals, crafting paper from petals, ways to shape and curl petals, how to design your own flowers – and many more topics.

Learn how to create peonies, dahlias, cosmos and apple blossom branches - and many more.

Our next workshop, is a Bluebell Book Art Workshop, 10.30 - 1.30pm on Sunday 6th April, at The Sill, Northumberland National Park.

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Our next workshops

WILDFLOWER INKING

JESMOND LIBRARY, THURSDAY 27 MARCH, 1.30-3.30PM

Explore the skills of inking and printing to create stunning wildflower scenes.

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PAPER DAFFODIL

JESMOND LIBRARY, THURSDAY 3 APRIL, 1.30-3.30PM

Create a sculpted, 3D paper daffodil.

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JAPANESE KIRI-E

JESMOND LIBRARY, THURSDAY 10 APRIL, 1.30-3.30PM

Explore the ancient art of Japanese Kiri-e, creating collage with paper fragments.

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SPRING PAPER BLOSSOM

SUNDERLAND MUSEUM + WINTER GARDENS

SATURDAY 24 MAY, 12PM

Learn to craft exquisite apple blossom using paper, inks and tools!

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Bluebell Book Art Workshop - SOLD OUT

The Sill, Northumberland National Park

10.30 - 1.30pm on Sunday 6th April 2025

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Paper Peony Posy Workshop - SOLD OUT

The Biscuit Factory Gallery, Newcastle

10.30 - 1.30pm on Saturday 10th May 2025

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One-to-one virtual session

You can book in a one-to-one virtual session with me where you can cover any topics you wish.

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