6 Week Course: Trees & Folktales

6 week course | Thursday 17th September - Thursday 22nd October

Step into a forest of stories, memory and myth and learn to paint watercolour trees with Holly.

Each week, we will explore a different tree as our creative starting point, drawing inspiration from the form, character and stories that surround it.

Holly will introduce a range of step-by-step watercolour techniques, alongside simple warm-up exercises and mindful creative practices, allowing your confidence to grow week by week. Over the course, you will grow a woodland of watercolour paintings to take home.

What you’ll gain:

• Practical watercolour techniques for painting trees, texture and atmosphere

• Increased creative confidence and a mindful approach to artmaking

• Ways to use folklore and stories as artistic inspiration

• A calm, supportive space to enjoy the creative process over outcomes

What Folk House students had to say:

"It is a lovely mix of mindfulness, creativity and nature connection."

"I appreciated the thought Holly put into every session, starting with a mindfulness exercise and poem, and bringing in stories and ideas connected to the subject matter." "A really interesting way of looking at the change of season and to get back in touch with nature."

No previous experience is necessary, this course is open to all levels and abilities. Just bring yourself and an open mind!

Please note that materials are not provided, but a detailed materials list will be shared so you can create your own creative kit for the course and beyond.