Join me in Tadcaster on 1st August at Born of Botanics for a hands-on workshop where I will guide you through creating a beautiful paper peony — perfect for adding timeless, sculptural elegance to your home or gifting to someone special. You'll learn professional techniques for shaping petals, assembling the bloom, and finishing with subtle texture and colour so your peony looks effortless and lifelike. All materials are provided; whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, expect a relaxed, creative session and a stunning finished flower to take home. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.
What to Expect
Join Sophie Longhurst for an immersive one-day workshop where you'll learn to create a stunning paper peony to take home, receive a signed copy of Sophie's book, a complete kit to continue crafting at home, and enjoy a guided scent-blending session with Alex of Born of Botanics. Tea, coffee, and a light lunch are provided.
What you'll experience
Hands-on instruction: Step-by-step tuition from Sophie covering petal shaping, assembly, wiring, and finishing techniques so you leave confident in building realistic, lasting paper peonies.
Scent blending with Born of Botanics: Collaborate with Alex to create a bespoke fragrance to pair with your flower—choose notes, learn blending principles, and take home your personalized scent sample.
Book and take-home kit: A signed copy of Sophie’s book on paper floristry plus a curated kit containing pre-cut paper, tools, wire, adhesives, and finishing materials so you can continue creating at home.
Refreshments: Tea and coffee throughout the day and a light lunch served mid-workshop.
Small class size: Intimate groups for focused attention and plenty of one-to-one guidance.
Who this is for
Beginners through intermediate makers who want expert tuition.
Makers looking to develop a signature piece for display.
Anyone interested in scent design and marrying fragrance with visual art.
Practical details
Duration: Full day (typically 5-6 hours including breaks).
What to bring: Comfortable clothing and, if you prefer, an apron. All materials supplied.
Accessibility: Please tell us about any access or dietary requirements when booking.
Outcome: One finished paper peony, a personalized fragrance sample, Sophie’s signed book, and a complete kit to continue crafting at home.
Reserve your place Spaces are limited to ensure quality tuition. To book, provide your name, contact details, any dietary needs, and accessibility requirements. Payment secures your spot.
Create something beautiful, learn new skills, and take home tools and scent to keep the inspiration alive.
Date
Saturday August 1st, 2026
Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Born of Botanics
21 Kirkgate, Tadcaster, LS24 9AQ
Sample Schedule
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There is a free car park to the rear of the shop and an ally to access the entrance.
tea and coffee and a quick introduction.
Begin making!
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A light lunch will be provided, please let us know if you have any dietry requirements.
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We'll end the day with a closing circle before campers head home for the evening.
Where to Find Us
Born of Botanics
21 Kirkgate
Tadcaster
LS24 9AQ
