I can't remember if I've mentioned the Makers Barn on here before or not, but it is a fanstastic place and I keep an eye on their workshops, because they tend to be a little unusual but very good.
There is also a local lady who makes paper flowers that sells them at the Makers Barn, but every time I've been they have been sold out. So when I saw she would be doing a class at the Makers Barn on making paper peonies I had to sign up. Her flowers are amazing!
So this weekend I spend the morning in the Barn with Rachel Southon and 5 other ladies and learnt how to make a peony.
Rachel dyes her own crepe paper for her flowers and the range we had to chose from was wonderful. While I was very tempted by a deep purple/red, I ended up with a much paler pink.
She then talked us through the process step by step. After a stressful busy week, it was so nice to sit in the quite calm barn, filled with beautiful handmade things, while cutting and glueing paper.
We had a range of abilities in the group, but there was no stress. Help was given as needed and Rachel was a great teacher sharing tips and tricks as we went.
And after 3 and a half hours we all had a peony. While they were all different, they were also beautiful. I am so chuffed with mine. Such a lovely way to spend a morning.
The only thing to spoil it was realising I'd left all my template behind in my excitement over my flower.
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