Botanical Watercolour Illustration at The Walled Garden

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Join us for a full day Botanical Watercolour Illustration Workshop at the Walled Garden and take inspiration from the rich colours, seed heads and delicate forms of late autumn.

Guided by talented local botanical artist Alison Walker, a member of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists, this workshop offers a wonderful introduction to botanical illustration in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Throughout the day, Alison will show you how to observe your subject with confidence, understand its structure and capture its beauty using pencil and watercolour.

Working from seasonal plant material gathered from the garden, you’ll gradually build your skills before creating your own botanical watercolour study to take home.

Botanical Watercolour Illustration Workshop Details

Saturday 7 November 2026
10.30am to 4.00pm £100 per person

What You’ll Enjoy at the Botanical Watercolour Illustration Workshop

🖌️A leisurely guided walk through the Walled Garden

🖌️Expert tuition and individual guidance from botanical illustrator Alison Walker

🖌️All materials, including pencils, watercolours, brushes and specialist paper

🖌️Homemade morning and afternoon refreshments, including fresh scones and our famous lemon drizzle cake

🖌️A delicious seasonal lunch served in our Glasshouse

Our Botanical Watercolour Illustration Workshop is suitable for adults of all abilities and provides plenty of individual guidance throughout the day.

Weather permitting, we’ll spend some time sketching outdoors, so please wear suitable clothing and comfortable footwear.

Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to develop your artistic skills. You’ll receive plenty of individual encouragement throughout the day.

Come on your own or bring a friend and enjoy an inspiring day of creativity. You’ll leave with new skills, fresh inspiration and a beautiful botanical painting to frame and enjoy for years to come.

Finding Us

Access the Craigdarragh Road from the A2 Belfast–Bangor carriageway. Follow the signs for Helen’s Bay.

Continue along Craigdarragh Road for approximately 0.8 miles, where you will see the Walled Garden on your left.

Proceed towards the 30mph speed limit before the railway bridge and turn left at the Walled Garden Sign.

Drive down laneway and park.

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