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Registrations are open for Flora Fest 2025’s two workshops.
Artist Kathy Chase and Pauline Livesey of Leafy Hollow Botanicals will host botanical workshops aimed to ignite your creativity and soothe your soul.
Both workshops are on Saturday, November 15, and spaces are limited. All materials are supplied.
Workshop one is the Sensory Art of Natural Perfumery from 10.30am to 12.30pm, and will be led by Pauline Livesey, of Leafy Hollow Botanicals. The workshop will cover a brief history of perfumery, from the ancient Egyptians to the present day, along with methods used to capture the fragrant essence from plants, fragrance families – choose one to suit your personality, and mixology or how to blend different notes from essential oils to create your individual perfume.
Workshop two is Magnolia Magic – Ink Pen and Watercolour from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, run by Kathy Chase. She will help you nurture your inner artist, while guiding you step by step as you paint a stunning magnolia branch and learn simple watercolour and ink pen techniques.
The workshops are part of Flora Fest, which is held annually in Waiuku. The event aims to celebrate all things botanical with a focus on including the community and people of all ages.
The festival will include the Franklin Rose Society Show, workshops, kids’ art, market stalls, and refreshments. Guest speakers will include Jack Hobbs, Lynda Hallinan, and Jacqui Knight. There is a $10 cover charge for one or all three of the speakers’ sessions; otherwise, entry to the festival is by koha. Workshops are $45 each.
- Flora Fest is held on November 14-15, from 10am to 4pm at St Andrews Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku.
