**Sold Out** Wax Paper Parrot Tulips Workshop (One-Day)

WITH CHARLOTTE HEPWORTH

Wednesday 29th April 2026

£195.00

** SOLD OUT **

Create beautiful wax paper parrot tulips in this hands-on workshop hosted by Charlotte Hepworth. Discover the art of paper flower making in this immersive workshop at Highgrove, where you’ll learn to craft delicate, lifelike tulips from start to finish.

Following an introduction to paper flowers, you’ll explore how to shape petals and leaves prior to waxing, assemble them into elegant tulip forms, and arrange your finished blooms in a vase or vintage pot that is perfect for gift-giving.

This full-day workshop includes a delicious lunch, making it an ideal day out to enjoy with loved ones or friends.

Please note, this is a one-day workshop.

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All profits are donated to charity

Wax Paper Tulips Workshop

**Sold Out** Wax Paper Parrot Tulips Workshop (One-Day)

£195.00

£195.00

Craft delicate, lifelike flowers

In this creative and hands-on workshop, you will:

  • Use cut-out templates to shape petals, leaves, and calyxes.
  • Assemble your tulips using thin wires and glue, guided by reference books and real flowers.
  • Paint the paper with thinned oils and shape the flowers before applying wax.
  • Wax your finished flowers and arrange them beautifully in a vase or vintage pot.

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own paper tulips, the skills to make more at home, and a deeper appreciation for this delicate craft.

A hands-on day out with a delicious lunch

After an immersive morning of creativity, transition to the elegant Orchard Room for a delightful lunch. Surrounded by the beauty of nature and the echoes of your artistic endeavours, savour a meal that complements the day's experiences.

Programme

  • 10:00am - Guests arrive; refreshments are served
  • 10:30am - Workshop session begins
  • 1:00pm - Lunch is served
  • 2:00pm - Workshop session resumes
  • 4:30pm - Workshop ends, and guests depart

About Charlotte

Charlotte Hepworth has been creating exquisite waxed paper flowers for over 30 years, continuing the legacy of the renowned Constance Spry artificial flower studio in London. Trained in art and inspired by a student of Spry’s studio, Charlotte began her career crafting paper flowers for prestigious clients, including the National Trust and Chatsworth House.

Her work has been showcased at leading UK fairs such as House & Garden and Homes & Gardens in London and commissioned by historic venues including Fairfax House in York and Attingham Park in Shropshire. Charlotte regularly collaborates with interior designers, transforming crepe paper into delicate flowers that are individually cut, assembled, hand-painted with artist oils, and finished with a protective wax coating.

With a passion for capturing the natural beauty of flowers, Charlotte elevates this intricate craft into a timeless and elegant art form.

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Important Information

  • Guests are required to bring an apron for use during their work.
  • Guests will not be admitted without a valid ticket.
  • Although guests will be dining from a set menu, if you do have any dietary requirements, food intolerances, or allergies, please inform the Customer Service team no later than 2 weeks prior to your event at events@highgrovegardens.com.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded, or replaced. Reselling, altering, or defacing a ticket will render it void.
  • Guests are required to bring photographic identification (i.e., a passport, driving license, or bus pass). Alternatively, a bank card is acceptable.
  • Accessibility and visitor well-being are very important to us. Should you have any additional requirements, please contact customerservices@highgrovegardens.com.
  • Smoking (including vaping) is not permitted anywhere on the Estate.
  • Please do not bring dogs onto the Estate (only assistance and guide dogs permitted).
  • Satellite navigation should only be used as a general guide. Please visit www.highgrovegardens.com/pages/directions for directions. what3words: presuming.episodes.talent
  • Please note that this event does not include a tour of the gardens.
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