Christmas Roses Workshop 2026 (One-Day)

WITH BOTANICAL ARTIST CHARLOTTE HEPWORTH

Wednesday 9th December 2026

£195.00

Discover the timeless art of waxed paper flowers with Charlotte Hepworth, Master of Wax Flowers, whose creations are so lifelike you'll be forgiven for mistaking them for the real thing. Over this festive one-day workshop in the Highgrove Garden Room, Charlotte will guide you as you transform humble crepe paper, painted with artist oils and dipped in wax, into beautiful, everlasting Christmas roses in the shades of your choice. You’ll leave with your own pot of Christmas roses, alongside a hand-painted “ghost flower” to treasure.

Please note, this is a one-day workshop.

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All profits are donated to charity

Christmas Roses Workshop 2026 (One-Day)

Christmas Roses Workshop 2026 (One-Day)

£195.00

£195.00

A creative day for all experience levels

No previous experience is needed. Charlotte begins with an introduction to the history of paper flowers and her own journey into the craft, before guiding you through every stage: cutting templates, petals, leaves and stamens; choosing colours from reference material and real flowers; assembling your Christmas roses with glue and fine wire; painting with thinned oils; and finally shaping, waxing and arranging them in a vase or vintage pot, finished with moss.

All materials are included, and every guest will receive a full set of written instructions to take home. Please bring an apron, as it is essential for painting.

Workshop with lunch

Enjoy a warm welcome in the Garden Room on the Highgrove Estate, with tea or coffee on arrival as you settle in for a festive day of creativity. After a busy morning at the workbench, relax over a delicious lunch freshly prepared by our Highgrove chefs, before returning to bring your Christmas roses to life. The day closes with tea and refreshments, plus a chance to explore the Highgrove shop, perfect for Christmas gift shopping.

Programme

  • 10:00 am – Guests arrive, with tea and coffee served
  • 10:30 am – Workshop begins: introduction to paper flowers, painting your ghost flower, then cutting templates, petals, leaves and stamens
  • 1:00 pm – Lunch
  • 2:00 pm – Workshop resumes: painting, shaping and waxing your Christmas roses, then arranging and mossing your pot
  • 4:00 pm – Afternoon tea, time to browse the Highgrove shop, and guests depart

About Charlotte

Charlotte Hepworth has been crafting waxed paper flowers for over 30 years, an art form rooted in the legacy of Constance Spry’s celebrated artificial flower studio in London. Trained in art, Charlotte was inspired to begin after meeting a former student of Spry’s studio and went on to create flowers for prestigious clients, including the National Trust and Chatsworth House.

Her work has been shown at fairs across the UK, including House & Garden and Homes & Gardens in London, and commissioned by historic venues such as Fairfax House in York and Attingham Park in Shropshire. She also works closely with interior designers, creating flowers that she individually cuts, assembles, paints with artist oils, and finishes in wax. Charlotte’s passion for capturing flowers' natural beauty elevates this delicate medium into a truly timeless art form.

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Important Information

  • Admittance is 15 minutes before the time of your visit.
  • Visitors 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.
  • Please do not bring dogs onto the Estate (only assistance and guide dogs are permitted). Cars with dogs will be turned away. 
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded, or replaced. The resale, alteration, or defacing of a ticket will render it void.
  • Visitors are required to bring photographic identification (i.e., a passport, driving licence, 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.
  • 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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