Engaging in practical creative workshops has always been a passion of mine, and I recently had the opportunity to explore the art of millinery at Central Saint Martins in London. The Millinery Workshop Short Course, expertly led by the talented milliner Judy Bentinck, offered a unique experience that combined technique, creativity, and a deep appreciation for hat-making.

Back in April of this year I had the incredible opportunity to attend the ‘Botanical Sketchbook Study: Intermediate’ course at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. This course offered a perfect blend of art and botany, drawing in fellow plant enthusiasts and artists alike. The class was taught by the wonderful botanical artist Lucy Smith who shared her work and process with us over the three day course.

Nicki Miles - surface pattern designer - learns how to sew a dress at a beginners dressmaking class, using the Tilly and the Buttons Lotta dress pattern.

Earlier this year a friend and I signed up for a beginners dressmaking class. Ever since I started designing surface pattern designs I have dreamt of wearing a dress made from one of my very own fabric designs…