CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED WORKSHOPS
Chantelle invites her favourite crafters, artists and visionaries into Apricity for a collection of workshops, grounded in creativity, reconnection and nature.
SATURDAY 18TH JULY
Julia McAuley
Pearl & Pen Calligraphy
We are delighted to be welcoming calligrapher & wax seal artist, Julia McAuley, to Apricity in July. Specialising in elegant copperplate, Julia's session will be a mindful introduction to the art of drawing letters in our lovely, sun-lit space.
Guests attending the workshop will first learn the basics of calligraphy equipment and how to use it. They will then learn the basic strokes of calligraphy, and by the end of the session, be able to form words. Guests will leave the workshop with their own finished piece of calligraphy, along with all the materials used throughout the session, to continue practising their skills at home!
Tickets are £20 for the workshop with the option to add on a 5-course tasting lunch for £59pp.
PAST SESSIONS
SATURDAY 13TH JUNE
Lydia Bolton,
Fashion Designer & Creator
In celebration of Climate Month, and to round-off the first series of Consciously Crafted, Chantelle was joined by slow fashion designer and creator, Lydia Bolton.
Lydia has become known in London for her zero-waste approach, working with sleeping stock, deadstock fabrics and thrifted items to create luxury yet accessible clothing and homeware, and has partnered with brands including eBay, By Rotation, Nike & Adidas.
On Saturday 13th June, Lydia taught a Napkin Embroidery Workshop, utilising vintage cloths, with guests leaving with an art piece which otherwise would have ended up in landfill.
SATURDAY 30TH MAY
Lydia Lepere,
Ceramicist
On Saturday 30th May, Ceramicist Lydia Lepere taught guests how to create two unique scallop dishes, using the shells themselves to shape and imprint their pieces.
After the session, the pieces were kiln-fired and finished with a transparent glaze - transformed into beautiful, functional objects to enjoy or gift to someone special.
SATURDAY 16TH MAY
Gemma Wilson,
Multidisciplinary Artist
On Saturday 16th May, we welcomed Gemma Wilson, the multidisciplinary artist behind the tapestries that bring Apricity’s walls to life and former Apricity alumna, Gemma works at the intersection of ceramics & textiles.
During this session, she guided guests through her creative process and crafting their own piece of art using foraged natural materials & hand embroidery.
SATURDAY 14TH MAY
Alice Donadoni,
Florist
To kick off the series on Saturday 14th March, Chantelle welcomed season-led florist Alice Donadoni, founder of Mora Floral Studio. During the session, she shared her expertise in seasonal floristry whilst demonstrating her organic creative process.
Guests gained an insight into Alice’s approach by creating their own miniature floral arrangement set within an oyster shell - a thoughtful piece that connected back to the earth and celebrates nature throughout.
