Let your child’s creativity bloom in the Wild Willow Art Club, a hands-on, nature-inspired art series at OmVed Gardens. Designed for children aged 6 to 12, this fun and engaging club explores seasonal themes through artistic activities using natural materials.
Whether you join for a single session or book the full course at a discount, each workshop promises a joyful experience in both the new Barn and in the garden.
What to Expect
Each session explores a new theme, from making clay vases to autumn lanterns. Children will experiment with different artistic techniques, work with foraged materials, and bring home their own unique creations. Expect a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather and be ready to get a little messy!
What You'll Learn
- Creative techniques using natural materials
- Seasonal crafts inspired by the garden
- How to connect with nature through art
- 'Leave no Trace' and Composting tips
What’s Included
- All art materials and tools
- Hands-on guidance from Corrie Wingate, an experienced artist and facilitator
- A completed artwork to take home
Who Can Take Part?
Children aged 6-12 with an accompanying adult. No prior experience needed, just a love for art and nature!
Wild Willow Art Club Sessions
You can book individual sessions or the full course for a discount. Click on the links to book individual sessions.
Summer’s Colour Palette: Concertina Sketchbook – Sat 28 June, 10:30am - 12:15pm
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Handcrafted Clay Vases & Wildflower Arranging – Sat 2 August, 10:30am - 12:15pm
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Bespoke Seed Packets – Sat 27 September, 10:30am - 12:15pm
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Autumn Lantern-Making – Sat 25 October, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Winter Willow Decorations – Sat 22 November, 10:30am - 12:15pm
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About the host:
Corrie Wingate is an artist and arts facilitator based in North London.
After traveling across Africa as a documentary photographer and developing a passion for community arts, she founded Kids Create Kenya, an art centre and artist residency at a children’s home on Lamu Island. Now in its 11th year, the centre provides a creative space where children and young adults can express themselves through art.
Since 2020, Corrie has been part of the garden and kitchen team at Omved, where she now facilitates nature-based art programs for children and adults, helping others connect with creativity and the natural world.
@corriewingate @kidscreatekenya
About OmVed Gardens:
OmVed Gardens is a garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London dedicated to exploring the connections between food, ecology and creativity for health and climate resilience. We are on a mission to inspire ecological awareness and action, and deepen our understanding of interconnectedness with the natural world.
As a registered Community Interest Company, all our activities prioritise social and ecological objectives. Whether collaborating with chefs, creatives, gardeners, or schools, OmVed Gardens is a hub for education, connection, and action. We aim to inspire individuals and communities to reimagine their role in building a healthier, more resilient world.
We work to increase biodiversity - of species, seeds, food systems, and participation, through regenerative gardening, seed saving, habitat creation, and ecological education. Our space serves as a living example of how urban areas can be transformed into thriving ecosystems that support both human and non-human communities.
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Subsidised Tickets: We have a few reserved tickets at a subsidised rate. If these workshops are not monetarily accessible, please write to us at events@omvedgardens.com to avail yourself of a subsidised ticket rate. Subject to availability.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, except in cases where a waiting list exists for the session. If the event is sold out, a refund may be considered if requested up to 10 days prior to the session date. Please write to us for any refund inquiries.
