A Beginners introduction to acrylic ' flowers in bloom' painting with Helen's Paintbox

Join Helen for a relaxing evening learning how to paint florals with acrylic paints. You will learn about the different types of acrylic paints, brushes and the effect they have on a variety of papers and surfaces.

Helen will guide you through with tips and techniques on how to enhance your painting, you will also complete a sample sheet of experimental brush strokes and textured backgrounds, and a quick step by step painting using unconventional materials, such as bubble wrap, plastic bags ,cotton buds and old credit cards.

For your final piece, Helen will help you to get amazing results from your chosen image selected on the evening.

Date: 11th February 2026
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Cost: £55

Please visit www.cabbagerose.co.uk to book.

You may also like the following events from Cabbage Rose:

• This Tuesday, 18th November, 06:00 pm, Festive Gnomes with Folklaura Ceramics in Leek
• This Wednesday, 19th November, 06:00 pm, Fabric Xmas bunting with Cabbage Rose in Leek
• This Sunday, 23rd November, 09:00 am, Jointed Xmas Memory Bear with Helen Mountford in Leek

Also check out other Arts events in Leek, Fine Arts events in Leek.