Learn How to Make a Gratitude Collaged Lotus Book

Goal for the Workshop: To learn how to make a collaged lotus book and cultivate gratitude, joy, and resilience through mindful making.

This 4.5-hour, hands-on bookmaking workshop guides you step by step in constructing a lotus book from scratch, then transforming it into a personal gratitude book using collage, vintage ephemera, and thoughtful prompts.

Guided by Sarah, collage artist and founder of Collé, you’ll enjoy a slow, reflective creative experience designed to nurture resilience, build confidence, and teach a bookmaking technique you can continue using in your own creative wellbeing practice.

Lotus books are perfect for visual journaling, mixed-media projects, gratitude practice, or as meaningful handmade gifts.

This workshop is open to all levels, ages 18+.

What you’ll get

✨ Collé creative prompt handout focused on gratitude and reflection

📘 Step-by-step guidance to construct and decorate your own lotus book

🎨 All materials provided, including papers, vintage ephemera, and collage treasures

🫶 A calm, inclusive space to build creative confidence and connect with yourself and others

⏰ Limited spaces to ensure a relaxed, hands-on experience – book early to avoid missing out

Practical Information

📍 Venue: Coda Music and Arts Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Walkford, Christchurch BH23 5QL

🕥 Time: 10:30am – 3:00pm (includes a short lunch break)

🎟️ Price: £65 per person (booking fee included)

🍴 Please bring your own lunch. Drinks and snacks will be available to buy from the café

✂️ Collage, Bookmaking & Paper Art Workshops that spark creativity and strengthen resilience
Founded by Sarah, Collé offers hands-on creative experiences blending playful collage, mindful making, and book arts. Each workshop helps you slow down, explore new ideas, and reconnect with yourself, using creative practice to build resilience and inner calm. Learn more at or on Instagram @colle.uk

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