Drawn to Nature: Exploring art and nature in the Royal Parks

Join the Help Nature Thrive team for a unique series of nature-inspired art workshops in the heart of the Royal Parks. Across a range of dates in autumn and winter, these creative sessions invite you to slow down, observe the natural world, and connect to it through art. Each session focuses on a different theme, offering a fresh way to connect with wildlife, plants, and the changing seasons.

Whether you come to one workshop or join many, each experience offers a new way to engage with the beauty and biodiversity of the parks. Workshops will be released throughout the season, so there’s always something new to discover.

No artistic experience needed – just curiosity and a love of nature. All materials are provided. Come as you are, and let nature spark your creativity!

Sessions:

Friday 24 October: Learn about leaves, why do they change colour, why are they important? Create your own piece of artwork using autumnal leaves.

Thursday 6 November: Celebrate the ecological importance of seed heads by transforming their forms into bold lino prints. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to design, carve and print to create your own botanical masterpiece.

Friday 14 November: Join us in The Regent’s Park for a relaxing afternoon of nature sketching. Let your pencil wander as you create a series of sketches to take home with you inspired by the park’s natural beauty.

Friday 5 December: Celebrate the season by creating clay star ornaments printed with the delicate textures of seed heads. Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on workshop crafting unique decorations to gift or keep.

All sessions run 12:30-3:30pm.

Designed for adult attendees, over 18 years of age. For more information please or email helpnaturethrive@royalparks.org.uk.

Help Nature Thrive delivers exciting biodiversity, engagement and citizen science projects across The Royal Parks. Take a look at our website for other events and ways to get involved. The Help Nature Thrive project is made possible thanks to the wonderful players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Please note that these FREE tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Some events have a £5 deposit. This is to minimise dropouts and will be refunded after you attend the event. If this is a barrier to you attending the event, please contact helpnaturethrive@royalparks.org.uk for a free ticket. If the event sells out, then you will be able to join a waiting list. If you no longer require your tickets, please cancel in advance so that we may offer them to others on the waitlist.

This event will be led by The Royal Parks charity. By coming you are supporting our work to provide 5,000 acres of urban green respite in the centre of our bustling capital city. If you value your Royal Parks, please consider making an additional gift. It will make all the difference to their future.

Discover more about The Royal Parks at: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/