Expressive Abstract Florals: A Playful Exploration

This 2.5-hour creative session is all about exploring expressive brushwork to evoke the essence of florals. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just beginning your creative journey, this workshop will guide you in moving beyond literal representation and discovering the beauty of layered, colourful floral impressions.

Guided by artist Ellie, you’ll experiment with layering, flowing lines, and the interplay of texture, colour, and composition to create floral pieces that feel alive and intuitive. Through expressive strokes and thoughtful layering, you’ll capture the spirit of flowers in a way that is uniquely your own.

What You’ll Do

🎨 Experiment with different tools – Use brushes, rubber and metal palette knives, sponges to create marks and shapes.
🌸 Play with layering & gestural strokes – Bring depth, movement, and energy to your piece.
🎭 Find your creative flow – Start with gentle sketches and exercises to loosen up before working on your final artwork.
🖌️ Learn new techniques – Ellie will demonstrate layering, mark-making, and texture-building techniques to help you bring expressive floral representation into your work.
🎨 Explore colour combinations – Discover how different colours interact and enhance your composition.

What You’ll Create

You’ll leave the session with your very own expressive abstract floral artwork on stretched paper - a unique and personal piece to be proud of! If your painting needs a little extra drying time, we can safely store it at Kick Up The Arts for later collection.

No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to explore, play, and get creative!

All materials will be provided and refreshments will be available

Come along for an evening of fun, creativity, and artistic exploration.

Date: Saturday 18th April 2026

Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Location: Kick Up The Arts, 23 The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PJ

About me

Ellie is a full time abstract expressonist artist based in the East Midlands. She studied Fine Art at university and has continued to develop and evolve her passions and love sharing this with people. For Ellie Art and Wellbeing going hand in hand and her original works are created by her inner emotions and connection to nature and the natural environment. Ellie also works on community projects and freelances as a workshop lead for charities in the local area.

Follow Ellie on socials @ellielovettartist or visit her website www.ellielovettartist.com

Parking

Parking is available in The Bell Centre Car Park.

Accessing The Bell Centre

Enter The Bell Centre using either the large green gates opposite The Cutting Room on St Marys Way, or from the town centre, Nottingham Street.

About Kick Up The Arts

Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.

If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.

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