Dive into a treasure trove of festive materials, including vintage Christmas cards, postage stamps and decorative papers.

Learn how to cut, layer and combine them to create your own unique winter-themed artwork.

All materials are provided, so simply bring your imagination and enjoy two hours of festive making in the beautiful setting of Saltdean Lido.

You’ll leave with an original collage, ready to mount and frame — perfect to keep for yourself or give as a special Christmas gift.

Sam will also share simple instructions for reproducing your artwork, so you can turn your collage into Christmas cards for all your friends and family this year.

Come along, get cutting, and create something wonderful this winter!

About the Artist:

Sam is an Artist Educator, working across secondary and museum education alongside her studio practice. Having recently completed her Fine Art MA, she exhibits her work in galleries and exhibitions across the UK.

Her practice explores traditional textile banners, letterpress printing, collage and photomontage. She is particularly known for transforming old postage stamps, maps and broken clocks into imaginative artworks.

Sam is passionate about creating welcoming, creative and genuinely fun workshops. Recent workshops include collage, print and drawing sessions at Brighton City Airport, Palate, Hove Museum of Creativity, The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Fishing Museum.

Discover more of Sam’s work on Instagram: @arthobbs

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