Create a festive botanical arrangement and learn how to photograph it beautifully using your smartphone.

Join me for a relaxed and creative festive workshop in my own artist's studio in Dalkeith.

Taking place to coincide with my exhibition Entwined at Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park, this is an opportunity to explore your creativity, work with beautiful natural materials and learn some new photography skills using your smart phone.

I'm Fiona Young, a Scottish artist working across photography and sculpture. My work was recently exhibited in Earth Matters at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and featured in House & Garden magazine. I'll start by sharing a little about my creative process and the inspiration behind my still life photography.

Then I'll guide you through creating your own festive botanical arrangement using a selection of seasonal natural materials, exploring shape, texture and composition along the way. Your finished creation will make a beautiful centrepiece for your Christmas table.

Next, I'll show you how to use your smartphone to take still life photographs of your arrangement. I'll have my studio set up with lighting and a selection of backdrops for you to experiment with, sharing practical tips on lighting, composition and styling.

No previous creative or photography experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and your smartphone!

What's included:

A two-hour workshop led by artist Fiona Young.

An introduction to my creative process and still life photography.

Seasonal natural materials and everything you need to create your arrangement.

Use of studio lighting and backdrops for your photography.

Practical guidance on styling and photographing still life using your smartphone.

Tea, coffee and festive treats.

Your finished table centre piece to take home.

Make a day of it!

My studio is just a five-minute walk from the gates of Dalkeith Country Park. Afterwards, you might like to visit my Entwined exhibition where it is on display at Restoration Yard, enjoy lunch in the The Coffee Bar and explore the beautiful parkland. These are optional extras, but a lovely way to make a day of your visit.

Come along and enjoy a little creativity, inspiration and Christmas cheer!

A few images from my new exhibition called Entwined, showing at Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park, Near Edinburgh. Until 10th January 2027

Open every day 9am - 5pm

Free Admission

Work is showing in The Coffee Bar and The Kitchen

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