Bloom, Brush and Create

Bloom, Brush and Create is an art and craft session coming to Chicheley Hall in Milton Keynes on Sunday 8 November, starting at 15:00. It's a creative afternoon that brings together painting and crafting under one roof, so if you've been wanting to spend a few hours making something without having to set up a whole studio in your living room, this is a good shout.

The session is built around the three things in the title: blooming, brushing, and creating. You'll be working with paint and craft materials, with the afternoon structured to let you move between them. It's designed as a drop-in style of session rather than a strict class, which means you can work at your own pace and focus on whatever part of the process you're enjoying most. If you're more into the painting side, you can lean into that; if you'd rather spend your time on the craft, that's fine too.

Because it's an art session, it's as much about the process as the finished piece. You'll be working with a range of materials, and the whole point is to get stuck in and see what comes out of it. It's the kind of thing that works well if you're going with a friend or just fancy a quiet afternoon on your own with some paint and a few things to make. You don't need to be an artist to join in, and you don't need to bring your own kit — everything you'll need for the session is provided on the day.

It runs at Chicheley Hall on Sunday 8 November, starting at 15:00, and tickets start from £18.