🌷Create joyful Spring Tulips using vibrant alcohol ink pens and splashes of isopropyl alcohol onto Yupo paper.  

 If you love colour, flowers and trying new techniques, this workshop is for you! It’s a beautiful, freeing process — full of happy accidents! All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and enjoy a session of creativity in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.   

 Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this workshop is designed for all skill levels, with plenty of encouragement along the way.   

 🎨 What’s included in your workshop:

• Karen will guide you step by step through her signature splashy alcohol ink technique, using bright spring colours

• You’ll use alcohol ink pens and isopropyl alcohol on A5 Yupo paper to create your own artwork to take home

• There will be lots of inspiration and examples to help you develop your design, whether you prefer something abstract or botanical

• You’ll develop a new skill and a better understanding of alcohol inks, giving you the confidence to explore them further

• Enjoy a sense of calm and relaxation as you lose yourself in this mindful, creative session

  🧑🏻‍🎨 Meet the tutor: Karen Johnson is a local artist working from her home studio in Allestree, Derby, where she creates vibrant floral artwork for her small business, Millie Moth Art. Inspired by the joy she feels in her garden, Karen uses flowing alcohol inks to capture the colour, movement and essence of flowers and plant life. She regularly sells her colourful artwork as large canvas prints and cards at art trails and markets, and teaches her technique in workshops across Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.   

 ⚠️ A quick note about materials and safety from Millie Moth: This workshop is for adults only, and places are limited.   

 During the session, we’ll be using 91% isopropyl alcohol as part of the painting process. You’ll use it sparingly—dripping a few drops onto your artwork and occasionally spraying a fine mist over the surface. Some people notice the smell (though I’m completely used to it now!), and I’ll do my best to keep the room well ventilated if needed.   

 There’s also a bit of gentle blowing through a straw involved—just something to keep in mind if you’re prone to breathlessness or feeling dizzy. If that sounds tricky, we’ll also be using a small hand-pump blower so you can just use that instead.   

While this technique generally isn’t messy, alcohol inks can stain clothing. They’re not harmful if they get on your skin—I’ve had more than my fair share of inky fingers over the years! Some attendees do like to bring a protective apron or wear an old top, just in case ❤️

A 10% off voucher for Quackers is included, if you wish to stay and enjoy lunch afterwards. 

The ticket price also includes all-day garden access so you can make a day of it and take a stroll around the gardens in the afternoon (gardens close at 4pm).