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“Linda and Fiona, the warm welcome and attention to detail from start to finish was second to none. So inspirational. Using natural and sustainable materials in such creative ways has definitely got me rummaging in my compost heap! I will never look at my overgrown clematis in the same way again. I love my piece with lots of advice from Fiona of which I am still working on as adding some more of Linda’s tin work! G
“Thank you Linda and Fiona for your generous sharing of knowledge at Linda’s home in the beautiful area that is East Yorkshire. The food was excellent, the company inspiring… it was a perfect way to unwind and relax.” S
Seasonal inspiration, creative making & natural wreathing.
The exact format for future events is tbc - this page includes details from the previous event - whatever it is, the day will fuse Linda’s pro level interior styling and Fiona’s sculptural, alternative floristry.
Come with childlike eyes, an empty tummy and bags to carry stuff 🥰
Approx 10-4. Date to be confirmed
Because our first event together was so successful, we plan to arrange more - please sign up above to be first to hear more
The agenda for future events is tbc - below is how our previous day unfolded:
Forging and ageing your own seasonal decorations out of recycled tin
Creating a flowing and seasonal table-scape together, using upcycled materials and natural, found and foraged ingredients around which we will eat lunch.
Weaving an unstructured, abundant and natural wreath
Hand crafting candle demonstration
Hearty, seasonal, three course lunch with delicious baked goodies and refreshments throughout the day, all made for us by Linda.
“I had such and inspirational day making things I didn’t know I could make, meeting a wonderful warm bunch of women and eating the most delicious food. A fantastic way to forget any stresses and just slow down an incredibly enriching experience. Thank you Linda and Fiona for this unforgettable day” M
“Fiona it was such a pleasure listening and watching you work I just had to come home and look at my garden with my ‘Pickles’ head on! Very inspired indeed!
An enchanting experience with gorgeous food and company”. G
“A nourishing day surrounded by nature and a group of utterly lovely, inspiring, creative women. I feel very privileged to have been a part of it. Thank you for creating this restorative workshop retreat.
It truly was such a wonderful day, I loved every minute of it” R
About Linda
Linda is one of the UK’s most well known interior designers, a TV presenter and author.
She became a household name around 1996 with interior design programmes like Changing Rooms and 60-Minute Makeover and in 2002 Linda made it to the final of series 2 of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ and ‘Splash’.
Collaborating brands include Terrys, DFS, Crown, Wren kitchens, Currys and Graham & Brown - she also ran her own home accessories business, Really Linda Barker.
Linda has over 10 interior design books to her name and regularly contributes to national magazines including House Beautiful, BBC Good Homes and the Saturday Telegraph magazine.
About fiona
Fiona is an artist, world-renowned floral designer and teacher; known for her wild, seasonal, sculptural designs that are inspired by her love of nature.
She embraces the imperfection and frailty of every ingredient she can acquire. Wispy tendrils, curling leaves, faded, imperfect blooms, quirky seed heads, all juxtapose beautifully with the drama and scale of her work. Working with the landscape & the wonderful, imperfect bounty it has to offer, she melds flowers, roots and leaves with the unlikely and overlooked. Creating pieces of art from small urns to large pieces of land art, incorporating rough, textured paper and books and using the earth, botanicals and rust to age and mark them further.
Internationally acclaimed and widely published, Fiona focuses on dramatic impact. A floral visionary and artist who brings an uncompromising approach to her work, be it her creative vision or her commitment to foam-free and sustainable florals.
Based in West Yorkshire, Fiona works around the UK and internationally. Past clients include The RHS, Sarah Raven, & Other Stories and Jo Malone London. She has been featured in The English Garden Magazine, Design Sponge and Aesthetica Botanica.
TV work includes Britain’s Best Home Cook, BBC1; All Creatures Great & Small, Ch5 and Gangs of London, Sky.