Come join us for a fun evening of painting mushrooms with watercolours! No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and we'll provide all the materials you need. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and get in touch with their artistic side.

We'll be looking at fly agaric for this workshop - also known as amanita muscaria or toadstools - and learning how to use watercolour paints to depict beautiful and accurate paintings of mushrooms.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create beautiful mushroom-themed artwork in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. See you there!

Poppy-Lee Jennings is a multi-disciplinary artist & illustrator based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Her work is often inspired by her local environment and wildlife. In her illustration practice, she has a particular focus on creating botanical and mycological studies in various mediums, providing educational context for the subjects she explores.

She works as a freelance art teacher, hosting a series of classes at venues across the city for beginners and novice artists, introducing people to painting, collaging, botanical drawing, foraging practices, and pattern design.

This workshop is part of Poppy-Lee's solo art exhibition 'Fleeting Seasons' and supported with funding from Leeds Inspire Fund, Leeds City Council. The exhibition will be on display at Left Bank Leeds 20th November - 31st December 2024.

Left Bank Leeds does not have a car park but there are lots of parking options on streets around the venue. If you need access to a disabled parking spot please contact Left Bank directly ahead of the workshop so they can reserve you a space. There are only 2 spaces available.