Preserving Flowers in Resin: Wooden Tray Workshop

Description

Learn the art of preserving flowers in resin in this hands-on wooden tray workshop by Botanica & Field. Designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, this practical craft course guides you through the full process of transforming real pressed flowers into a beautiful, functional tray you can use at home. Working with a curated selection of pressed botanicals - including violas, cosmos, herbs, and grasses - you’ll explore how natural materials behave when combined with resin. Many of the flowers are grown and gathered seasonally, then pressed to retain their colour and delicate structure, making them ideal for preserving flowers in resin. The session lasts between 90 minutes and two hours and is fully guided, with clear demonstrations followed by supported making. You’ll learn by doing, gaining confidence with each stage of the process in a relaxed and welcoming environment. You’ll start by selecting your flowers and learning how to plan a successful composition. Guidance is given on spacing, layering, and balance, helping you understand how to design layouts that work once resin is poured. This foundation is key to preserving flowers in resin successfully and achieving a clean, considered result. The course then focuses on the essential technical skills. You’ll learn how to prepare the wooden tray, position and secure flowers so they stay in place, and avoid common issues such as floating or trapped air. You’ll be shown how to accurately measure, mix, and pour resin safely, with tips on timing, control, and achieving a smooth finish. These skills form the backbone of preserving flowers in resin and can be applied to future projects beyond the workshop. In the final stage, you’ll seal your design, preserving flowers in resin to protect each petal while creating a durable, practical surface. The result is a unique wooden tray that combines natural beauty with everyday function. By the end of the course, you’ll take home your finished tray along with the knowledge and confidence to continue preserving flowers in resin independently. Whether you attend solo, with a friend, or as a gift experience, this Botanica & Field workshop offers a rewarding introduction to botanical resin craft in a calm, hands-on setting.

What's included in the price?

All materials are provided, including your wooden tray, resin, Suffolk-grown pressed flowers, and protective equipment. Because resin needs time to cure fully, your tray will not be ready to take home immediately. You can arrange to collect it from the studio once it has set, or have it posted to you. You’ll finish the session with new skills in resin craft and a deeper appreciation for botanical art and using resin, having created a beautiful tray that captures a moment of nature in a form you can use and enjoy every day. What you'll get: - A completed flowers in resin tray.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Botanica & Field

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

Botanica & Field is a nature-inspired creative studio offering hands-on craft courses rooted in seasonality, slow making, and connection to the natural world. Using botanical materials and thoughtfully sourced natural elements, each workshop guides participants through practical skills while creating objects that are both beautiful and enduring. Inspired by working flower gardens and rural landscapes, Botanica & Field brings a calm, considered approach to creative learning. Courses are skills-focused and accessible, with step-by-step guidance covering preparation, composition, and finishing techniques. Beginners are warmly welcomed, and small group settings ensure personal support and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Based in London and shaped by the UK countryside, Botanica & Field also offers private workshops and events for groups, celebrations, and corporate bookings. Please get in touch to discuss bespoke experiences.