
The Ravenshill Flower Festival
The Ravenshill Flower Festival is a day of friendship, learning and experimentation, to date held twice, in 2021 and 2022. It has brought together some of the leading floral designers in the country, and generated a rich body of work and images that encapsulates the spirit of the British seasonal flower movement.
The format of the festival is a series of collaborative workshops, held simultaneously across the Ravenshill site over the course of a day, exploring different aspects and techniques of working with seasonal, sustainably grown flowers. Central to the event is the photographic record, which enables participants to revisit their memories as well as professionally represent their involvement.
Below are the schedules and a selection of images from 2021 and 2022 - all images courtesy of Andrea Gilpin.

Ravenshill Flower Festival 2021
Wednesday 8th September
Opening demonstration
Centre-piece arrangements with Jane Edmonds and Lucy Slater
Workshop group 1
Botanical inks and flower clouds with Sophie Mason and Layla Robinson
Workshop group 2
Backdrop painting and floral vignettes with Jane Edmonds and Pearl Watt
Workshop group 3
Natural ribbon dyeing and hand-tied bouquets with Georgia Hughes and Lucy Slater.
Closing demonstration
Harvest table styling with Pearl Watt


















Ravenshill Flower Festival 2022 - a festival of dried flowers
Monday 26th September
Opening panel discussion
Layla Robinson and Lucy Phillips on their experiences of specialising in dried flowers
Workshop group 1
Aerial designs with Pearl Watt and Emma Thistlethwaite
Workshop group 2
Wall art with Layla Robinson and Lucy Phillips
Closing session
Location photography and drinks