Nature’s Artistry in Resin
Under the expert guidance of artist Hazel Oliver from Badger & Birch, guests will explore imaginative casting techniques using seasonal botanicals such as flowers, ferns, leaves and seed heads. You’ll be guided step-by-step through pressing, casting and finishing your circular design in eco resin, creating a beautifully detailed framed plaque to take home as a lasting reminder of your experience.
Available as part of a spa day or stay
Alongside your workshop, enjoy full use of Champneys’ luxurious spa and wellness facilities – from soothing pools to tranquil relaxation spaces – for a day of restorative creativity.
Continue your creative journey
This workshop is perfect to pair with our Wooden Wreath Painting Workshop, a complementary experience celebrating florals and the joy of colour. Friday night stays will also be able to enjoy a visit to our Festive Fayre on Saturday 6th December.
About Hazel Oliver
Created in her studio, Badger & Birch, Hazel’s work is defined by a natural aesthetic, drawing inspiration from the layered rock and landscape palettes of her home surroundings in Cornwall.
Through her practice, Hazel celebrates organic texture and form, transforming found and fallen elements – such as driftwood, lichen, moss, decaying matter, recycled elements, shells, sands and leaf litter – into elegant cast works made from eco resin, paper pulp and carved clay.
Her work is inspired by the shifting patterns of the land and sea, the quiet beauty of imperfection, and the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi. Each piece conveys a sense of calm and connection to nature through subtle tones and tactile surfaces.
She originally studied for an MA in Children’s Illustration at Cambridge College of Art, where her love of texture, form and minimal design first began.
A Champneys spa visit is always a treat, with much to experience. While we believe it’s best enjoyed over a one- or two-night spa break to truly unwind, a spa day or evening visit can be just as rewarding when you need a quick escape. Each location has its own unique character, and facilities vary. Explore our world below – some activities carry an additional charge.
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How does it work?
This workshop is available as part of a spa day or stay and may be paired with the Wooden Wreath Painting workshop.
Using seasonal flowers, ferns, leaves and seed heads to create imprint castings, guests will be led through the techniques in pressing, casting and finishing the eco resin to design and create their own finished plaque ready to take home. No experience is necessary and all materials are provided.
Three-hour guided session
Workshop begins at 10am or 3pm
Your workshop timeslot will be allocated by Champneys
Use of state-of-the-art gyms
Free sessions and classes, including gym intros, aqua classes, virtual classes, walks and talks.
Plus, up to 20 fitness classes each day
(additional charges apply)
Spa day
From 9am
Spa break
From 2pm
Spa day with single workshop
Breakfast snacks
Buffet lunch
Spa day with two workshops
Breakfast snacks
Buffet lunch
Three-course dinner
Spa breaks
Full board dining
Spa day with single workshop
6pm
Spa day with two workshops
9pm
Spa break
Check out of room by 11am
Depart resort by 4pm
Workshops are three hours and begin at 10am and 3pm. Your session time will be allocated by Champneys.
Workshops are limited to 12 attendees, who must be aged 16+.
16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
All offers are subject to availability, cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount and are valid on new reservations only.
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