Hands-On Workshops Tapping into the ever-growing DIY trend, this selection of beautiful, globally sourced Instagram accounts offers a variety of hands-on workshops for the curious consumer. Think Escola de Botânica Instagrams That Inspire
Maggie May & Josh Kelly @THINKTHORNBURY Recently opened in Melbourne, Maggie May and Josh Kelly's Think is a multifunctional space for artists and craft lovers, offering workshops such as modern calligraphy, creative confidence and tapestry weaving classes. It also sells local and ethical products. The brand's Instagram account reflects the creative ambience of the venue, sharing daily achievements, classes and new products in-store.
Roushanna Gray Veld & Sea @GOODHOPEGARDENS The founder of Cape Town-based events company Veld & Sea, Roushanna Gray hosts seasonal workshops that teach adults and kids about indigenous foods and shrub, mushroom and flower foraging. Her Instagram gives likeminded people a glimpse into a slower life, allowing them to discover the diversity and uses of plants in a dreamy coastal venue, and perhaps become interested in taking part themselves.
The Letter J Supply @THELETTERJSUPPLY This Singapore-based paper goods and calligraphy store hosts brush writing and modern calligraphy workshops, where students learn how to use the traditional dip nib pen and the fundamentals of letterforms. With 17,400 followers, its Instagram curates elegant shots of calligraphy art, selections of products and workshop activities, all in a minimalist and fresh aesthetic.
Meg Solly @SHESKILLSOZ Located close to Brisbane in Australia, She Skills encourages women to learn new skills and build their confidence and capability with DIY skills. Workshops feature welding, woodwork, an introduction to power tools and vehicle maintenance. The venue's Instagram celebrates female capability, showing projects and teaching in progress, and conveying the assurance and creativity that the workshops build.
Laura Ameba @AULAAMEBA Laura Ameba travels around Chile, Argentina and Spain, spreading her rich embroidery knowledge via a variety of workshops. Her Instagram account shares her daily adventures and projects with her 13,100 followers, focusing on detailed close-ups of embroidery in-the-making.
Escola de Botânica @ESCOLADEBOTANICA Located in Sa! Paulo, the Escola de Botânica spreads the pleasures of botany through a wide variety of courses, workshops and lectures. Guests can learn how to cultivate cacti and succulents, dye with natural dyes and create gardens with edible plants. The Instagram gives regular updates of upcoming workshops as well as insights into what goes on during the creative and colourful classes.
Blackhorse Workshop @BLACKHORSEWS The London-based Blackhorse Workshop is a public space where members can use the fully equipped wood and metal workshop as well as attend in-depth making classes. The Instagram documents what goes on within the workshop, from tool turning and welding to woodturning and tool-making sessions. In August, the workshop offers a Make Stuff Club for kids.
Weavinghand @WEAVINGHAND Founded by Cynthia Alberto, Brooklyn-based Weaving Hand is both a weaving studio and a healing arts centre. It offers a mixture of traditional and contemporary weaving techniques through classes, workshops and exhibitions. Specialisms include zero-waste weaving, Tibetan tapestry and cricket loom. The passion of the studio's team comes through strongly in its Instagram.
Seize @SEIZE.PARIS As consumers clamour to learn more hands-on, DIY skills, Seize has established a creative co-working space where Parisians can come to learn new manual skills. Participants gather around a large table to produce wall hangings, floral art and macramé. Dedicated to the handmade, the space's Instagram account shares creative bonding moments, participants' final outcomes and a lot more.
B O T A N Y @BOTANYSHOPE5 This beautiful independent plant and lifestyle store in East London was founded by plant lover Angela Maynard. She curates an ethically sourced and handmade range of homeware, skincare and stationery goods alongside a seemingly endless amount of houseplants and bouquets. Maynard offers indoor plants, wild flowers, natural beauty and herbal tea blending workshops. Her Instagram blooms in flora.
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