Exmouth Art Group

Wild Thoughts Presentation Description

Welcome to Wild Thoughts, a stylish wedding and event florist based in the South West of England. We create romantic, elegant and whimsical floral designs with a wild streak, bringing the beauty of nature inside in an organically grown and eco-conscious way whilst encapsulating the magic of our English country gardens. We absolutely love to create floral immersive experiences, being sure that you remember the heavenly rose scents and abundantly textural displays for years to come.

A Journey Through Sustainable Floristry 🌸

An Inspirational Talk & Floral Demonstration with Lottie Mills

Join me for an inspiring and hands-on session where I’ll be sharing the story behind my floristry business—from the moment it bloomed into life, to the flourishing, flower-filled journey we’ve had so far. Learn about how it all began, the challenges we’ve overcome, and what drives our passion for natural beauty and sustainability.

At the heart of my business is a commitment to using locally grown British flowers and eco-friendly techniques that celebrate nature while protecting it. I’ll talk through the importance of sustainable mechanics, our ethos as a business, and how you can incorporate similar values into your own floral creations.

🌿 What to Expect:

• The story behind starting my floristry business and how it has grown
• Insights into sourcing seasonal, British-grown blooms and why it matters
• Sustainable floral mechanics: what they are and how to use them
• Tips on the best flowers to grow in your own garden for arranging
• Where to buy locally grown flowers if you don’t grow your own

💐 Plus: Two Live Floral Demonstrations

I’ll create two beautiful arrangements you can replicate at home  to bring more seasonal, sustainable beauty into your space.

Come along for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and connection. You’ll leave with practical knowledge, fresh ideas, and a renewed appreciation for flowers that don’t cost the Earth.

Will Dyke - Profile

I studied illustration and printmaking at Harrow College, University of Westminster. After an early career in bookselling, I became a full time printmaker and tutor.

I specialise in woodcut prints; I create limited edition prints, and greetings cards. Much of my work is inspired by rural life and history. My background in illustration continues to guide my design method. I also teach regular print workshops, and give demo's and talks.

A Sussex based artist; regular tutor for the Weald & Downland Living Museum. I have taught for the National Trust, Pallant House Gallery, West Horsley Place, and for art groups and societies across the South.

Subject and materials will follow

Demonstration: Nature journaling is the act of creatively recording your relationship with nature. In this demo, nature journaling artist Alex Boon will show you through 8 years of nature journals and sketchbooks and describe how he started this rewarding activity. He will also explain his techniques for sketchbooking in coloured pencil and painting in Derwent Inktense, including some Inktense demonstrations.

In this one-day introduction to nature journaling, Alex will show you some fundamentals of nature journaling with fun prompts and exercises that are suitable for any artistic/naturalist/writing skill level. We will begin with a simple sketchbook and pencil with some time sketching  and writing outdoors (weather permitting). After lunch, we will return to the studio to work the morning’s observations into a page (or more!) of paintings and writing. A pool of art materials will be available for you to use, though you are welcome to bring your own. Tuition will focus on the use of Derwent Inktense pencils (provided for you to try).