Local artist Anna Moszynska brought festive creativity to Shrewsbury with a delightful paper crafting workshop, teaching participants how to create beautiful everlasting decorations from recycled materials.
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A Colourful Creative Treat
On Sunday afternoon, 27 of us gathered upstairs at Floro Lounge for an Arty Afternoon with the wonderful Anna Moszynska, who’s running a series of crafting workshops in the lead-up to Christmas.
This session focused on paper crafting and what a colourful, creative treat it turned out to be. We learned how to make paper flowers in all shapes and styles, from delicate stems to vibrant wreaths and cheery boxed bouquets.
Who knew that a few sheets of paper, a dab of glue, and a pair of scissors could spark so much creativity and fun!
Among the crafters were two brilliantly named children, Fern and Clover, who certainly raised the bar with their beautiful creations.
One participant marked the start of her retirement with a collaborative wreath made by her colleagues as a lovely keepsake.
For many, it was simply two hours of bliss: making, chatting, laughing, and forgetting the to-do list at home with Floro Lounge proving to be the perfect venue offering us a warm, spacious, and, as one attendee put it, “much nicer than a draughty village hall.”
Anna was a fantastic facilitator, demonstrating each technique with clarity and enthusiasm, and always on hand with encouragement and tips.
So, whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just curious, we can’t think of a nicer way to spend a Sunday afternoon, creating some magic, mess, and just a bit of ‘me’ time.
More Workshops to Come
If you missed this session, don't worry. Anna has more creative workshops lined up at Floro Lounge in the coming months.
Coming up soon is "Print your own Christmas" on Sunday 21 December at 4pm, perfect for creating festive designs. Looking ahead to the new year, there's a Picasso 3D Head Sculpture workshop on Sunday 18 January, a Valentine’s Button Hearts Workshop on Sunday 15 February, and an Easter Crafts Workshop on Sunday 15 March.
The series continues into spring and summer with Wonderful Weaving on Sunday 19 April, Zentangle Portraits on Sunday 17 May, Painted Sunflowers on Sunday 21 June, and Munch Scream 3D Heads in Clay on Sunday 19 July.
All workshops take place at Floro Lounge and offer a unique opportunity to create stunning decorations for your home or to give as thoughtful gifts.
Whether you fancy trying your hand at sculpture, painting, or more paper crafting, there's something for everyone.
You can book Anna’s workshops on Eventbrite here.
Drink & Draw at GlouGlou
Anna also hosts a monthly Drink & Draw at GlouGlou — a relaxed, creative evening where novices, experts, and everyone in between can enjoy guided drawing with a glass of wine in hand.
Each month brings a different theme, from September’s Equinox to December’s festive finale.
Tickets (£18) include your first drink and all materials, plus as much or as little help from Anna as you like.
Sessions run on the second Wednesday of each month from 7–9pm at GlouGlou on Castle Gates.