Come and join innovative artist Olya Anima to explore your Identity ‘Planting Myself’ through the metaphor of a plant.

A Workshop, Thursday afternoon, 24 April

Instead of a traditional self-portrait, in Planting Myself, you will reimagine yourself as a plant—a towering tree, a delicate vine, a resilient wildflower, or an entirely abstract botanical form. What qualities define you? Are you deeply rooted or ever-adapting? Do you thrive in the sun or find strength in the shade?

Using natural pigments

Through intuitive painting techniques and natural pigments like tea and coffee, you will bring your plant-self to life, creating an artwork that is deeply personal and symbolic.

This workshop emphasizes organic creativity, mindful mark-making, and the beauty of imperfection, allowing you to explore your connection to nature in a way that is both liberating and environmentally conscious.

Timings and booking

Thursday 24 April

2 – 4.30

For all over 16s to any age, all abilities

Fee £25 per person; concessions (over 65, unwaged) – £20; students: £18

What to expect in this workshop

This workshop coincides with GroundWork Gallery’s stunning exhibition Plant Power – so you can get a special insight into it on this day

Artistic Exploration – Learn simple yet expressive painting techniques using tea and coffee to create warm, sepia-toned artworks.

Creative Meditation – A short guided visualization will help you connect with nature and imagine yourself as a plant before you start painting.

Hands-On Painting – Experiment with washes, textures, and intuitive mark-making to create a symbolic self-portrait that reflects your emotions, personality, and growth.

Reflection & Sharing – The session concludes with an optional discussion where you can share your creative process and personal insights.

Why You Should Join

No art experience needed – This workshop is about expression, not perfection!
Relaxing and inspiring – A creative escape that blends art, mindfulness, and nature.

Eco-friendly materials – We use only natural pigments like tea and coffee, embracing sustainable creativity.

Come explore, create, and grow!

Let your imagination take root and flourish.

About Olya Anima

Olya Anima is an experimental artist, having come to King’s Lynn originally from Latvia, via Ireland. Her practice is driven by an ongoing exploration of materials, processes, and the psychological and emotional dimensions of visual storytelling. With a background
in illustration, painting, animation filmmaking, and video editing, she works across disciplines, continuously pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Rather than adhering to a fixed approach, she engages in a dynamic process that integrates both structured research and intuitive decision-making.

A central theme in Olya’s work is connection – between humans and their environment, between individuals, and within the self. Nature plays a fundamental role in her life and creative process, serving as both an inspiration and an essential subject of exploration. She is deeply invested in examining the unseen, often unconscious bonds between people and the natural world, seeking to capture their complexity and depth through her artistic practice. The diversity, power, and unpredictability of nature not only inform her visual language but also influence her approach to materials and techniques.

Believing that a thoughtful and respectful collaboration with nature can enhance human existence, Olya’s work aims to create spaces for contemplation – where emotions, memories, and instincts intertwine with the organic forces that shape the world. Whether through abstraction or figurative elements, her goal is to provoke a visceral response in the viewer, prompting a dialogue between the artwork and the subconscious