Get ready for an evocative evening at Page8 on 26 May 2026, where artistry and coffee converge to inspire expression. Led by the talented illustrator Alice Peake, this intimate workshop invites you to discover the enchanting world of painting with coffee, allowing you to create your own unique pigments.

Have you ever envisioned yourself as a painter but felt unsure where to begin? In this "Espresso Yourself" workshop, Alice will guide you in crafting coffee-based paints, enabling you to interact with a curated array of still life objects inspired by the essence of summer in London.

What’s included:

• Watercolour paper
• Palettes and brushes
• Varied coffee-based paints to craft

Throughout this hour-long experience, you will learn to mix coffee into three distinct shades of paint, each reflecting your creative spirit. Participants will engage in a warm-up session, crafting sketches that encapsulate the beauty of their coffee creations.

The main segment of the workshop invites you to rotate among exquisite objects every 12-minute, creating a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and exploration. Picture the natural beauty of dried flowers, delicate teacups, and vibrant strawberries adorning your workspace as you paint.

• Date: 26 May 2026 (Tue)
• Time: 18:00 – 19:00
• Ticket: £15 (includes a drink)

Elevate your skills and embark on a journey of artistic connection at Page8.

About Alice Peake:

Alice Peake is a multi-disciplinary Illustrator with a background in textile design and print. Since graduating with a BA in Decorative Arts, she has worked extensively within a number of print and illustration projects, such as Left Lion Magazine, Castle Rock Brewery and Verve Poetry Press. Recently, Alice has turned her interests to the opportunities involved in using art as a medium for enabling the learning and development of others. Currently, she assists in hands-on workshops with the V&A and Bell House and in the past, has worked with The National Justice Museum, Loughborough University.