Hannah Hodgson Brown Photography

28/07/2026

Ready to make some sun-powered magic? ☀️🌿

📅This Friday 30th July!!
📍Oaks Park Cafe, Banstead

​Inspired by the fearless Frida Kahlo and her magical garden at Casa Azul, Frida in Bloom is an art and wellbeing adventure for kids and teens aged 5 to 14!

​We’ll be hanging out in a gorgeous green space, playing with real botanicals, and using the sun and water to create mind-blowing, deep-blue cyanotype masterpieces. It’s all about having fun, feeling inspired, and discovering your own inner strength through art. 💙🎨

​🚨 Spaces are very limited and filling up fast! Don't miss out on an unforgettable creative session.

​👉 Click the link in our bio to book your spot today!

26/07/2026

We spent an afternoon getting lost in the the Sagrada Família, I've ALWAYs wanted to go! And honestly, photos don’t do it justice. 🌿
Antoni Gaudí didn't just build a monument; he translated the natural world into stone and light, making the whole place feel alive. From the helical spiral stairs mimicking seed pods to the tortoise columns and leafy bronze doors, it's a masterclass in organic architecture.
Going up the Nativity tower and seeing that stone stretch upward was something else entirely. Human-made, but deeply rooted in the earth. ✨

05/07/2026

Heatwave? Take the creativity outside! ☀️🌈

Tie-dye is one of our favourite low-prep activities for keeping kids happily creating in the garden.

✨ Save this for your next sunny day.

Want a whole summer of fun, creative projects your child will love? Join us in our Summer Art Club! 🎨

👉 Tap the link in my bio for all the details and to book your place.

02/07/2026

Sometimes the best adventures begin with a simple walk through the meadow. 🌿

Today we went to Oaks Park with our summer art club posters... but the grasshoppers quickly became far more exciting!

Watching children slow down, notice the tiny details, ask questions, and create connections with nature is such a reminder of why outdoor creativity matters. Time in nature supports wellbeing, sparks imagination, builds confidence, and gives children space to simply be children.

This summer, our art clubs at Oaks Park will be full of exploring, creating, observing, and making art inspired by the beautiful world around us.

Come and see where curiosity leads. 🌼🎨

14/06/2026

Last summer's creativity, connection and outdoor magic left us wanting more... ✨

This year, our much-loved Art & Wellbeing Workshops return to Oaks Park with two extraordinary creative experiences inspired by Frida Kahlo and Schiaparelli. Expect nature-led exploration, imaginative making and artistic discoveries inspired by world-class exhibitions.

For ages 5–14.

📅 Friday 31st July
📅 Monday 24th Aug

Places are limited and booking is now open. Follow the link in bio to reserve your child's space before sessions sell out.

The most inspiring summer adventures begin here. 🌿🎨

31/05/2026

A little family adventure in Pulborough 🌿

We launched from Pulborough Paddles and spent the day drifting along the River Arun through bridges, tree tunnels and plenty of child-led chaos (mostly jumping off the board).

There’s something about being near water that changes everyone’s mood — slower, lighter, more curious. The kids paddled, explored, laughed and quietly built confidence along the way.

Finished with ice creams and the pub next door. The perfect family day trip just over an hour from London.

Thanks .paddles

09/04/2026

This morning’s Art Adventure took a little inspiration from Chiharu Shiota, who’s currently exhibiting at the Hayward Gallery—and it gave us the perfect starting point to explore our own stories.

We dived into memories of people and places from our own journeys, playing with texture, colour, words and textiles to gently weave everything together. It was all about experimenting, reflecting, and supporting wellbeing through creativity (with a bit of gratitude woven in too).

And honestly… what a gorgeous morning for it. Sunshine, ideas flowing, and the loveliest group—such a joy to work with. So much imagination and so many stories shared.

Come join us on the next Art Adventure ✨

03/04/2026

31/03/2026

🌿 Spring Art Club is here 🌿

A gentle, inspiring morning of creativity for children, inspired by the beautiful works of Chiharu Shiota and Yin Xiuzhen at the Hayward Gallery. We’ll explore ideas of connection, memory, and Spring transformation through hands-on making—bringing nature into every project.

Expect big ideas, confidence building, and lots of fun in a calm, nurturing space.
Schools out… let the art adventure begin ✨

✨ Important Info ✨
📅 Thursday 9th April
⏰ 10–11.30am
📍 Oaks Park, Banstead
👧 Ages 5–14
📩 [email protected]
🔗 Link in bio (Hannah Hodgson Art & Wellbeing) to book

31/03/2026

Spent today at the Hayward Gallery with my kids, exploring the work of Chiharu Shiota and Yin Xiuzhen—and what a beautiful, immersive experience it was.

Shiota’s intricate webs of red thread invited us to wander, pause, and lose ourselves in ideas of memory, connection, and absence. There’s something powerful about how her work makes the invisible—emotions, histories—feel almost tangible.

In contrast, Yin Xiuzhen’s playful yet thoughtful combinations of glass, ceramics, and fabric felt deeply tactile and human. Her use of everyday materials speaks to personal and collective stories, transformation, and the passage of time.

It’s such a dynamic exhibition—rich in texture, material, and meaning—yet still accessible and engaging for families. We left feeling inspired, full of ideas, and already dreaming up what this might spark in our upcoming clubs.

Definitely worth a visit ✨