Mixed Media Mindful Storytelling Art Workshops for Everyone
Paint with Mai is a name that creates relaxing, supportive spaces where people of all ages can unwind, experiment with mixed media art and unlock their personal creativity while sharing their personal stories.
Welcome, I am so glad you are here!
I am a mixed media artist, art facilitator, and the founder of Paint with Mai, where I create welcoming spaces for creativity, well-being, and connection through the art of storytelling.
My vision is simple: Creativity is not reserved for traditional artists. It is a vital pathway to well-being, confidence, human connection, and personal growth.
My Artistic Journey
My path as an artist has been an evolving conversation with different mediums. Early on, I fell in love with the freedom of loose watercolours, which led me to study more structured botanical art under David Reynolds for a couple of years. Over time, life drew me toward the rich textures of floral and landscape acrylics.
Interestingly, my background as a medical researcher gave me a unique lens for my art, equipping me with an innate curiosity to experiment with acrylic paint on gel plates and collage. Most recently, I experimented with alcohol inks and have begun combining all of these diverse techniques into layered mixed-media pieces that range from realistic to abstract.
Paint with Mai
Driven by a passion for teaching and creating community, I have spent years facilitating workshops for people of all ages seeking connection and relaxation through art. In 2026, I took this step further by formalising @paintwithmai, a dedicated space designed to help you pause, unwind, and create art in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.
When you join a Paint with Mai workshop, whether we are exploring watercolours, acrylics, gel printing, alcohol inks, or collage, you are invited to mindfully unwind, explore colour, and share your own stories. My true goal is to empower everyone who joins to express themselves freely and step confidently into their own creative journey.
I believe that creativity belongs to everyone. Through Paint with Mai, I guide participants to mindfully unwind, express their life experiences freely, build confidence, and embark on their own unique creative journeys.
Gallery
Original paintings, made slowly by hand to make a loud statement on your wall. My paintings are original, hand-painted built up layer by layer.
Workshop Packages
Paint with Mai sessions and studio classes, sized for however often you want to show up. Online booking is coming soon, for now, message us to reserve a spot.
One evening, one painting medium: A low commitment way to painting.
- ✓ One 3 hour guided session
- ✓ All materials included
- ✓ Tea and biscuits included
- ✓ Take your finished artwork home
Four sessions to book across the month, at a lower rate per class.
- ✓ Four 3-hour guided sessions
- ✓ All materials included
- ✓ Tea and biscuits included
- ✓ Check the dates offered each month
Book Paint with Mai for a private group — birthdays, hens, team nights.
- ✓ Up to 10 guests, 3-hour session
- ✓ All materials included
- ✓ Dedicated host for your group
- ✓ Bring your own drinks & snacks
Contact us
Questions about a piece, a commission, or an upcoming Paint with Mai workshop, send a note and we'll reply within a couple of days.
Find us
We are open by appointment. Message us to arrange a visit or ask about current availability.