The Driftweed Artist

The Driftweed Artist Now delivering workshops within Thanet!

With sustainability at the heart of her practice, Gemila forages on Thanet beaches at low tide collecting loose seaweed to press and turn into delicate preserved works of art.

I'm very honoured to be a featured artist in this month's edition of insideKENT Magazine! I have a full page, so if you'...
04/09/2026

I'm very honoured to be a featured artist in this month's edition of insideKENT Magazine! I have a full page, so if you're interested in my creative journey, seaweed pressing, sustainable coastal foraging or life on the Kent coast in general, this one's for you!

And it features these amazing photos taken by Shan 〰️ Creative Brand Photography Kent my go to for ANY brand photography!

These new shell art pieces will be travelling with me into Essex this bank holiday weekend where i'll be exhibiting at R...
25/08/2026

These new shell art pieces will be travelling with me into Essex this bank holiday weekend where i'll be exhibiting at RHS Garden Hyde Hall as part of the Craft Fair Organiser event running from Friday to Monday! And of course there will be seaweeds galore and a new selection of trinket tray magnets. 😀

Day 5 of Broadstairs Folk Week is drawing to a close...but there are still 2 days left to soak up the festival vibes and...
12/08/2026

Day 5 of Broadstairs Folk Week is drawing to a close...but there are still 2 days left to soak up the festival vibes and support local artists and makers. A million thank yous to all those who have purchased from me or stopped to chat seaweeds and shells so far! 😊

I've been busy creating shell pieces behind the scenes. All of these beauties and a few more besides will be making an a...
20/07/2026

I've been busy creating shell pieces behind the scenes.
All of these beauties and a few more besides will be making an appearance on my stall at Broadstairs Water Gala on Wednesday 29th July!

Each one is a tiny and unique work of pressed seaweed art in miniature. Each frame contains my own pressed seaweeds, san...
17/07/2026

Each one is a tiny and unique work of pressed seaweed art in miniature.

Each frame contains my own pressed seaweeds, sand and shells. A few days and several resin pours later they are ready!

It is fiddly and it takes me time but it is so worth it.

A strong magnet is affixed to the back and voila!

Seaweed Pressing Workshops!New dates have been added for August and September. Learn the mindful Victorian Art of seawee...
10/07/2026

Seaweed Pressing Workshops!
New dates have been added for August and September. Learn the mindful Victorian Art of seaweed pressing in a relaxed environment. The perfect creative experience. Link in bio to view dates and details.

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