09/03/26

Kraken Rum x London Terrarium Masterclasses at Rhum Tavern

Part botanical craft, part dark maritime folklore this collab is one of the more inspired evenings you'll find in the West End this spring.

Rhum Tavern, home to London's largest collection of rums, has teamed up with London Terrariums for a series of intimate masterclasses rooted in the legend of Kraken Rum. The myth goes that a rum barrel, dragged to the ocean floor by the Beast itself and stained black by its ink, was eventually recovered by pirates, albeit encrusted with moss and flora from the creature's underwater realm.

That image of unexpected beauty emerging from darkness is now the inspiration for an evening of hands-on terrarium making, spiced rum cocktails, and a good story or two. Guests will be guided step-by-step through building their own self-sustaining miniature ecosystem inside an iconic Kraken Rum bottle, using curated plants, mosses and materials provided on the night. Along the way, expect a deep dive into the history of terrariums, from obsessive Victorian plant hunters to their very modern revival.

Your £55 ticket covers all tools and materials, the finished Kraken bottle terrarium to take home, a care guide, and two expertly made Kraken cocktails from an exclusive menu.

Highlights include The Black Wake (coffee-roasted Kraken rum with cold brew), Ruby Depths (spiced rum with cherry, vanilla and citrus) and Cocoa Tempest (chocolate-washed rum and orange soda). Additional cocktails are available at £10 each, and everyone leaves with a secret Kraken gift.

Book now for dates through until June : Wednesday 11th March, Wednesday 15th April, Wednesday 6th May, Wednesday 17th June

Written by Claire Selby

Photography courtesy of Kraken Rum

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The People of Oaxaca

Feb 24, 2021
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Updated: May 28, 2024

Photographer Holly Wren, travelled to Oaxaca, a city in the south of Mexico to celebrate and take portraits of people during Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Although the City was alive with party-goers, Holly was more intrigued with the more traditional, quiet celebrations of Muertos. For which she travelled outside the city to Mitla and Solaga, to learn more about these indigenous communities and to take their portraits.

Rufina

Taken at her home, she wanted to take her washing down, to clear the yard for me to take her and her husbands photograph. But I loved the depth I could create using the washing, and the colours. As soon as I lifted my camera Rufina started laughing and working quicker, to get her washing out of the shots. So I started snapping a way, a throw away moment that turned out to be one of my favourites.

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I took this portrait in the market about 5am when the sun had just risen. I spotted her and held my camera up to see if she would allow me to take her picture. She did and I bought some flowers from here. I loved her skin, and her face, she was so beautiful.

Aron

Waiting at his home, sat on the hard concrete Aron was enjoying the sun whilst his wife prepared their food for Muertos. Aron must have been 90, but he wouldn’t let us help him to his feet or on the steps. Fiercely independent and probably my favourite face.

Lucia

Lucia was my guide Marias godmother, and I was invited to her house to dine with her family, where they treated me so kindly. I took her picture in the entrance to her home, you can see the bunting that was there for Muertos. Lucia had dressed in her finest silk outfit, to welcome back the spirit of her husband.

To see more of Holly’s photography projects click here.

You can find Holly on Instagram @holly_wren

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