Course details:
What are oil pastels and how do you use them? We will spend the day exploring this underrated medium. In the morning we will learn techniques – from using oil pastel as resist to scratching out details, building up layers, and blending. We will achieve different interesting effects on various papers. In the afternoon, everyone will have the opportunity to create their own piece of artwork using these techniques. By the end of the day, you will have a good idea of how to complete an art work purely in oil pastels and how to use them to add extra dimension to mixed media work.
Materials and additional costs:
Supplied by tutor, £5 cash
Suitability:
Suitable for all
Spaces:
12
Price: £62 / £79
Join Artist-Gardener Holly Foskett-Barnes to expand your creativity and nourish your wellbeing this summer.
In this course we’ll enjoy learning a range of watercolour painting techniques alongside mindful activities throughout the creative process. Studies will be inspired by beautiful summer shoots and wild flowers around the Nature In Art gardens and local surroundings. No previous experience is necessary, just bring yourself and an open mind! All the activities offered will be gentle and accessible for all levels and abilities.
Previous students have shared:
“A lovely afternoon with a great teacher. Holly was very patient and explained everything well. I shall definitely be doing more of her course.”
“Thank you for a very enjoyable and positive experience – I came away with new skills and the confidence to use them!”
“Holly is a great teacher – always positive and really knows her craft.”
What you can expect from the course:
● Discover playful warm-up drawing techniques
● Nourish your wellbeing with mindful activities and nature-connection
● Gain confidence in your artmaking abilities
● Learn to approach artmaking mindfully, focusing on enjoying the process over any outcomes
● Develop a range of watercolour painting techniques and artistic skills
● Enjoy exploring nature through a creative lens
● Expand your knowledge of materials and tools to support your creative practice beyond
the course
Spaces: 10
Suitable for all
Bring your own supplies or borrow for £10 cash
Tetiana Hnilytska is a professional violinist who has played with several orchestras around the world including the Hans Zimmer orchestra and the Odessa Philharmonic. Originally from Odessa, Tetiana came to the UK as a refugee with her family following the invasion of Ukraine. She will be performing with the talented Sarah Harris on piano. The programme will include works by Bach, Piazzola, Skoryk, Kreisler and others.
- 7pm Doors open to view museum galleries
- 7.30pm Finger buffet
- 8.10pm Recital
Book here
Course details:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant shades of autumn with this two-day watercolour sketching course, perfect for all abilities. You will learn how to capture the rich hues and textures of the season through step-by-step demonstrations and practical exercises, working from both reference materials and nature itself. Explore essential watercolour techniques including washes, layering, and colour mixing to bring autumn landscapes, foliage, and textures to life. Guidance will be tailored to suit each participant, ensuring a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the course, you will have created your own collection of expressive autumnal sketches.
Materials and additional costs:
Supplied by tutor, £32 cash
Or email tutor for materials list
Suitability:
Beginners – advanced
Spaces:
12
Price: £124 / £158
Join us for a launch and private view of the special retrospective exhibition of works celebrating the life and work of Peter Partington SWLA (1941 – 2025). Find out more about this show here
Although this is a FREE event, PLEASE BOOK HERE
Course details:
Explore the colour pencil techniques required to draw this little kitten using assorted colour pencils on Mount Board including indenting and colour layering for stripes in fur.
Line Drawing supplied to trace or copy.
Materials
Supplied by tutor, £3 charge (cash)
Suitability:
Suitable for all
Spaces:
12
Price: £62 / £79
Course details:
Explore the techniques required to draw this portrait using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils and Water-soluble Graphite pencils to create muted tones.
Materials
Supplied by tutor, £3 charge (cash)
Suitability:
Suitable for all
Spaces:
12
Price: £62 / £79
Course details:
Explore the techniques required to draw this portrait using Derwent Coloursoft Pencils and Water-soluble Graphite pencils to create muted tones.
Materials
Supplied by tutor, £3 charge (cash)
Suitability:
Suitable for all
Spaces:
12
Price: £62 / £79
Course details:
Make a magical Christmas wreath. Start a family tradition that you can enjoy year after year. I will bring a wide selection of glass, ceramic, mirror and vintage china, so you can create a wreath to your own colour scheme – richly traditional, silver and frosty, jazzy or shabby chic!
Materials and additional costs:
£22 (cash) to be paid to tutor for materials
Please bring a shoebox size cardboard box to cut tiles into.
Suitability:
Suitable for all
Spaces:
10
Price: £124 / £158
Course details:
Are you interested in decorating your very own piece of bone china using vintage and contemporary transfers? No previous artistic ability is required. One-to-one tuition will be given to assist you in creating your own personal masterpiece.
This is a perfect starting point for further art-related workshops and is especially good for enhancing good mental health well-being and building confidence. Everyone’s an artist so come and unlea
sh your hidden creativity.
Materials and additional costs:
All materials provided
Suitability:
Suitable for all
Spaces:
12
Cost:
£31 / £42 (please note this is a half-day course)