Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
These little garden bird mosaics are designed to interact with their environment, reflecting and refracting light so that they change throughout the day. On this one day workshop you will produce a stained glass mosaic ... Read more
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Discover nature’s pattern book in this course inspired by the shapes, colours and textures of natural objects. Take inspiration from Nature in Art’s extensive collection of shells, feathers, seeds, bark, leaves, and pebbles. We will ... Read more
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This 2-day course will cover basic bird anatomy, sketching methods and techniques, the use and handling of watercolour and composing a picture. For the more ambitious, there will be the opportunity to have a go ... Read more
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Day One You will learn about the various mosaic materials and techniques of cutting and setting. You will make a 25cmsq panel on board on the first (or only) day. Day Two You will make ... Read more
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
We see objects because of light and in order to create realistic images of plants we need to fully understand light and observe how it reacts with our subjects to describe their shapes. In this ... Read more
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
The Course will focus on botanical painting, giving the learner the opportunity to work in either watercolour or gouache. The course will be taught by Simon Williams SBA. Gouache and watercolour are both water soluble ... Read more
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Focusing on joyful expression through art, this art workshop is all about discovering and reconnecting with your creative side. Offering you the chance to loosen up creatively, without expectations, in a nurturing, fun and relaxing ... Read more
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Drawing is a fantastic way of exploring the world around us. This one day workshop is designed to be fun it will invigorate, excite and challenge. The morning session will be a series of short ... Read more
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 2-day course you will learn all about working with graphite pencil from experienced artist Jamie Boots. Graphite pencil can be used to produce so much more than just a sketch. Jamie will show ... Read more
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
With a natural history theme this is an introduction to various ink drawing tools and surfaces, with a focus on penning and brushing techniques. A look at creating high contrasts, shading, tones and line styles ... Read more
Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Glass fusing is joining two or more layers of glass through heating in a kiln. There are several techniques that can be adapted to this basic principle some of which give surprising results. This 1-day ... Read more
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending Derwent Coloursoft Pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the ... Read more
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – Oct 10 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This is a two day course that will show you how to sketch buildings and architectural detail with waterproof black ink pen and watercolour wash. Using photos supplied by the tutor you will be shown ... Read more
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This is a course for all abilities who have an interest in learning to paint the colour, energy and vitality found in a Garden Border. Working from photos that inspire, from views of your own ... Read more
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – Nov 10 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A 2-day course on painting almost certainly one of our most popular, colourful and easily recognisable birds, the Kingfisher. Using acrylics on board we will be looking at sketching the bird in flight and trying ... Read more
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – Nov 21 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This is a two day course that will show you how to paint impressionist style autumn and winter landscapes with acrylic paint. Using photos supplied by the tutor you will be shown how to paint ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A rewarding 1-day where participants will use willow and other materials to make stars, garlands, angels, reindeer and mini Christmas trees ready for the festive celebrations. By the end of the day you should have ... Read more
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Maria Merian (1647-1717) was a true pioneer. As a young girl, she was passionate about two things – insects and art. Maria lived in a time when religious superstition and long-held traditions and rules about ... Read more
Jan 6 @ 10:00 am – Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This is a course for all abilities who have an interest in learning, to paint wildflowers, plants and weeds in their natural habitat. It could be a corner of a garden which inspires you, a ... Read more
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Inspired by the decorative works of the golden age of illustration and the Arts and Crafts movement, this course will show you how to incorporate gold-leaf into your paintings. It can be used either to ... Read more
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – Mar 15 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Enjoy a relaxing weekend creating a beautiful Goldwork Snowdrop Design. Learn about and how to use the lovely materials used in Goldwork Embroidery. The techniques used in this design are couching gold and silver threads, ... Read more
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE Glass fusing is joining two or more layers ... Read more
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – Mar 29 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE When is ink not ink? When it’s Acrylic ... Read more
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE This course is a wonderful introduction to the ... Read more
May 4 @ 10:00 am – May 5 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE A chance to explore the possibilities of mosaicing ... Read more
May 9 @ 10:00 am – May 10 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE A weekend course painting a variety of water ... Read more
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE This course is a wonderful introduction to the ... Read more
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE We will do 4 paintings over the weekend. ... Read more
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE Capturing drama in art is the secret to ... Read more
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – Jul 5 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS THIS COURSE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. WE WILL PUBLISH THE NEW DATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE. On this 2 day course participants will master ... Read more