Upcoming Workshop Dates and Locations
Creating energetic brushwork in oils: Tansley, April 19th
Sunday, April 19th, 10am - 3:30pm, near Matlock
£90, all materials provided (just bring brushes!), suitable for beginners
Address: Tansley Village Hall, Church St, Tansley, Matlock DE4 5FH
In this workshop we will focus on creating energy in our brushwork. We will dive into: i) how to hold the brush for different effects, ii) how much paint to use where and when, iii) consistency of paint. We will also go through all the fundamental skills, no prior oil painting experience necessary!
1 space left!
Exploring colour in oils: Heath, May 10th
Sunday, May 10th, 10am - 3:30pm, near Chesterfield M1
£90, all materials provided (just bring brushes!), suitable for beginners
Address: Heath Village Hall, Heath, Chesterfield, S44 5RX
In this beginner friendly workshop we will dive into colour and how to create a vibrant painting without overdoing it (you might be surprised!). We will cover all the fundamental skills needed to paint in oils as well, whilst creating a beautiful wildflower scene (or two!).
Outdoor Painting Workshop: Cromford, June 18th
Thursday, June 18th, 9:30am - 3:30pm, High Peak Junction (near Cromford & Matlock)
EARLY BIRD PRICE - £80 (if booked before May 1st). After May 1st, regular price - £90
Join me for a wonderful day painting outdoors! Perfect for beginners and more experienced artists who want to take their painting practice outside and learn the fundamentals of oil painting en plein air. All materials are provided (except brushes!) and you will be able to take your painting home at the end. High Peak Junction is a beautiful location by the Cromford Canal where goods used to be unloaded from trains and into canal boats. There are site toilets and a little cafe kiosk.
Outdoor Painting Workshop: Idle Valley, June 20th
Saturday, June 20th, 9:30am - 3:30pm, Idle Valley Nature Reserve (Nottinghamshire)
EARLY BIRD PRICE - £80 (if booked before May 1st). After May 1st, regular price - £90
Join me for a wonderful day painting outdoors! Perfect for beginners and more experienced artists who want to take their painting practice outside and learn the fundamentals of oil painting en plein air. All materials are provided (except brushes!) and you will be able to take your painting home at the end. The Idle Valley Nature Reserve is a gorgeous and tranquil spot for painting surrounded by water – River Idle, Belmoor lake and various ponds. This is an excellent bird watching area too. There is a great cafe and toilets on site.
Outdoor Painting Workshop: Hopton Hall, July 9th
Thursday, July 9th, 10:00am - 3:30pm, Hopton Hall (near Carsington Water and Wirksworth, Derbyshire)
EARLY BIRD PRICE - £80 (if booked before June 1st). After June 1st, regular price - £90
Join me for a wonderful day painting outdoors! Perfect for beginners and more experienced artists who want to take their painting practice outside and learn the fundamentals of oil painting en plein air. All materials are provided (except brushes!) and you will be able to take your painting home at the end. Hopton Hall is a gorgeous stately home with beautiful grounds and a stunning rose garden. We will be painting either in the rose garden itself or in the grounds in front of the house, depending on weather and light. There is an incredible amount of subject matter and interest. There is a cafe and toilets on site.
Outdoor Painting Workshop: Hopton Hall, July 11th
Saturday, July 9th, 10:00am - 3:30pm, Hopton Hall (near Carsington Water and Wirksworth, Derbyshire)
EARLY BIRD PRICE - £80 (if booked before June 1st). After June 1st, regular price - £90
Join me for a wonderful day painting outdoors! Perfect for beginners and more experienced artists who want to take their painting practice outside and learn the fundamentals of oil painting en plein air. All materials are provided (except brushes!) and you will be able to take your painting home at the end. Hopton Hall is a gorgeous stately home with beautiful grounds and a stunning rose garden. We will be painting either in the rose garden itself or in the grounds in front of the house, depending on weather and light. There is an incredible amount of subject matter and interest. There is a cafe and toilets on site.
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