Join me for a Workshop

…extend your creative skills, giving yourself time to play with new ideas and techniques

Throughout the year, I host a range of workshops that give you the opportunity to play and experiment with different materials and techniques, encouraging the spark of new ideas, and helping you grow in confidence.

Each workshop includes practical guidance, demonstrations, and individual support throughout the day, as well as a wonderful lunch in the Wedgwood Tearooms. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to extend your skills with a little inspiration, these workshops are always a relaxed and friendly place to enjoy your art.

<span class="sqsrte-text-color--accent">New: 3 Day Portrait Course (NOW FULL)</span>
Aug
24
to 26 Aug

New: 3 Day Portrait Course (NOW FULL)

Now Full:

Join me for a friendly and supportive three-day course developing your Portrait skills at World of Wedgwood in Staffordshire. As well as looking at the fundamentals you’ll also have time to play and experiment with other ideas to deepen your understanding and confidence.

Whether you’re new to portraiture or looking to push and refine your existing skills, this course offers a balance of practical teaching, demonstrations, and one-to-one guidance. You’ll also receive comprehensive worksheets to support your learning during the course and as a resource to take with you for future reference.

Places are limited – early booking is recommended.. If you haven’t managed to secure a place this time, add your name to the wait list to be informed about the next one.

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Textured Woodland £85 (NOW FULL)
Jul
28

Textured Woodland £85 (NOW FULL)

Using simple mono-printing techniques with watercolour and acrylics to produce a series of textured woodland images. Templates will be provided if required.

You’ll cover a number of different techniques, from seeing the effects of working with a resist, to over laying colour and lifting out paint to increase contrast.

A selection of materials will be provided for use during the day.

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EXTRA Textured Woodland £85 ( NOW FULL)
Jul
27

EXTRA Textured Woodland £85 ( NOW FULL)

Using simple mono-printing techniques with watercolour and acrylics to produce a series of textured woodland images. Templates will be provided if required.

You’ll cover a number of different techniques, from seeing the effects of working with a resist, to over laying colour and lifting out paint to increase contrast.

A selection of materials will be provided for use during the day.

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2027 WORKSHOP DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

3 Day Workshops

  • February 8-10 - Landscape & Sketchbooks

  • August 2-4 - Having Fun with Florals

  • Dec 1-3 - The Beauty of Trees

1 Day Workshops

  • March 8 - further details to follow

  • June 21 - further details to follow

  • July 19 - further details to follow

As many of this year's workshops filled very quickly, I thought it would be helpful to share the 2027 dates in advance so that anyone wishing to join me next year can plan ahead. Full details and booking information will be available over the next few months.

Take a look at our previous workshops

  • An artist is drawing a black and white ink illustration of an arched door or window in a sketchbook at a table with watercolor paintings and printouts of landscape and floral images.
  • Three women sitting at a table. One woman with glasses and a floral shirt in the background, and two women in the foreground, one standing and one sitting. The woman standing is touching the shoulder of the seated woman who is wearing glasses and a light pink shirt. The table has a sunflower, papers, and a glass of water.
  • A group of older adults painting watercolors at a table in an art studio, with several completed paintings on display and shelves on the wall.
  • A group of women in a community center holding colorful abstract floral paintings, smiling and showing their artwork.
  • An older woman with glasses and a wrist bracelet is painting a colorful portrait of a person with blonde hair on a canvas at a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth in a bright room with large windows.
  • Women sitting at a long table with art supplies, painting and drawing during a watercolor workshop; large windows in the background let in natural light.

FAQs

  • No, not at all, many participants are complete beginners. Each workshop is structured so you can learn step by step, while still giving more experienced artists room to experiment and develop their skills.

  • Most workshops include everything you need, but if a particular class requires you to bring something special, you’ll receive a materials list in advance.

  • One-day workshops usually focus on a specific technique or theme and you’ll get to complete a project in a single day. Three-day workshops allow us to dive deeper, giving you time to explore ideas more fully, develop your skills, and create more detailed work.

  • Typically, there are between 8-12 participants per workshop.

  • Yes...gift vouchers are available and make a lovely present for anyone who enjoys being creative. Please contact me to arrange one.

  • If you need to cancel, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations made 21 days in advance are eligible for a refund or credit. Unfortunately, cancellations after this time cannot be refunded, but you’re welcome to transfer your place to a friend. Please see full Terms & Conditions for further details.

  • Where possible, I’ll do my best to accommodate transfers, depending on availability. Please contact me to discuss options.

  • Yes, the room we use is on the ground floor, with no steps and near to accessible toilet facilities. If you have other specific access needs, please get in touch.

  • Yes, I can arrange bespoke workshops for art groups, or demonstrations / talks for special events. Contact me to chat about your ideas.