Workshop Bookings

Sunday 26 May 1-4pm: Half-day plein air session "in an English Country Garden". Suitable for beginners and improvers to get a taste for watercolours. All materials provided plus inspiration from the gardens at Venue 36 of the Wylye Valley Art Trail which include 17th century buildings, a cute brick privy (!), colourful borders, meadows and rolling lawns. Full address: Valley Farm House, Milton Nr East Knoyle, SP3 6BG

Monday 27 May 1-4pm: Half-day plein air session "in an English Country Garden". Suitable for beginners and improvers to get a taste for watercolours. All materials provided plus inspiration from the gardens at Venue 36 of the Wylye Valley Art Trail which include 17th century buildings, a cute brick privy (!), colourful borders, meadows and rolling lawns. Full address: Valley Farm House, Milton Nr East Knoyle, SP3 6BG

Wednesday 2 October 10-3: a day of loose line and wash. Immerse yourself in the landscape of the National Trust's gardens at Stourhead - an enchanting lake studded with classical temples and grottos. We will enter the grounds to collect images to take back to the First-View Gallery Studio nearby and create our line and wash paintings step-by-step, with Catherine's tuition. Includes garden entry, tuition and materials. BA12 6QE (Please bring lunch)

Thursday 3 October 10-3: a day of loose line and wash. Immerse yourself in the landscape of the National Trust's gardens at Stourhead - an enchanting lake studded with classical temples and grottos. We will enter the grounds to collect images to take back to the First-View Gallery Studio nearby and create our line and wash paintings step-by-step, with Catherine's tuition. Includes garden entry, tuition and materials. BA12 6QE (Please bring lunch)

Wednesday 16 October 10.30-3: Develop a likeness using a photo with clear demonstrations. Explore composition -what makes a portrait "talk" to us? Discover flesh tones and loosen pigments with lots of water. All materials and a delicious deli lunch are included.

Friday 25 October 10.30-3: Learn how to approach line, its advantages and potential challenges. What makes a great subject? What should we leave out? Construct your own drawing from a photo and use gravity painting techniques to add colour. Includes all materials and a deli lunch.

Saturday 26 October 10.30-3: Step by step, use water to help you create subtle, misty scenes. Find out about watercolour tubed paints and how they can come alive. Get help planning contrast and adding in final detail. Includes all materials and a deli lunch.