Events and Workshops
These activities are all face-to-face giving you an opportunity to come and meet me, ask questions and perhaps enjoy a lovely day painting with me.
October 2026
"Hedgerow Studies using Watercolour"
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
We are going to enjoy a calm, restful workshop today, the pace will be steady and slow. What we paint depends on what is growing at the time, and the choices we make. I am hoping for hips, berries, thistles, grasses and of course leaves.
We will need to think about composition, what to pair together, if we select more than one stem, how to portray our subjects as a vignette. Drawing skills are important, however i shall demonstrate throughout the day, from the very start of our painting to the final touches.
I shall bring a variety of foliage with me, and we will be able to forage the hedgerows on the day.
To book this workshop, or for more information
[email protected] or ring 01451 844425
"Constructing and Developing a Concertina Journal"
Napton Village Hall, Napton, Warwickshire, CV47 8LS
ART SOCIETY DEMONSTRATION - VISITORS WELCOME
Developing our ideas is the pathway to improve our paintings, and challenging the way we always work can sometimes lead to wonderful discoveries.
This demonstration is intended to illustrate how I develop ideas through layering, using watercolour and drawing techniques. There will be examples of the various stages needed to develop a journal and I will demonstrate those stages from the very start of a project to the finishing touches.
Painting need not always be about producing a finished piece of work to frame and hang on a wall, but instead be a journey to improve the way we feel about painting and what we produce.
Visitors to this demonstration are most welcome, there is a small charge of £5 at the door which includes refreshments.
February 2027
"Vignettes using Line and Watercolour"
Canterbury Lees, Tewkesbury, GL20 8BP
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
Join me on this exciting line and watercolour workshop, where you will complete a minimum of 2 small paintings capturing the essence of your subject.
Whether you choose a local view, holiday memory or a magazine image, the skills learnt will be perfect for creating delightful projects in the future. These vignettes work well for sketchbook work, on location drawings, or creating your own postcards on holiday.
I will demonstrate the process from concept to completion showing you different techniques ensuring all work is unique.
For more information and booking contact - [email protected]
November 2027
"Sumptuous Sunflowers in Watercolour"
ART SOCIETY WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
This workshop is suitable for anyone who uses watercolours and would like to loosen up their techniques. You will complete a painting as well as experimenting with various techniques throughout the day. If you prefer to work on multiple pieces building up a series of studies to work on later, that’s also fine.
We will be working wet into wet, dropping in colours and creating some dynamic textures persuading the pigments to flow across the page by tilting our paper.
I will also show you how examples of I use the same elements within a concertina journal, adding to the creative possibilities achievable during the day.
We will be using photos as reference, fresh flowers if possible and there will be some paintings on display to inspire you. You will be able to work in the size you prefer, although I shall be demonstrating on paper 1/2 Imperial (15 x 22 inches)
All you need to bring with you are your art materials and enthusiasm to enjoy our day.
Places booked through The Tewkesbury Art Society.
