August 2021

Hedgerows and Verges in Watercolour – Botanical Illustration

2nd August 2021 at 10:00 am - 3:30 pm  |  Derbyshire  |  Day £79

Using the interesting hedgerows and verges surrounding the Art Room, we will capture our finds in detailed watercolour in the studio.  Looking at layout and composition, along with useful demonstrations, we will create a lovely study page or portrait of summer, with individual guidance and professional advice.

Derbyshire Field Barns in Acrylic Paints

3rd  August 2021 at 10:00 am - 3:30 pm  |  Derbyshire  |  Day £79

Join us for a practical study of that most charming and iconic building, so typical to the Derbyshire countryside.  Looking closely at the texture and form of stonework, learn how to use a limited palette of colours to bring out subtle shade differences and tonal contrasts.  Using the surrounding fields around The Art Room studio for inspiration, we will set our barns within a landscape of colour, wild flowers and summer vegetation. 

Watercolour Painting with Peter Woolley

4th August 2021 at 10:00 am - 3:30 pm  |  Derbyshire  |  Day £79

A day of sketching and building up a painting in watercolour with an experienced professional watercolour artist. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to learn the basics for successful watercolour painting and an understanding of colours and tonal values.


Hares and Wildlife in pastels

7th August 2021 at 10:00 am - 3:30 pm  |  Derbyshire  |  Day£79

Capture the arresting sight of a Hare in its natural surroundings in pastels with an experienced pastels artist.  Starting with an informative demonstration and going on to develop our own realistic renditions.  Suitable for all abilities and with all materials provided.

Celebrating the Summer Garden – Botanical illustration on Paper or Vellum

11th Aug 2021 at 2:00 pm - 13th Aug 2021 at 2:00 pm (2 nights)  |  Nightingale Centre, Derbyshire  |  Residential £410  |  Non-Residential  £210  PLACES NOW LIMITED - PLEASE ENQUIRE

Explore the wonderful range of summer colours and textures in the summer garden, and how to achieve them using watercolours.  Choose from a range of seasonal fruit, vegetables and flowers from the garden at this time of year.

Capturing Dramatic Landscapes in Acrylics

31st August 2021 at 10:00 am - 3:30pm  |  Derbyshire  |  Day £79

Using fine quality acrylic paints which are provided at the workshop, along with photographic reference, experienced professional artist Fraser Scarfe will paint with us, tutoring stage by stage so we can capture the atmosphere and drama of impressive landscape scenery, using contrast of light and dark to add drama. 

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