Paint urban scenes the impressionist way — bold marks, confident colour, no overthinking. We paint café fronts, streets, light on buildings. The approach is impressionist: big blocks of colour, expressive marks, optical mixing. Less fiddling, more painting.
What You’ll Learn
How to see and mix colour like an impressionist
Optical colour mixing techniques
Bold confident brushwork — large blocks first
How to suggest architecture without overworking it
We take the paints outside — capturing light, landscape and the feel of a place in watercolour. What You’ll Learn Botanical observation Loose foliage techniques Capturing dappled light On-location sketching What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Monday 15 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £49.00 per…
Ever meant to write and illustrate your own children’s book? This is the day you actually do it — a full, unhurried day for adults to take a picture-book idea from a blank page towards a real, finished little book: story, characters and all. No experience needed; every character starts with a single line. We…
A friendly introduction to acrylic painting for absolute beginners — colour mixing, layering, and a finished piece on the day. What You’ll Learn Acrylic brush handling Layering and glazing Colour mixing without mud What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 3 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price:…
Explore the face across watercolour and mixed media — expressive, layered and personal. What You’ll Learn Quick portrait drawing Layering watercolour and mixed media When to draw, when to paint Expressive vs accurate portraiture What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All…
A practical watercolour problem-solving day — fixes to common problems and tips to prevent them. What You’ll Learn Troubleshooting common problems Control, timing and confidence Practical, repeatable techniques What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 10 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £33.00 per person Places: 10…
Our friendly monthly get-together for everyone working on a book — bring what you have and we will move it forward. What You’ll Learn Share work in progress Friendly feedback Next steps for your book What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 31 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All…
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Join us at the Cornish Craft Barn for hands-on creative workshops, from watercolour painting to textile crafts. All materials included!
