Courses

2025 WORKSHOPS


MARCH 7th & 8th – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

PAINTING ON VELLUM

Vellum is a centuries old material used for longevity (cow skin) a by product that is washed and scraped to a very smooth surface watercolours are used and this produces a rich luminous look to the painting. Never tried it? Have a go!


APRIL 12th – SATURDAY

AN INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ART FOR BEGINNERS

Learn the basics of drawing and painting understanding the many

techniques to create a small botanical. All materials provided.


MAY 2nd & 3rd – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

DRAWING AND PAINTING SMALL MAMMALS

Including Mice – Voles – Hedgehogs – Rabbits – Squirrels – Hares in their habitat.


JUNE 6th & 7th – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

DRAWING AND PAINTING BRITISH BIRDS

From original photos (Supplied). Understanding feather direction – eye painting, feet etc. in their habitat.


JULY 11th & 12th – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

PAINTING BEES, BEATLES & BUTTERFLIES ON FLOWERS AND PLANTS

Our pollinators. Paint on vellum or paper.


AUGUST 29TH & 30TH – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

ILLUSTRATING FRUIT. APPLES, PEARS, PLUMS & MORE

Learn to understand form, texture and tone including stems and leaves.


OCTOBER 10TH & 11TH – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

PAINTING THE BOUNTY OF AUTUMN

From hedgerow, fields, forests, horse chestnut sweet chestnut, hazel, acorn, fungi and more of nature’s surprises.


NOVEMBER 1st  SATURDAY

MAKING A BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION BY USING THE STIPPLE METHOD

Using Fine Liner pens. The end result is stunning.


DECEMBER 6th – SATURDAY

MAKING A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS WREATH/DOOR DECORATION

All materials supplied, and refreshments.

10.00am – 12:30pm or, 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Cost: £40


DECEMBER 12th & 13th – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

THE WORLD OF DECAY

Many Subjects that are in decay make beautiful and interesting paintings with shapes and forms you wouldn’t expect.


2025 DATES

6 & 7 week classes

10am–12pm

1:30pm–3:30pm

Wednesday morning & afternoon sessions

Feb 5th – March 12th 

March 19th – April 23rd

May 21st – June 25th

July 9th – Aug 20th

Sept 24th – Nov 5th

Thursday morning & afternoon sessions

Feb 6th – March 13th

March 20th – April 24th

May 22nd – June 26th

July 10th – Aug 21st

Sept 25th – Nov 6th


COST OF COURSES & CLASSES

One day course £85

Two day course £165

Morning & afternoon classes – 6 weeks £110

7 weeks £118

TIMES

One day course 10am-4pm

Two day course 10am-4pm

Daytime classes 7 weeks 10am-12pm

Wednesday & Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm

VENUES

All classes and courses are held at Whitehollows Studio


BOOKING CONDITIONS

Deposit £30.00 for two day courses

£20.00 for a one day course

Full amount for morning and afternoon

One to one days can be arranged at £175.00 per day, deposit £50.00.

Please note:

Only a deposit or the full amount with the booking form will reserve a place on any course or class. A £10.00 deposit will reserve a place on each of the classes [not courses] throughout the year.


Covid-19


I continue to implement sensible Covid-19 protocols to protect attendees and instructors. These include:

    • Hand sanitisers in all areas

    • Workspaces cleaned and sanitised regularly

If you have a class or course booked and you are showing Covid-19 symptoms, then please do not attend and contact Michael directly to discuss options.