Go With the Flow with Ink and Watercolour21st Feb to 23rd Feb 2025
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Winter in colour - especially aimed at interpreting winter colours with texture and flair. An opportunity to work alongside professioinal artist and experienced tutor, Jackie Devereux, who will expertly guide you through simple exercises in penmanship and the powerful and exquisite use of watercolour..... read more

"A truly fantastic weekend, Jackie is a wonderfully inspiring teacher. I have learnt so much." (April 2019)

Botanical Illustration - White on White, Snowdrops in Spring22nd Feb to 23rd Feb 2025
Tutor: Jackie Isard SBASaturday to Sunday

Doesn't it lighten the heart when we see snowdrops in swathes across gardens and in the countryside? Join me and learn how to capture these exquisite little plants as a composition or as individual little paintings. I will teach you how to give snowdrop flowers depth, as well as retain their delicacy with watercolour. From bud to opening, these flowers are a delight to paint!.... read more

Jackie Isard was really lovely and patient. Excellent tutor! Learnt so much during these two days! Thank you.

Woodcarving22nd Feb to 23rd Feb 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Watercolour and Ink Voyage of Discovery14th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

If you haven't already discovered the amazing pigments and transparency of watercolour, contrasted with the strength of black Indian Ink, then join professional award winning artist, Jackie Devereux, in a weekend of pure unadulterated joy. .... read more

Jackie always does an enjoyable course and this was no exception. (Summer School 2021)

Woodcarving15th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

A Watercolour and Papercraft Play Day12 Apr 2025
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Saturday

Another of Jackie's 'paper engineering' days, creating amazing stylish origami gift and keepsake boxes. If you have thought about entering the world of watercolour painting, but have yet to do so, this could be a way to dip a toe in the water at least AND create something totally unique. A day to put in the diary!.... read more

Excellent course and tutor. Thoroughly enjoyed all the activities and projects. All levels of ability were catered for and I definitely will be back. (Summer School 2023)

Exotic Plants with Coloured Pencil12th Apr to 13th Apr 2025
Tutor: Jonathan NeweySaturday to Sunday

"Drawing Exotic Plants with Coloured Pencil" is a two-day immersive course perfect for nature and art enthusiasts. Guided by Jonathan, participants learn techniques to capture the vibrant hues and intricate details of exotic flora using coloured pencils. The workshop covers essential skills such as layering, blending, and achieving realistic textures. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists alike, this hands-on experience provides inspiration and practical tips for bringing botanical beauty to life on paper..... read more

"Amazing how far you can get in three days from nothing." (Summer School 2019)

Contemporary Greeting Cards for all Reasons and Seasons13 Apr 2025
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Sunday

Spend an exciting day creating contemporary watercolour greeting cards. Following the success of these one-day workshops aimed at those with lots, any or no previous experience, this enjoyable and totally creative day can only yield success and a sense of achievement. Come along and play ............... read more

The course was fantastic. Jackie was brilliant and very encouraging and all of my fellow '.students' were lovely.

Drizzle, Drip, Splash and Play with Watercolour and Ink10th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Saturday to Sunday

A weekend beyond the norm! As we take ideas from our surroundings, experiment with the power and delicious quality of pure watercolour on a variety of surfaces, watching how it develops and learning from the experience..... read more

A great few days! Jackie Devereux's courses are excellent: the demonstrations, advice, ideas, encouragement & constructive feedback. (Summer School 2023)

Woodcarving10th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Sensational Swan in Watercolour10 May 2025
Tutor: Nicky Hunter Saturday

Give your watercolours a boost of light and radiance! Watercolour is the perfect medium to paint this delightful subject. Enjoy creating loose and expressive artworks of these graceful birds in all their sensational glory..... read more

Nikki was an excellent tutor and highly skilled. We covered a lot of ground in a dynamic way. (Summer School 2023)

Chinese Brush Painting - Trees in Landscape10th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Paul MaslowskiSaturday to Sunday

This course explores the beauty of Trees in Chinese paintings. Breaking it down into principal-lead sections with accompanying subjects such as the Scholar's Rock will give us the opportunity to explore how Autumnal Trees fit into your own Landscape compositions. Explore your first (or a deeper) taste of the art of the Chinese Brush with traditionally trained artist, Paul..... read more

Paul was a great teacher. (Summer School 2021)

Woodcarving28th Jun to 29th Jun 2025
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more