Creative Arts Courses

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

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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

"As always, a superb course stretching my abilities in all directions.  I appreciated the many tips and instructions for mounting and presentation and the tutor's own inspiring work to see." (November 2019)

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

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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

My first course at Missenden Abbey, and I am hugely impressed! Everything was of high quality; the tuition, studio space, accommodation, delicious food and pleasant public spaces, all in a beautiful setting. Thank you!

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

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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

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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

"Wonderful course with an excellent tutor.  I'm delighted with the courses that the school offers." (February 2019)

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

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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

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

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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

"Jackie's course was highly informative and allowed experimentation and development of my work - thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed it!" (November 2019)

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

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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

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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

Nicky Hunter is a very gifted teacher. Our whole group thoroughly enjoyed her demonstrations and were inspired by her artwork. I look forward to next year!

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

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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 is an excellent tutor, who had planned a very interesting and thought provoking course." (Summer School 2022)

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

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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