Linocutting and Printmaking with a difference.......18th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

For all levels of experience, taking this amazingly expressive medium beyond belief as we experiment with colour, paper surfaces and collage. Gone are the woeful days of cut fingers and crude prints, as we bring in improved but traditionally simple materials. Coupled with original ideas to stretch each individual's needs. Not to be missed............ 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)

Chinese Brush Painting - Autumnal Trees in Landscape19th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
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

"The best course I've attended. Very engaging tutor, subject and group. Greatly increased my understanding and application of Chinese brush painting." (Summer School 2022)

Woodcarving19th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
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

Pots and Patches19th Oct to 20th Oct 2024
Tutor: Janet EdmondsSaturday to Sunday

Explore shape and colour in the context of still life. We will put together a collection of pots against a simple pieced background. These images may be representational or become abstract. Designs made will then be created by machine using free running stitch. We will use a limited colour scheme to explore contrasts, combinations and blended colour..... read more

"Lots more like this, please" (November 2019)

Creating Hand Crafted ART CARDS21 Oct 2024
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Monday

A seasonal special one day workshop for all comers interested in creating a series of stunning yet simple ideas to create your own original mixed media greeting and Christmas cards as original artworks, as well as designs for reproduction. This very original one day workshop will turn your ideas upside down..... read more

"Jackie was an inspirational tutor." (April 2019)

Chinese Brush Painting: Flowers in Four Seasons22nd Nov to 24th Nov 2024
Tutor: Lei Lei QuFriday to Sunday

During this course we will study flowers in the freehand style, along with brush strokes and ink techniques, to enable participants to build the structures of the subjects and to capture and depict the expression of the spirit..... read more

"Qu Lei Lei is an inspiring teacher, thank you." (November 2019)

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

During this weekend course we shall gather together a variety of winter seedheads, and create dynamic impressions and compositions, reflecting the beauty of cool colours of winter in the comfort of the studio. See how to bring more colour into what at first glance could be thought to be dim and dull...... All levels welcome on this experimental voyage into the unknown............ read more

Excellent tutor - lots of information and help. Good food too. (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

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

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. Covering extraordinary brush work, mixing on the page, glazing, and more, in the atmosphere of an 'adult playgroup' - experimenting and stretching ideas whilst enjoying the journey. Research is key - development the aim......excitement the result!.... read more

"As usual, Jackie has taught a wonderful course - she always goes that extra mile." (March 2019)

Drizzle, Drip, Splash and Play with Watercolour and Ink9th May to 11th May 2025
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

An extraordinary experience working in unison with Jackie Devereux, an artist renowned for her contemporary works on paper - original and experimental in nature. Development of ideas through research, trial and error are key. Introducing powerful black Indian Ink into the scenario is always the 'bonus for ten' during Jackie's workshops, and regardless of previous experience (or none) it's a win-win course..... read more

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

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

Nicky was a very good tutor giving lots of advice and demonstrations.