Sketching Buildings in the Landscape with Pen and Wash27th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Jonathan NeweySaturday to Sunday

Explore the art of sketching buildings within the landscape using pen and wash. Over two enjoyable days, you will learn how to capture architecture, perspective, proportion and surrounding scenery with confidence. Discover how to create lively pen drawings and add washes of colour to suggest light, atmosphere and depth. Suitable for beginners and improvers, the course will encourage you to loosen up, develop your observational skills and create expressive landscape sketches filled with character and atmosphere..... read more

Really enjoyed the artistic and social content of the course.

Woodcarving27th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
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

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Woodcarving20th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
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

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

A Splash of Watercolour20th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Kevin ScullySaturday to Sunday

This workshop is for those who are looking for the courage to loosen up their watercolour painting. Its aim is to widen your understanding of the medium, show you how it can be used in different ways, and experiment with alternative approaches, which will help you to create some exciting images. The subject matter will be varied, and you will have the opportunity to try several ways in which a variety of techniques can be used together. You will be able to try some new techniques where the emphasis will be on producing some lively and interesting results..... read more

Woodcarving3rd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
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

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Spring Flowers in Watercolour3rd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Jackie Isard SBA Fellow CBM RHS GoldSaturday to Sunday

We all look forward to Spring popping its head around the corner after a long winter. This course is planned to lighten your spirits and bring some Spring colour our way. We will be making detailed illustrations of Spring flowers, and you can choose between making a composition with a few flowers or individual flower studies. Bring along a selection of Spring flowers or choose from my selection. A materials list is below and will also be supplied before the course start..... read more

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

Contemporary Works on Paper14th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours and Ink. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork. Curious? Then come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go......!.... read more

"Fabulous weekend! Great time! Excellent tutor!" (February 2019)

Woodcarving15th May to 16th May 2027
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

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Drizzle and Drool in Watercolour4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork. Come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go, or even just get looser with your approach..... read more

" Lovely relaxed weekend with plenty to learn. Jackie is an excellent tutor"

Woodcarving5th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
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

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.