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

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

Botanical Illustration - White on White, Snowdrops in SpringCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List22nd 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

"Totally superb!" (Summer School 2019)

An Introduction to Pastels and Pastel Pencils15th Mar to 16th Mar 2025
Tutor: Kevin ScullySaturday to Sunday

Pastel is a versatile medium that can be used to create detailed drawings, as well as lively and spontaneous paintings. A variety of subjects will be covered and may include still life, landscapes, seascapes, and portraits. Colour harmony and composition will feature strongly in our approach to using this exciting medium..... read more

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 tutor." (November 2019)

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

"Excellent tutor." (May 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

As always informative and enjoyable. (Summer School 2021)

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

"Wonderful experience.  Jackie provides a wonderful course, with a friendly atmosphere which is fun and really useful and challenging." (Summer School 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.

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

Great course Great teacher. (Summer School 2021)

Drypoint & Collagraph Printmaking7th Jun to 8th Jun 2025
Tutor: Jessica RoseSaturday to Sunday

We will cover two very versatile printing methods where plates are created using methods including collage, carving, glueing and scratching..... read more

Great course, very enjoyable.

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