10:00 - 16:00

Level: Beginner and up

Join us as we track an artistic year in the garden, taking inspiration from both our own gardens and the lovely surroundings of Micklems Farm. Taking inspiration from the lush jungle paintings of Rousseau and the lively markmaking of Hockney we will immerse ourselves in the wonderful world of greenery! To loosen ourselves up we will create lively line-based painted studies of small corners of the garden where foliage is the hero.

Then we will collect leaves and foliage of every shape and size to make studies of colour and form, stylising and simplifying as we go. These will be the starting point for designs using repeat patterns and mandalas for an absorbing and mindful project.

There will be lots of demos & step-by-step instruction in this fun and informal workshop – no experience needed.

What to bring:

• Reference photos / magazine images – weather permitting, we will have a quick walk round the gardens at Micklems for inspiration.

• Sheets of medium to heavy-weight watercolour paper (approx. 220gsm)

• Drawing pencil; low-tack masking tape,

• Watercolours or Gouache) – whatever you have – if buying specially just buy primary colours (plus a tube of white gouache if working in watercolour)

• Coloured pencils you have them (the tutor will also bring some to share – don’t buy specially)

• Mixing palette, brushes (whatever you have) – the tutor will also bring some

• Kitchen roll

• Apron

• A packed lunch

Included on the day:

• Any other materials not specified for the students to bring

• Expert tuition

• 1 to 1 guidance

• Detailed demonstrations

• A selection of tea, freshly brewed coffee, biscuits and delicious cakes

And of course you take your wonderful creations from the day. If you share any photographs of your day here and/or your finished work, we’d love to see them so please tag us @micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops or use the hashtag #micklemsfarmcreativeworkshops.

Terms - Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you can no longer attend, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours prior to the workshop date. We will only cancel due to insufficient places sold and you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Number of students: 10