10:00 - 16:00

Level: Intermediate

In this workshop, we will explore the process of painting a sunlit forest in watercolour, focusing on techniques that capture the glow of sunlight as it filters through layers of leaves, creating dappled light and soft shadows, as well as how to build the rich, earthy textures and tones of the forest floor. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, we’ll cover essential skills such as colour mixing, blending and expressive brushwork. This workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques to help you create a vibrant, atmospheric woodland landscape with confidence.

What to bring:

• Watercolour brushes - Large round brush e.g `Jackson’s Icon brushes’ size 10 or 12 or similar, 3/4” flat e.g Jacksons Icon or similar, an old small synthetic or bristle brush that you are happy to cut (optional)

• Watercolour paints - cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, lemon yellow, yellow ochre, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, indigo, paynes grey, burnt umber or sepia, perylene green

• Plastic palette with deep wells for watercolour

• Water spray

• 2b pencil and rubber

• Paper towels/kitchen roll

• Cling film

• Natural sponge (optional)

Included on the day:

• Watercolour paper

• Images to work from

• 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. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please feel free to bring along your own provisions/milk alternatives etc

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 or transfer you to another workshop. 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: 13