10:00 - 16:00

Level: Intermediate

Painting ‘en plein air’ (painting outdoors) is an exhilarating experience especially when painting a landscape using the natural compounds of oil paint with its unique texture and versatility. Not only is the artist part of the environment they are trying to capture on canvas but they are also exposed to the elements that influence that environment. Painting outdoors sharpens one’s observation and spontaneity resulting in a painting shaped not only by place, light, texture, energy and the elements but also by the experience of just being there.

Why not dust off that old box of oil paints and brushes at the back of the cupboard? Pick up a canvas, put on an old shirt and come and have a go for yourself at Micklem’s Farm inspiring garden.

If by any chance it is raining on the day this will restrict what we can do outside. So for backup please bring some images/photos of landscapes that inspire you and we will work on these in the studio.

What to bring:

• Oil paints

• Palette (tear off palettes are great)

• Canvas approximately minimum size 50cm x 40cm either square or rectangle but nothing larger than 60 x 60cm

• Brushes

• Brush cleaner but must be odourless

• Palette knives

• Apron

• Baby wipes (not water wipes)

• Camera (phone)

• Sun glasses

• Hat

• Pencil

• Sketch book/or rough paper

• Images of landscapes you are inspired by just in case it rains and we have to work in studio

• 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