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SUMMARY:'Meadow Alchemy' - 3½ Hour Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An immersive and inspiring workshop where you’ll learn the expressive techniques I use in my own painting practice.\nProcess-led: paint rolling\, dripping & spattering with sculpted impasto flowers\n  \n‘Meadow Alchemy’ explores a process-led approach to creating a contemporary wildflower landscape using acrylics on board. \nWe’ll start by setting the scene and applying a soft gradient background. From there\, we’ll add movement and energy with loose layers of wild grasses and stems\, using different techniques such as paint rolling\, dripping\, and playful paint spattering. \nIn just 3½ hours\, you’ll learn the techniques and materials I use in my own work to create a richly textured landscape painting of your own. Working with acrylics on board\, you’ll be guided step by step to create your own piece to take home and be proud of\, with the understanding and confidence to keep refining it further if you wish. \nYour painting will be created on a 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing\, which many participants choose to do after the session. \nRun from the comfort of my Studio in Ditchling\, in a supportive and nurturing environment with an intimate group of up to six people\, allowing one to one tuition. \nSuitable for all artistic abilities\, even if you’re a complete novice\, the methods we’ll be using are easy to learn and apply. \nThe cost is £60 per person\, including quality artists’ paints\, boards\, and a range of inspiring materials to experiment with. You don’t need to bring a thing\, just come along and create your own little work of art!
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/meadow-alchemy-april/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Morning Workshops
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SUMMARY:'Contemporary Floral' One Day Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and join me for a fun and inspirational day of learning how to create a beautiful contemporary floral composition!! \nLearn and apply the methods and techniques that I use in my work as a professional artist and create your own masterpiece! \nWe’ll begin by developing a soft\, natural backdrop that provides a sense of depth and atmosphere\, setting the scene for a lively display of wildflowers and grasses. You’ll learn how to balance composition and layering to create harmony between background and foreground elements. \nWe will be working with acrylics on board. There is some easy brushwork in this workshop\, where we will be painting wild grasses and seed heads\, and simple basic flowers to build depth to the background\, before adding textured impasto flowers. Impasto is a technique used to create texture\, by building up layers of colour with acrylics. \nWe’ll also add metallic highlights and textured seed heads—a feature that has become synonymous with my work. To achieve this\, you’ll explore a variety of tools and materials\, including paint rollers\, silicone spatulas\, stencil brushes\, sea sponges\, masking fluid\, metallic liner\, and shimmering gold rubs. \nYour painting will be created on a 40cm x 40cm 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing\, which many participants choose to do after the session. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll leave with your own finished painting – a striking textured wildflower composition layered with colour\, light and shimmering metallic detail. \n£125 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee members | Recommended age 16 + \nGarden entry included | Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the workshop | Materials included  | Free parking for Leonardslee members | Parking Information
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/contemp-floral-april/
LOCATION:Leonardslee\, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 6PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:One Day Painting Workshop,Special Venue Workshops
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SUMMARY:'Expressive Meadow Landscape' - 3½ Hr Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A dreamy landscape created through loose movement and layered texture\n  \nThis workshop focuses on creating a simple yet magical composition featuring a colourful meadow with trees on the horizon set against a softly glowing sky.\n  \nIntricate layers of flecked paint evoke wildflowers scattered across the landscape\, adding depth\, texture\, and movement. Gentle colour blending and a soft haze over the horizon give the scene a dreamlike\, atmospheric quality. \nWorking with acrylics on board\, this session combines easy brushwork with expressive techniques using a variety of tools such as paint rollers\, silicone spatulas\, stencil brushes\, sea sponges\, and gutta (a water-based metallic liner). \nIn just 3½ hours\, you’ll learn the techniques and materials I use in my own work to create a richly textured floral painting of your own. Working with acrylics on board\, you’ll be guided step by step to produce a unique little masterpiece — a piece of art to take home and be proud of. \nYour painting will be created on 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing\, which many participants choose to do after the session. \nRun from the comfort of my Studio in Ditchling\, in a supportive and nurturing environment with an intimate group of up to six people\, allowing one to one tuition. \nThis workshop is suitable for all artistic abilities\, even if you’re a complete novice\, the methods we’ll be using are easy to learn and apply.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/field-landscape-apr/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Morning Workshops
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SUMMARY:'Painterly Wildflower' – 3½ Hour Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Expressive brush-led grasses and seedheads\, enriched with textured sponging and sculpted impasto flowers\nThis workshop focuses on creating a soft\, painterly wildflower landscape using acrylics on board. You’ll begin by building a gentle\, atmospheric background with sponged layers of textured acrylics\, before developing flowing grasses\, stems and seed heads using expressive brushwork to create movement\, rhythm and structure across the painting. \nIn just 3½ hours\, you’ll learn the techniques and materials I use in my own work to create a richly textured floral painting of your own. Working with acrylics on board\, you’ll be guided step by step to produce a unique little masterpiece — a piece of art to take home and be proud of. \nYour painting will be created on 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing\, which many participants choose to do after the session. \nRun from the comfort of my Studio in Ditchling\, in a supportive and nurturing environment with an intimate group of up to six people\, allowing one to one tuition. \nThis workshop is suitable for all artistic abilities\, even if you’re a complete novice\, the methods we’ll be using are easy to learn and apply. \nThe cost is £60 per person\, including quality artists’ paints\, boards\, and a range of inspiring materials to experiment with. You don’t need to bring a thing\, just come along and create your own little work of art.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/painterly-wildflower-apr/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Morning Workshops
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SUMMARY:April Seasonal Landscape Painting Course - Evenings
DESCRIPTION:April Seasonal Landscape Painting Course – Bluebells\, Light & Woodland Atmosphere\nA four-week course running on consecutive Wednesday evenings\n\nDay/Dates: Wednesdays — 1st\, 8th\, 15th & 22nd\nTime: 6pm-8.30pm (10 hours total tuition)\nLocation: Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling BN6 8GT\nAll materials included – quality paints\, brushes and boards provided\nSmall\, supportive class (max 5 people) with plenty of individual tuition\nSuitable for all abilities\, including beginners and improvers\n\nStep into the heart of spring in this atmospheric Seasonal Landscape Painting Course\, where we will capture the quiet magic of April through a luminous bluebell woodland\, fresh spring greens and dappled woodland light. \nInspired by one of the most iconic scenes of the English countryside\, this composition reflects the season at its most enchanting; a winding path leading through a woodland floor carpeted with soft violet-blue bluebells\, trees newly in leaf\, and gentle sunlight filtering through the canopy to create depth\, light and atmosphere. \nWorking in acrylics on 45 × 38 cm board\, you will be guided step by step through my layered painting process\, learning how to create soft woodland distance\, natural light and shadow\, and the delicate balance of colour and texture needed to evoke a peaceful spring landscape. Demonstrations and individual guidance throughout the course will help you simplify the scene\, understand tone and atmosphere\, and build confidence in your painting. \nEach monthly course runs over four consecutive weeks\, and every month we explore a completely fresh seasonal landscape\, chosen to reflect the colours\, light\, and mood of the season. This keeps your learning experience varied\, inspiring\, and closely connected to the natural world. \nTo ensure accessibility\, course days rotate each month between Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/april-seasonal-landscape-painting-course-evenings/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Landscape Painting Classes
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:April Seasonal Landscape Painting Course - Mornings
DESCRIPTION:April Seasonal Landscape Painting Course – Bluebells\, Light & Woodland Atmosphere\nA four-week course running on consecutive Wednesdays mornings\n\nDay/Dates: Wednesdays — 1st\, 8th\, 15th & 22nd\nTime: 10.30am–1pm (10 hours total tuition)\nLocation: Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling BN6 8GT\nAll materials included – quality paints\, brushes and boards provided\nSmall\, supportive class (max 5 people) with plenty of individual tuition\nSuitable for all abilities\, including beginners and improvers\n\nStep into the heart of spring in this atmospheric Seasonal Landscape Painting Course\, where we will capture the quiet magic of April through a luminous bluebell woodland\, fresh spring greens and dappled woodland light. \nInspired by one of the most iconic scenes of the English countryside\, this composition reflects the season at its most enchanting; a winding path leading through a woodland floor carpeted with soft violet-blue bluebells\, trees newly in leaf\, and gentle sunlight filtering through the canopy to create depth\, light and atmosphere. \nWorking in acrylics on 45 × 38 cm board\, you will be guided step by step through my layered painting process\, learning how to create soft woodland distance\, natural light and shadow\, and the delicate balance of colour and texture needed to evoke a peaceful spring landscape. Demonstrations and individual guidance throughout the course will help you simplify the scene\, understand tone and atmosphere\, and build confidence in your painting. \nEach monthly course runs over four consecutive weeks\, and every month we explore a completely fresh seasonal landscape\, chosen to reflect the colours\, light\, and mood of the season. This keeps your learning experience varied\, inspiring\, and closely connected to the natural world. \nTo ensure accessibility\, course days rotate each month between  Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/seasonal-landscape-painting-course-mornings-bluebell-woodland/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Landscape Painting Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T133000
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CREATED:20260302T190323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T113652Z
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SUMMARY:'Meadow Alchemy' - 3½ Hour Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An immersive and inspiring Morning Workshop packed with techniques drawn from my longer one-day painting workshops\n  \nProcess-led: paint rolling\, dripping & spattering with sculpted impasto flowers\n  \n‘Meadow Alchemy’ explores a process-led approach to creating a contemporary wildflower landscape using acrylics on board. \nWe’ll start by setting the scene and applying a soft gradient background. From there\, we’ll add movement and energy with loose layers of wild grasses and stems\, using different techniques such as paint rolling\, dripping\, and playful paint spattering. \nIn just 3½ hours\, you’ll learn the techniques and materials I use in my own work to create a richly textured floral painting of your own. Working with acrylics on board\, you’ll be guided step by step to produce a unique little masterpiece — a piece of art to take home and be proud of. \nYour painting will be created on a 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing\, which many participants choose to do after the session. \nRun from the comfort of my Studio in Ditchling\, in a supportive and nurturing environment with an intimate group of up to six people\, allowing one to one tuition. \nSuitable for all artistic abilities\, even if you’re a complete novice\, the methods we’ll be using are easy to learn and apply.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/meadow-alchemy-taster-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Morning Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152404
CREATED:20260302T184230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T094325Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Spring Landscape Workshop – Daffodil Woodland
DESCRIPTION:Step into the luminous beauty of a spring woodland in this extended Afternoon Seasonal Landscape Painting Workshop\, where we will capture the uplifting atmosphere of daffodils glowing beneath fresh green canopy light. \nInspired by the English countryside in early to mid-spring\, this composition celebrates nature as it bursts into life — golden daffodils scattered through soft grasses\, slender tree trunks creating natural rhythm and structure\, and warm sunlight filtering through branches to create depth\, movement and gentle contrast. \nWorking in acrylics on 3mm MDF board\, you’ll explore colour\, light and texture in a relaxed and supportive setting. Although this is a single afternoon session\, the workshop is thoughtfully structured to allow you to work in a focused and immersive way. To enable the work to be completed within one session\, the painting is created on a 26cm x 26cm mdf board — a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing\, which many participants choose to do after the session. \nYou will still experience the same seasonal inspiration\, layered techniques and organic landscape approach that underpin my four-week courses\, and as with all layered work\, you may wish to continue refining subtle details afterwards at home. \nHeld in a small\, supportive group with a maximum of 6 people\, there is plenty of opportunity for individual guidance and one-to-one tuition throughout. \nAll materials are provided\, including quality acrylic paints\, brushes and boards — simply arrive a few minutes before 1pm and enjoy a relaxed\, inspiring and creatively fulfilling afternoon. \nSuitable for all abilities\, including beginners — no technical experience required\, just a willingness to explore and enjoy the process. \nA calm\, friendly and inspiring painting experience — perfect for reconnecting with your creativity and enjoying the joy of landscape painting.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/daffodil/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Afternoon Seasonal Landscape Workshops
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