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SUMMARY:'Expressive Meadow Landscape' Painting Workshop - Sat\, 23 May
DESCRIPTION:An immersive and inspiring workshop where you’ll learn the expressive techniques I use in my own painting practice.\nProcess-led: expressive landscape created through loose movement and layered texture\n  \nCome and join me for a fun\, inspiring morning where you’ll learn how to create a beautiful expressive meadow landscape. \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. \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! \nFree onsite parking.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/expressive-meadow-landscape-painting-workshop-sat-23-may/
LOCATION:West Sussex
CATEGORIES:Morning Workshops
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Landscape Workshop – 'Bluebell Woodland'
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal Landscape Painting Workshop\n‘Sunlit Bluebell Landscape – Light & Spring Atmosphere’\n1.00pm – 5.30pm \nA 4.5-hour immersive landscape painting workshop \nIn this guided workshop\, I’ll show you the techniques I use in my own work as a professional artist\, helping you to build a layered\, expressive painting step by step. \n\nStep into the luminous beauty of a spring woodland in this uplifting landscape painting workshop\, inspired by carpets of bluebells glowing beneath fresh green canopy light. \nIn this composition\, we’ll capture the magical atmosphere of sunlight filtering through tall woodland trees\, illuminating a vibrant blanket of bluebells stretching across the forest floor. The strong vertical rhythm of the tree trunks creates structure and depth\, while soft layers of colour and texture bring the woodland scene to life. \nTo enable the work to be completed within one session\, the painting is created on a 28cm x 22cm 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. You 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.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/bluebell-landscape/
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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SUMMARY:June Seasonal Landscape Painting Course - Mornings
DESCRIPTION:June Seasonal Landscape Painting Course – Early Summer Light & Landscape Atmosphere\nA four-week course running on consecutive Wednesday mornings\n\nDay/Dates: Wednesday  — 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\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\n\nInspired by the quiet beauty of early summer\, this composition captures a wild meadow just as the day begins. Soft morning light rises through a gentle veil of mist\, illuminating delicate cow parsley and grasses in the foreground\, while distant trees sit quietly against the glow of the horizon. \nWorking in layered acrylics on board\, you’ll be guided step by step through the process I use in my own paintings to build atmosphere\, depth and light. We’ll begin by establishing a soft\, luminous background\, gradually developing the landscape through transparent layers\, tonal contrast and subtle texture. \nParticular focus is given to creating that sense of early morning stillness — allowing light to move through the painting\, rather than sitting on the surface. In the foreground\, you’ll explore more expressive mark-making to suggest wildflowers and grasses\, adding movement and interest without losing the softness of the scene. \nThis is a beautifully balanced composition that combines loose\, atmospheric areas with more defined detail\, helping you to develop confidence in layering\, restraint and working intuitively. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll have your own meadow painting to take home — a piece to feel proud of\, with the understanding of how to refine or develop it further if you wish. \nHeld over four consecutive weeks\, this course allows time to work slowly and thoughtfully\, building layers and refining your composition to create a beautifully light-filled spring landscape. Your painting will feel complete by the end of the course\, though\, as with all layered work\, it may continue to evolve with further refinement over time. \nHeld in a small\, intimate group\, there is plenty of opportunity for one-to-one tuition and personal support at every stage. All materials are provided\, including quality paints\, brushes and boards\, so you can simply arrive and enjoy the creative process. \nSuitable for all abilities\, including beginners and improvers — no technical experience required\, just a willingness to explore\, learn and enjoy the process. \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. \nClasses are small and informal\, with a maximum of five students\, allowing for individual guidance and attention to each stage of your painting. \n  \n\nBOOKING POLICY AND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION\n\nPayments & Cancellations \n\nPayments for multi-week courses are normally made in full in advance. However\, in certain situations where a participant has asked to reserve a space without booking online\, a non-refundable deposit is required to secure the place. Whether you have paid a deposit or the full fee upfront\, refunds cannot be given if you are unable to attend or decide to withdraw for any reason\, as materials are prepared\, time is allocated\, and the space cannot usually be filled once the course has begun.\nIf I cancel a session for unforeseen reasons\, a full refund or alternative date will be offered.\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\nMy studio is located on the first floor\, accessible only by stairs.\nCustomers with mobility needs must contact me before booking to ensure the workshop is suitable.\nNo refunds can be given if accessibility needs were not disclosed prior to booking.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/june-seasonal-landscape-painting-course-mornings/
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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SUMMARY:June Seasonal Landscape Painting Course - Evenings
DESCRIPTION:June Seasonal Landscape Painting Course – Early Summer Light & Landscape Atmosphere\nA four-week course running on consecutive Wednesday evenings\n\nDay/Dates: Wednesday  — 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\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\nInspired by the quiet beauty of early summer\, this composition captures a wild meadow just as the day begins. Soft morning light rises through a gentle veil of mist\, illuminating delicate cow parsley and grasses in the foreground\, while distant trees sit quietly against the glow of the horizon. \nWorking in layered acrylics on board\, you’ll be guided step by step through the process I use in my own paintings to build atmosphere\, depth and light. We’ll begin by establishing a soft\, luminous background\, gradually developing the landscape through transparent layers\, tonal contrast and subtle texture. \nParticular focus is given to creating that sense of early morning stillness — allowing light to move through the painting\, rather than sitting on the surface. In the foreground\, you’ll explore more expressive mark-making to suggest wildflowers and grasses\, adding movement and interest without losing the softness of the scene. \nThis is a beautifully balanced composition that combines loose\, atmospheric areas with more defined detail\, helping you to develop confidence in layering\, restraint and working intuitively. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll have your own meadow painting to take home — a piece to feel proud of\, with the understanding of how to refine or develop it further if you wish. \nHeld over four consecutive weeks\, this course allows time to work slowly and thoughtfully\, building layers and refining your composition to create a beautifully light-filled spring landscape. Your painting will feel complete by the end of the course\, though\, as with all layered work\, it may continue to evolve with further refinement over time. \nHeld in a small\, intimate group\, there is plenty of opportunity for one-to-one tuition and personal support at every stage. All materials are provided\, including quality paints\, brushes and boards\, so you can simply arrive and enjoy the creative process. \nSuitable for all abilities\, including beginners and improvers — no technical experience required\, just a willingness to explore\, learn and enjoy the process. \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. \nClasses are small and informal\, with a maximum of five students\, allowing for individual guidance and attention to each stage of your painting. \n  \n\nBOOKING POLICY AND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION\n\nPayments & Cancellations \n\nPayments for multi-week courses are normally made in full in advance. However\, in certain situations where a participant has asked to reserve a space without booking online\, a non-refundable deposit is required to secure the place. Whether you have paid a deposit or the full fee upfront\, refunds cannot be given if you are unable to attend or decide to withdraw for any reason\, as materials are prepared\, time is allocated\, and the space cannot usually be filled once the course has begun.\nIf I cancel a session for unforeseen reasons\, a full refund or alternative date will be offered.\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\nMy studio is located on the first floor\, accessible only by stairs.\nCustomers with mobility needs must contact me before booking to ensure the workshop is suitable.\nNo refunds can be given if accessibility needs were not disclosed prior to booking.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/june-seasonal-landscape-painting-course-evenings-2/
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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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! \nPLEASE NOTE:\nThe images shown illustrate examples of paintings created using the same techniques and process taught during the workshop\, but in different colour palettes. The specific colours used on the day may vary\, as a selected palette is chosen for each session. However\, alternative colour options can often be accommodated\, including palettes shown in the example images. If you have a preferred colour palette\, please mention this in the ‘Additional Information’ section when booking and I will take this into consideration\, where possible.
URL:https://jostarkey.co.uk/event/meadow-alchemy-june/
LOCATION:Jo’s Studio\, Unit 14\, Turner Dumbrell Workshops\, Ditchling\, East Sussex\, BN6 8GT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Morning Workshops
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