Nature's Palette: An Exploration of Trees

Have you ever considered the exciting possibilities of drawing on a gessoed surface? This unique ground offers a delightful "tooth" that allows for incredibly expressive mixed-media layers beyond painting. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to create stunning tree drawings on this specially prepared surface.

Get ready to explore the luminous washes of colour, the velvety softness of soft pastel, and the precise intensity of coloured pencil, learning which medium resonates most with your artistic vision.

No prior experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm to experiment and your love for the beauty of trees, elegant lines, vibrant colour, and new artistic discoveries.

Nature’s Treasures: Art Book

Explore the personal connections that elevate simple trinkets to profound sources of inspiration. 

Have you ever collected a special feather, a uniquely shaped piece of bark, or a vibrant fallen leaf? These small, natural treasures hold stories and inspire us in countless ways. In this workshop, you'll bring a selection of your own cherished natural finds – things that are meaningful to you, and artfully arrange your gathered treasures into a storybook still life. Explore a deeper connection to your materials and artistic expression in drawing specific details, mastering delicate lines and capturing the nuances of your chosen objects. 

This workshop offers a chance to slow down, observe, and create a beautiful accordion art book celebrating the ephemeral beauty of nature and the stories it inspires!