Painting workshops

Join local artist John Thompson on one of his popular acrylic painting workshops. Each month there is a different theme and John will take you step by step through each stage of the painting process. Each workshop cost £70 including all materials. Bookings can be made from January by calling 01444 405250.

Seascape painting by artist John Thompson

March - Seascape 

Bring the power of the waves to life with this coast and sea painting. Thursday 28, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March. 10.30am to 4pm.

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Bluebell wood painting by artist John Thompson

April - Bluebell Woods 

Capture the beauty of a spring woodland carpeted with swathes of bluebells. Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April. 10.30am to 4pm.

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A painting of summer meadow flowers by artist John Thompson

May - Meadow flowers 

Test your flower painting skills with a meadow full of flora including poppies and daisies. Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May. 10.30am to 4pm.

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Close up of waterlillies and irises by artist John Thomspnop

June - Blue irises and waterlillies 

Relax and take your time creating this calm and reflective water scene. Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June. 10.30am to 4pm.

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A view across a meadow with summer flowers

July - Meadow view 

Create a tranquil view of rolling fields and a meadow full of summer flowers. Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July. 10.30am to 4pm.

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Painting of a stream through a wood by artist John Thompson

August - Woodland stream 

Paint your own summer stream meandering through the woods. Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August. 10.30am to 4pm.

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Close up painting of colourful hens by artist John Thompson

September - Cock and hens  

Create something a little different with these colourful feathered friends. Thursday 26, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September. 10.30am to 4pm.

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Painting of rolling hills through a window by artist John Thompson

October - View through a window 

Capture the gentle colours of the landscape with this scene through a window. Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October. 10.30am to 4pm.

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Waves on the rocks painting by artist John Thompson

November - Sparkling sea 

Enjoy painting this reflective and sparkling seascape. Thursday 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November. 10am to 3.30pm.

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