Paint a Postcard at Houghton Mill
Guided by artist Alex Stead paint a watercolour postcard from the riverbank overlooking Houghton Mill.
- Booking essential
Set in an idyllic village location on an island on the Great Ouse River, Houghton Mill has inspired artists and photographers for generations. Come and join local watercolour artist Alex Stead and paint a postcard of this iconic viewpoint.
Art materials are supplied. No previous experience necessary.
This is an outdoor session. If unfortunately the weather is not on our side the session will take place inside the Mill.
Tickets are £40 per person. Booking essential. The session will last around 2 hours.
About the artist: Alex Stead is a watercolour artist based in Brampton, Cambridgeshire. He studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and eventually became a storyboard artist, concept designer and visualiser working in London. He worked on music videos, computer games, short films, architectural proposals and adverts. He moved to Cambridgeshire with his family in 2018 and soon after acquired two ex-racing greyhounds, who inspired him to pick up the watercolour brushes and paint again. He now runs a weekly watercolour class in Brampton, accepts commissions for landscapes, house and pet portraits, and enjoys the challenge of painting anything new, exploring new techniques and encouraging others to pick up a brush.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £40.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This session is aimed at adults.
- Meeting point
Arrive 10 minutes before the start at the Mill bookshop.
- What to bring and wear
Art materials supplied. There will be bench seating provided, however if you have an outdoor chair you would prefer to use, you are welcome to bring it. Please dress suitably for the weather.
- Accessibility
There is accessible parking available. There are accessible toilet facilities at both the Tea-room and Mill. There is step-free access between the car park, Mill Bookshop and riverbank. The riverbank is mostly grass terrain. Please contact houghtonmill@nationaltrust.org.uk if you have specific requirements. Please see our access statement for full details.
Upcoming events
Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill 2025
Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill. Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.