Saturday 30th May 2026
10.00am - 4pm £75
We love to draw subjects that intrigue us and people are fascinating to observe and sketch. I will take the mystery out of how and where to start with some simple but effective sketching exercises.
Expressive Skies in watercolour
10th June 1.30pm – 4.30pm
£45 (includes all good quality materials)
Enjoy an afternoon of painting free flowing and expressive skies in watercolour. Skies are a great place to start if you’re new to watercolour or already have some experience and want to take your watercolour practice further.
Craven Arts House Skipton
17th June 10.30am – 4pm
8 places £75 per person
Do you want to feel more confident sketching people on location? This practical, supportive workshop is designed to help you overcome nerves, improve your skills, and start sketching regularly in real‑world settings. If you've attended 'The Art of sketching people' this is the perfect follow up! You can also book if you'd just like to get out and start sketching people on location with an experienced Tutor.
Inspired by Turner
A Day of Exploration with Watercolour
June 24th from 10:30 am to 4pm
£75 (includes materials)
We will take inspiration from Turner’s colour palette and techniques to experiment and enjoy creating expressive paintings in watercolour. Create a beautiful Venetian scene inspired by Turner's visits to Venice.
Sketching People in Valley Gardens
Harrogate Festival of Figurative Art
Saturday July 11th 2pm - 4pm
8 places £30 per person
This 2 hour workshop is a great introduction to sketching people on location in the beautiful Valley Gardens. Enjoy a fun filled two hours of sketching starting with an introduction full of tips on sketching people from Tutor Amanda Beck. Learn to set the scene and add figures for interest. She will then be on hand to help everyone individually throughout the afternoon.
The Art of Sketching People on Location
Harrogate Festival of Figurative Art
Sunday July 12th 10.30am - 3.30pm
8 places £75 per person
We will take a tour of Harrogate (including visiting the beautiful Valley Gardens) with demonstrations and time to sketch along the way!
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