About your workshop
An exciting workshop exploring the full potential of the versatile Derwent Inktense media as 'blocks' and watersoluble pencils (provided for use during the workshop) as a watercolour and wash media creating glazes, semi opaque and opaque layering (similar to gouache), pastel type techniques (using the Inktense sticks dry) and structure drawing with detail using Inktense pencils too.

Suitable for artists with some experience who want to develop skills a lot more with painting, pastel and drawing media, artists who want to develop a looser approach to painting and for more experienced artists wanting to refresh their style with new and exciting directions.

Your subject for this workshop is based on the theme of wildflower meadows and wildflower fields. Bring with you any seasonal aspect of a the subject with you (or several) with your own photo reference to work from. I may have a few references of local Rydale fields close to where I live in the village of Nunnington, but they may not be to your liking. The best idea is to bring your own as mine references cannot be taken away. 

Paintings shown are the type of paintings in markmaking and expression we will be doing.

The media is provided to use during the workshop but cannot be taken away.

Please note - but this workshop is not suitable for pure beginners as the techniques taught may well be too advanced. If in doubt, please do get in touch and we can discuss if the course is suitable for you. I want you to get the best out of the day and from yourself too.

Early booking IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as places are limited to just 12 students only!

Hovingham Village Hall
Hovingham Village Hall is a clean, bright, well lit and well appointed, warm and spacious village hall and is ideal for our workshop. There is a large kitchen with all the facilities, toilets etc, modern folding tables etc and comfortable chairs for use during the workshop - plenty of room to spread out and thoroughly enjoy your day in comfortable surroundings. Everything you need is here. 

There is ample parking space at the village hall and with plenty of on street parking close to the village hall also (which is free) providing plenty of space for everyone to be near the hall.

Lunch
Lunch is not included in this workshop so please bring your own packed lunch if you wish.
However, there are several great food venues in the village if you don't want to bring your own. The local Hovingham Bakery, which is a short walk away from the hall, has a wide range of good sandwiches and cakes to choose from. There is a popular tea shop opposite the village hall or the Worsley Arms in the village if you want to have a sit down meal or light lunch - but, please be mindful of the time!
Plenty of choices!

What is provided
Full set of 24 Derwent inktense blocks per student and 24 pencils sets to share betwenn 2 students at a time for use during the workshop only.
A choice of top quality A4 photographic references to work from and use during the course of the workshop only - but bring your own as they may be better!
Tea, coffee and buscuits (included) provided throughout the workshop.

What you need to bring to the workshop
Your own watercolour paper brands - highly recommended 'not' surfaces 300lb (140lb) recommended 15 x 22 inches
Permanent White Gouache. Essential!
A variety of different watercolour brushes.
Highly recommended: large brushes such as sizes 24, 30 round and 1 and 2 inch 'flats',
other brushes such as Swordliner (large), large Chinese soft hair brushes (if you have them) and so on. Bring what brushes you have.
An old hog brush or tooth brush for textured paint effects.
Water Spray atomiser.
Old jam jars or similar for clean water mixing.
Shallow containers for mixes of colour (bring plenty).
Kitchen roll.
A drawing board to fit the watercolour papers you choose to bring.
Masking tape.
Bulldog clips.
Graphite stick - 4B.
An eraser.
Your own wild flower meadow or wild flower field subjects to paint from. Some can be provided (but cannot be taken away). Your own are better!

Please note
The workshop starts promptly at 10am and finishes at approximately 4.30pm (lunch break 12.30 - 1.30pm)
Please arrive at at least 30 minutes before the workshop to set up your things to ensure a prompt start.
Thank you.

To book your workshop please follow the link provided. Payment is via Paypal

If you'd like to book for your workshop with another payment method, please do get in touch with me

Terms and conditions of booking
Once booked and in the event of cancellation 50% refund will be given only.
Cancellation 1 month or less prior to the workshop 0% refund will be given.
However transfering onto another workshop at Hovingham Hall for Autumn '26 may be possible if spaces are available.
Thank you

Further information
For further information about the village hall visit https://hovingham.org.uk/community_villagehall.php
For any enquires about any aspect of the workshop please do get in touch by email or phone
rdcreativeartist@gmail.com
mobile 07522238822

Thank you and look forward to teaching you soon.