Workshops

Many Artweeks artists run workshops throughout the year: browse these below.

Workshops continuing this week

Painterly Portraits course with Robin Danely
13 May 2023 to 3 June 2023 submitted by OVADA
OVADA
Painterly Portraits, with Robin Danely When? Saturdays 13th May – 3rd June, 10-1pm, with 15 minute tea break What? This four-week workshop series...

Workshops coming up

A flyer for sculpture courses run by David Williams
Sculpture-in-a-Day
3 June 2023 to 1 October 2023 submitted by David Williams OAS WOA
Cokethorpe School
Learn the skills involved in carving limestone in a day's workshop. All materials, tools and tuition are included (as are drinks and biccies...
Natural Pigments Family Art Workshop
3 June 2023 submitted by Emma Williams
Earth Trust
Come along to our family-friendly creative art workshop to learn how to make your own colourful paints from a variety of plants and spices. Local...
Introduction to Linocut, afternoon workshop
3 June 2023 submitted by Gerry Coles OAS
Near Tetsworth OXON OX9 7ES
*5 spaces* Come and enjoy a relaxed, fun, and friendly afternoon learning a new skill. 
No previous experience is necessary. 

On this short group...
Oxford Urban Sketching, image of a watercolour sketch of a view of Folly Bridge
Oxford Urban Sketching
6 June 2023 to 18 July 2023 submitted by Amy Letts
StART Art Studio, Oxford OX3
Type: Adult Education Level: Beginners & Improvers Dates: 6 June – 18th July 2023 Time: Tuesdays 4-6PM Duration: 7 weeks Venue: The Studio,...
Contemporary Floral Drawing: Life, Sensation, Imagination with Carrie Stanley
17 June 2023 to 18 June 2023 submitted by OVADA
OVADA
When? Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June, 10-4pm What? An exciting and dynamic 2 day course exploring working from flowers; cultivated, wild and weed...
Copy/Paste Posters and Zines with Julia Utreras
22 June 2023 submitted by OVADA
OVADA
When? Thursday 22nd June, 6-9pm What? Create illustrations, posters, zines and more using simple techniques and photocopier hacks! Learn more about...
Architectural Book Structures with Sarah Wills-Brown
24 June 2023 submitted by OVADA
OVADA
When? Saturday 24th June, 10-4pm, with 1 hour lunch break What? This workshop provides the perfect opportunity for participants to unleash their...
Mixed media using Gouache resist with Indian ink
Mixed media with gouache resist and Indian ink
24 June 2023 submitted by Jessica Parker (Kingfisher Studios)
Kingfisher Studios
All materials included. Coffee, tea and refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch. In brief, we will be working with water soluble...
Abstract buildings watercolour sketches in brown blue black
DRAWINGS TO PAINT FROM
5 July 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
DRAWINGS TO PAINT FROM: CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN PAINT AND DRAWING This workshop bridges the gap, often felt by painters, between drawing and painting....
Abstract watercolour painting in blue purple
ANYTHING BUT GREEN
6 July 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
ANYTHING BUT GREEN: ABSTRACT COLOUR PALETTES Experiment with eliminating green from landscape paintings altogether, because English landscape...
Abstract watercolour painting of flowers foliage in deep purple, green and gold
NEAR AND FAR
7 July 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
NEAR AND FAR: MODERN TAKES ON PERSPECTIVE Paintings of any size can convey vast distances between viewer and horizon, by varying the scale of the...
Watercolour painting of backlit leaves, greens, yellows, greys
THE COLOUR OF LIGHT
12 July 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
THE COLOUR OF LIGHT: PAINT IT BLACK Black is the colour of light and not of darkness (H. Matisse). And the quality of the light in painting is pure...
Lino Printing Workshop with Alexandra Buckle
Reduction Lino Printing
13 July 2023 submitted by Alexandra Buckle
Rowsham Art Hub
I'm pleased to invite you to take part in a one day lino workshop in Rowsham, near Aylesbury. I'll show you how to create a small reduction lino...
Green pink watercolour painting of grasses and blossom
PAINTING WATER
13 July 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
PAINTING WATER: SURFACE, REFLECTIONS AND SPARKLE Starting from Waterperry’s River Thame or the formal/informal ponds you’ll be experimenting with...
Abstract painting with pink and purple trees
MINDFUL MARK-MAKING
14 July 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
MINDFUL MARK-MAKING: EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPE Become completely absorbed in painting through a wide variety of mark-making exercises, all based on...
Seascape using ink and collage materials
Fun with Ink with mixed media painting
22 July 2023 submitted by Jessica Parker (Kingfisher Studios)
Kingfisher Studios
In brief, we will be dribbling spraying and splattering with ink creating images using a limited palette of colour. The wet surface can be then...
Introduction to Linocut, afternoon workshop
22 July 2023 submitted by Gerry Coles OAS
Near Tetsworth, OXON, OX9 7ES
*5 SPACES LEFT* Come and enjoy a relaxed, fun, and friendly afternoon learning a new skill. 
No previous experience is necessary. 

On this short...
Offshore, Mersea Island, acrylic painted paper collage
From Truth to Abstraction in Mixed Media
31 July 2023 to 4 August 2023 submitted by Jane Strother OAS
Oxford Academy School
From Truth to Abstraction in Mixed Media The course is about exploring and developing a process in which a view of reality, be it a still life or...
Watercolour abstract painting in blue, purple, pink, green
FAST AND LOOSE
16 August 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
FAST AND LOOSE: LOOSENING UP IN WATERCOLOUR Experience ways of working more freely in watercolour, to let the paint do the talking with cleaner...
Abtstract painting of trees in orange, violet, green, black
COLOUR AS MUSIC
17 August 2023 submitted by Ella Clocksin
Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley OX33 1LA
COLOUR AS MUSIC: CREATING HARMONIES AND DISCORDS Experiment with strong, bright and saturated colour palettes to light up your painting. You’ll be...

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