Step away from the noise and into quiet, open spaces. In this workshop, we head into nature and small village settings to slow down, notice more, and experiment with different creative approaches to outdoor sketching.

The focus on this workshop is developing creative and flexible ideas such as:

• Minimal setup painting
  You don’t need a full studio to sketch outside. A minimal setup frees you up to move easily, respond to the moment, and focus on the essentials of line and colour.

• Watercolour pencils
  Watercolour pencils give you the best of both worlds: the control of drawing and the freedom of paint. You’ll learn how to use them for quick colour notes, subtle washes, or bold splashes that bring energy to your sketches.

• Sketching from thumbnails and references
  Not every sketch needs to be live on location. But quick thumbnails can help you plan, simplify, and experiment with composition before committing to a full page. You’ll discover how to translate a small idea into a larger sketch, and how to use thumbnail references without losing the looseness and life of your work.

• Rural scenes
  Sketching outdoors doesn’t just mean busy cities. Fields, cottages, rivers, and open skies bring their own challenges and rewards. You’ll learn how to capture space and atmosphere, simplify natural forms, and build a sense of place without needing to overwork your page.