Event Details
Wednesday 21 October
10am to 4pm
Price: £120 per person
includes all materials and garden entry
Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and textures of the autumn harvest in this seasonal watercolour workshop.
About the session
Join Peak District Artisan Pam Smart for a creative session where we'll explore the art of painting still life autumnal harvest produce, selected from the Chatsworth garden.
Pam will offer an introduction to the materials and techniques we'll be using to capture the beauty of squashes, pumpkins and other harvest favourites in a still life painting.
Pen and wash is a simple technique to master and even beginners can feel confident in creating a unique and vibrant piece of work. Professional artists’ materials will be provided but feel free to bring along your favourite watercolour brushes if you have them. Please also provide your own apron.
The day includes entry to the garden, for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Meeting point and refreshments
Please meet at the top garden gates at 9.50am for a 10am start.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
We will break for lunch, so please bring a packed lunch. The Carriage House Café will be open for hot meals, soup, and sandwiches.
Accessibility
The workshop takes place in our garden learning centre, the Old Potting Shed, which is step free and accessible.
If you have specific needs or require a carer's ticket, please contact us at [email protected].
About the artist
Working from her studio in the beautiful Peak District, Pam takes inspiration from the natural and built environment, painting flowers, landscapes and architecture in striking colours. Pam has created a vibrant body of work, often graphic in style, combining elements of pattern and decoration with a vibrant colour palette. Pam is a member of the Peak District Artisans and has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally, including at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London.
Pam graduated with a BA Hons in Graphic Design and two prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Arts. After receiving a travel bursary Pam set out on a seven month journey of discovery around India where her love of colour and pattern was indulged and saturated. After her travels she qualified as a specialist teacher of Art and Design and taught in secondary schools for twenty five years, finishing her career as Head of Art at Chapel-en-le-Frith High School in Derbyshire. She continues her love of teaching with a diverse range of bespoke art workshops for adults.
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