Watercolour workshop at Burnham Overy Staithe

Situated on the North Norfolk coast, Burnham Overy Staithe must be one of my favourite sketching locations. On the staithe itself there are a jumble of boats and building that provide endless subjects, both simple and more challenging. As if that were not enough, there are the ever-changing skies and huge vistas across the marshes towards Holkham and Wells.

A Coastal Sketchbook 

Saturday and Sunday 27 - 28  June 2009. Price £95

Based in the comfortable location of Burnham Overy Staithe village hall, this weekend workshop will focus on capturing the essence of the coastal landscape simply but effectively. There will be guidance on all stages of successful working in watercolour and pen and wash, and the course is suitable for artists of all abilities.

Weather permitting, there will be outdoor sessions when we will work down on the staithe, sketching in pencil, ink or pen and wash. There will also be the opportunity to paint in studio conditions indoors, based on our sketches. However, if the weather is unkind, we can work from my own photographs and sketches.

To ensure individual attention, there will be a maximum of ten participants. The workshop will run from 10am until 5pm on the Saturday and from 10am until 4pm on the Sunday. There will be a one hour lunch break when we generally eat a shared buffet lunch, so bring something delicious to add to the feast, preferably but not essentially vegetarian.  Throughout the weekend there will be coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, herbal teas and mineral water freely available in the hall.

 How to book

To book a place on the workshop, use the details on my contact page to get in touch. A non-refundable deposit of £30 will be required at the time of booking, with the balance payable on the day. Payment may be made by cheque or cash - I am sorry I cannot accept cards.