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BRISTOL CREATIVE DAY WORKSHOPS 2026

These one day workshops take place at Frenchay Village Hall, BS16 1NU,

on the outskirts of Bristol, close to the motorway network.  

- £55.00 Per course - 10am to 4pm, tea, coffee and biscuits included.

- Places limited to 8 to ensure plenty of individual tuition

- First floor workshop room (with stair lift if required)

- Materials list provided

- Free car park

- Not suitable for complete beginners (unless otherwise stated)

To book your place or for further information, please send a message

via the contact page.

26th JUNE 2026 - CAPTURING HARBOUR SCENES IN ACRYLICS - FULLY BOOKED

Fishing boats, harbourside buildings, water and reflections make wonderful painting subjects.

Acrylics are both versatile and forgiving and Paul will cover a range of techniques, helping you

create lively, expressive paintings.

24th JULY 2026 - WATERCOLOUR BASICS - 3 COLOUR LANDSCAPES - 3 PLACES LEFT

Working with a limited palette is a great way of developing confidence with colour mixing and the

effective use of tone. Paul will cover his techniques and principles for painting effective seasonal

landscapes in just 3 colours.

4th SEPTEMBER 2026 - SIMPLE STILL LIFE IN WATER MIXABLE OILS 

Small and simple still life subjects make great practice for working from observation, developing

your composition skills, sketching and direct painting techniques in oils.

23rd OCTOBER 2026 - WATERCOLOUR BASICS - SUNLIGHT & SHADOWS, WATER & REFLECTIONS  

Paul will focus on his key techniques for painting these atmospheric effects simply and effectively

in watercolour.

6th NOVEMBER 2026 - HIGHLAND & LAKELAND LANDSCAPES IN ACRYLICS - 3 PLACES LEFT

Capture the mood and atmosphere of dramatic Highland mountains and Lakeland scenery

in acrylics. Paul will guide you through his techniques for suggesting scale, distance, rock textures,

cloud and mist experienced in regions such as the Scottish Highlands and Cumbria.

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