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.
6th FEBRUARY 2026 - SIMPLIFYING BUILDINGS IN LINE & WASH - 4 PLACES LEFT
From rustic barns and cottages, to larger buildings seen in towns and cities, Paul will focus on
making the drawing and painting process both simple and effective.
6th MARCH 2026 - ATMOSPHERIC SKIES IN WATERCOLOUR - 4 PLACES LEFT
The sky plays a vital role in effective landscape paintings, establishing the light, mood,
atmosphere and time of day. Paul will guide you through his techniques for capturing a
range of sky effects, from calm mornings and sunlit clouds, to dramatic storms and
vibrant sunsets.
24th APRIL 2026 - EXPRESSIVE FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOUR - 5 PLACES LEFT
Flowers make excellent subjects to practice drawing and painting from observation.
With advice on sketching, composition and watercolour techniques, Paul will
demonstrate and encourage a loose, free, expressive approach.
8th MAY 2026 - TREES & FOLIAGE THROUGHOUT THE SEASONS IN WATER MIXABLE OILS - 5 PLACES LEFT
Water Mixable Oils have all the qualities of traditional, spirit based oils, but are easier for
washing up and without the smell, perfect for studio practice. Paul will cover his techniques
for capturing trees and foliage, from spring, summer, autumn and winter, while managing
the slow drying time of the paint and keeping colours clean.
26th JUNE 2026 - CAPTURING HARBOUR SCENES IN ACRYLICS - 5 PLACES LEFT
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
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
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.