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Autumn and Winter adult art Courses and Classes
Botanical Illustration - 6 week course every Wednesday morning starting 6th November till 11th December 10.30am till 12.30pm
£175 per person.
Discover the art of botanical illustration in our 6-week course at Coolings Garden Centre, where you'll learn to sketch and paint the intricate details of flowers and plants. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll explore different subjects each week, mastering sketching techniques and adding vibrant watercolours to your work. With all materials provided, including a personal watercolour journal, this course offers a serene and supportive environment for both beginners and seasoned artists to develop their skills in the heart of nature. FULLY BOOKED
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Nature Journaling - 6 week course held every Friday morning starting 8th November 10.30am till 12.30pm £175 per person.
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Join us for an enriching experience at our upcoming Nature Journaling course, held at the rather wonderful Coolings Garden Centre in Knockhalt. This hands-on workshop is designed to inspire and guide you in capturing the beauty of the natural world through sketching, watercolour and writing. Whether you're a budding artist or simply looking to connect more deeply with nature, our course offers a perfect blend of creativity and mindfulness in a rather lovely setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your observation skills and create a personal nature journal that reflects your unique perspective. FULLY BOOKED
Autumn and Christmas Workshops
To get you in the mood for Autumn and Christmas
This year, we're offering one-off classes at both venues—Coolings and the Art Cabin at Keston. Enjoy our Oils class, Alcohol Inks on coasters, and a stunning Sparkly Watercolour Workshop featuring festive Christmas designs! We have Alcohol Ink painting on Baubles, Acrylic Pours onto Charcuterie Boards or Christmas Charcuterie shaped boards and Table Decor for the Christmas table!
Find booking details and more information below
Alcohol Ink on Coasters Workshops 3rd and 7th December.
£45 per person.
If you have done the coasters workshop before, you'll know we normally use acrylic paints. This time we are using alcohol inks on glossy tile, and they look amazing. Different look to the acrylics, and just as stunning. Running at both venues, booking and more information below.
Alcohol Inks on Glass Baubles Workshop - 5th December at 10.30am - £45 per person
Unleash your creativity this festive season with our Alcohol Inks on Glass Baubles Workshop at Coolings Garden Centre. In this fun, hands-on session, you'll learn how to use vibrant alcohol inks to create stunning, unique designs on a set of glass baubles. After experimenting with the inks on paper and glass panels to perfect your technique, you'll move on to decorating your baubles, making beautiful holiday decorations to treasure or gift. Perfect for all skill levels!
Christmas Table Décor 6th December at 2pm - £40 per person
Get into the festive spirit at our Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop at Coolings Garden Centre on 6th December from 2pm to 4pm. In this creative session, you'll design a beautiful centrepiece using a mix of real and faux foliage, along with festive adornments to add that holiday sparkle. Perfect for dressing your Christmas table or gifting, this workshop is a fun way to bring seasonal cheer to your home!
Acrylic Pours onto Charcuterie Boards 12th December at 10.30am - £48 per person
Join us for a creative Acrylic Pour onto a Charcuterie Board Workshop at Coolings Garden Centre on 12th December from 10:30am to 12:30pm. In this fun workshop, you'll experiment with vibrant acrylic paints to choose the perfect colours before pouring them onto a wooden charcuterie board. Once your unique design is complete, the boards will dry and later be finished with a food-safe, heatproof resin. Boards will be ready for collection a week later—perfect for entertaining or gifting!
Christmas Sparkly Watercolour Workshop 14th December and the 17th December. £35 per person.
Join our Sparkly Watercolour Workshop, where you can dive into creative bliss, mastering both professional-quality watercolour techniques and play with enchanting sparkly watercolours with festive designs! Bring your artwork to life with a touch of shimmering magic at this Christmas Watercolours Workshop at both venues. Booking and more information below. Our Workshop on the 10th December is now sold out.
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