Half Day Oil Painting Workshop - Christmas Edition
Festive Oil Painting Workshop: Snowy Sunset with Gold Leaf
Thursday 11th December 2025
10.00am – 3.30pm / 4.00pm (with a 1-hour break)
📍 The Art Cabin, Craft Village, Coolings Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NN
EARLY BIRD BOOKING AVAILABLE, CLOSES THE 24TH OCTOBER
Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season with this half-day oil painting workshop, where you’ll create a serene snowy landscape glowing with the warmth of a gold-leaf sunset.
Under gentle step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to blend rich winter colours and work alla prima (wet-on-wet) to capture the soft stillness of snow and the radiant glow of a setting sun. The addition of gold leaf brings a touch of shimmer and luxury, perfect for a seasonal showpiece.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a stunning winter painting full of atmosphere, colour, and festive charm — ideal for beginners and those looking to enjoy a creative Christmas experience.
✨ What You’ll Learn
How to blend colours beautifully for glowing skies
Alla prima (wet-on-wet) painting techniques
Applying gold leaf for a luminous festive highlight
Creating softness and depth in a snowy scene
🧑🎨 What’s Included
All materials provided (canvas, brushes, paints, and gold leaf)
Step-by-step demonstration and individual support
Plastic sheet provided to transport your wet painting
A rear bracket fitted for safe handling on the day
🖼️ Please note: Canvases will remain wet at the end of the session. Due to limited space, artworks must be taken home the same day. Plastic will be provided so you can lay your painting flat in your car.
☕ Practical Details
Date: Thursday 11th December 2025
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm / 4.00pm (with a 1-hour break)
Venue: The Art Cabin, Craft Village, Coolings Garden Centre
Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7NNRefreshments: Not included. Please bring your own lunch and drink, or visit Arthur’s Café at Coolings during the break.
This relaxed and inspiring session is perfect for complete beginners and those wishing to enjoy a creative festive day out in a friendly, supportive environment.
Come and discover the joy of oils this Christmas — and leave with your very own snowy sunset masterpiece. ✨
PS. Don't forget your apron!
