Capture the beauty of the garden in paint – with clarity, confidence, and creativity.
We’re a nation of garden lovers so it’s no surprise that many of us feel the urge to paint them. But translating the richness of a garden onto paper can be tricky. Where do you begin? How do you make all that foliage readable rather than a green blur?
In this friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to break down the complexity of the garden into shapes, textures, and layers that make visual sense. Whether you choose to work in watercolour or gouache (or even combine the two), you’ll discover techniques for representing plant forms, depth, and variety – without getting overwhelmed by the detail.
Your tutor, Jason, has spent years painting gardens and will share his practical insights, favourite approaches, and tips to help your work feel lively, clear, and satisfying.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your chance to explore the art of garden painting in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
