Acrylics are one of the most versatile painting mediums, ideally suited to capturing the light sparkling on the sea, the texture of pebbles or sand, or the more subtle effects of skies, clouds, and aerial perspective in landscapes. A great course for beginners and more experienced artists.

Carole will show you how to capture your pets' character, expression, shape and form, and demonstrate techniques for painting texture and patterns in fur and feathers. Using soft pastels and pastel pencils.

Carole will help to demystify the process of portrait painting for you. Working from live models and reference material, in the medium of your choice: watercolour, pastel or acrylics.

In this workshop you can design your own Christmas card, or alternatively paint silhouetted trees against a Winter skyline.

As we approach Christmas, the theme of this workshop will be a festive one! Paint lights sparkling on a Christmas tree, a pile of wrapped presents, red and gold ribbons, a Christmas cake or scene.

Putting a figure or figures into a painting adds a focal point and brings life to a painting. Carole will take you through step by step, showing you how to capture accurate proportions and movement. Medium: Charcoal and Drawing media.

What better way to banish Winter blues than by reliving happy holiday memories. Using watercolour or a medium of your choice, Carole will help you depict a sunny Summer day, or a favourite family day out.

Portraits are a fascinating and challenging subject but one which is thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying. Carole will demystify the process taking you through a variety of tips, tricks and techniques with a series of exercises and demonstrations. Medium: soft pastels

Water soluble pencils are an extremely versatile medium, combining the familiarity of a pencil with the magic of watercolour. We will explore a range of techniques to help you paint skies, trees and nature subjects taking inspiration from the natural landscape around Flatford Mill.