LANDSCAPE PAINTING - WEEKEND

LANDSCAPE PAINTING -WEEKEND

£250 per person

Practice the fundamentals of landscape painting on location in the beautiful surroundings of The Cockshut Wetland. Working in the medium of your choice, we will focus on capturing the essence of a landscape using a structured approach to help increase confidence in your work.

You will learn the key elements and techniques required to help you depict your chosen landscape through the development of your drawing skills, compositional choices, working with tonal values, colour and colour temperature. As your painting develops you will receive individual advice through discussion and demonstrations. Alongside the essential aspects of landscape painting, you will also be encouraged to explore your own personal style and response to the land.

We will be working outside at The Cockshut Wetland which is a 10-minute walk from the studio we will use as our base and return to for lunch and use of amenities. In the event of inclement weather, we will gather sketch and photography reference on location and return to work in the studio.

You may choose to work in oils, acrylic, watercolour, pastels, coloured pencils or any other colour medium. You will need to provide all materials you wish to use including drawing materials and paper, paints, brushes, containers with lids for water or paint thinners, ready to use paper or canvas painting surfaces. Lightweight easels, chairs, A2 and A3 drawing boards are provided.

This class is open to all abilities but it is advised that you have a basic understanding of the medium/s you will be using. With a maximum of 6 places available you will receive plenty of input and guidance for your own individual development.

Location

Situated in Lewes in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Full details given when you book.

Please Note: This is an outdoor class involving a 10-minute on and off-road walk to the Cockshut Wetland. Please dress appropriately.

Class dates

2026 – JUNE. Saturday 27th / Sunday 28th

2026 – SEPTEMBER. Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th

Times
Starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm with tea/coffee breaks at mid-morning and mid-afternoon and a 1-hour lunch break between 1and 2pm.

Lunch

A home-made vegetarian lunch will be served and would typically be soup and artisan bread with cake to finish. Teas and coffee will be served during morning, lunch and afternoon breaks.
Please note that we are not able to cater for any food allergies but you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch.

Parking
Free parking is available.

Materials

Suggested colour range

Paynes Grey, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Permanent Yellow Light, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna and Raw Sienna.

Lightweight easels, chairs, A2 and A3 drawing boards are provided.

This class is open to all abilities but it is advised that you have a basic understanding of the medium/s you will be using.

Bookings and enquiries

Please contact me by email or phone for bookings, payment and enquiries.
Please note that all courses must be paid for in advance to confirm your booking.
A full refund will be made if the course has to be cancelled or if you cancel giving a minimum of 14 days’ notice.

Group bookings welcomed and one-to-one tutoring also offered.

andrewfitchett48@gmail.com 07594 152148