Workshops are tailored to suit all abilities. Working with small groups of 5 students only to ensure personal tuition with each student.
Workshops begin at 9.30 and finish at 4pm.
A 2 course lunch is provided to help make for a really enjoyable arty day out.
Refreshments are available throughout the day.
Workshops cover a wide variety of subjects and are very relaxed and informal. After an introduction over tea & coffee a short pastel demo will be followed by your own practical work. Catherine is on hand to guide and advise you.
Contact by email or telephone to book.
Information sheet will sent to you on booking with all the details of the workshop. Catherine also has a shop stocking pastels & papers that she uses.
If you wish to have a chat regarding any of the workshops do please feel free to telephone or email for further information . A list of accommodation is available on request .
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At The Old Granary Studio
Limited to 5 students
The Old Granary, Skirpenbeck, York, YO41 1HF
These are held at Catherine’s studio in the little village of Skirpenbeck near York .
Group Bookings
Groups of up to 5 may book a private workshop with their chosen subject on a date to suit .
These workshops will be held at The Old Granary Studio with a lunch included. Please feel free to telephone or email for further information
Private Tuition
Private tuition is available on a one to one or two to one basis for students wishing for more intensive tuition in pastel. A minimum of 2 hours to a full day . Please feel free to contact for more details.
More Workshops, Art Fairs and Events
You can also join Catherine at other workshops that she has been invited to tutor so do have a look to see what is happening elsewhere . Open the Events & Diary Dates
WORKSHOPS for 2023
Ws 5 Fri. 24th & Sat 25th March STREET SCENES & SECRET CORNERS £210
Town or Village, a busy market or a little secret corner
with lots of interest to inspire.
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Ws 6 Fri. 6th & Sat 7th October WILDLIFE & ANIMAL PORTRAITS £210
Working from a photograph of your choice.
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Ws 7 Fri. 27th & 28th October FLOWERS. £210
Beautiful Blooms and Fabulous Foliage
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Ws 8 Fri. 3rd & Sat 4th November PET PORTRAITS £210
Working from a photograph or sketch of your choice.
Skills to learn for painting our animal companions
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Ws 9 Fri.17th & Sat 18th November WINTER LANDSCAPES
One or Both Days. £210 for both days / £110 for one day
A Look at various techniques used to create a winter scene in pastel
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Ws 10 Fri. 1st & Sat 2nd December PORTRAITS £210
Working from a photograph of your choice.
Lots of hints & tips for portraiture of the human face
Ws 11 Fri. 8th & Sat 9th December YORKSHIRE SNOWSCENES £210
Working from a photograph or sketch of your choice.
Taking a look at the beautiful Yorkshire dales and Wolds of the East Riding