Courses & Workshops for 2024 & 2025
My Courses and Workshops
I host themed 1-day, 2-day and 3-day, courses in my beautiful studio in Hampshire. My teaching experience includes The Eden Project, in Cornwall; RHS Rosemoor in Devon, art groups and societies around the UK including: The South West Society of Botanical Artists( SWSBA) , The Bath Society of Botanical Artists, The Gloucester Botanical Illustration Society, The Wales Society of Botanical Painters, Field Breaks residential workshops in Derbyshire, the SBA residential course in Wales, The Mall Galleries London for the SBA, and The Broadway Arts Festival .
My beautiful, purpose built studio is situated in my garden, adjacent to beautiful countryside in the Test Valley, and is an ideal location to get absorbed in botanical art.
I am passionate about sharing my love of botanical painting - I love teaching beginners as well as those with experience, and I have been teaching since 2008. A tried and tested approach allows beginners to realise they can achieve their goal, and they can then go on to perfect their individual style with time and practice. More advanced techniques are shared with the more experienced artist. Artists may work on paper or vellum on all my workshops.
The Studio is beautifully lit, equipped with daylight lamps and drawing boards, and includes an extensive library of reference books.
My classes are small and friendly ( a maximum of 8 places), allowing plenty of time for individual guidance and tuition. All students are encouraged to develop and work in their own style, and at their own pace.
Private, one-to-one, tuition is also available at £100 per day - please contact me to arrange dates. I can offer practical advise to those working on submissions to the RHS, Art Society submissions, Diplomas, or even a Florilegium Society.
Accommodation: I no longer do B&B for my workshops, but I am very happy to recommend Yew Cottage in the village of Longparish, just a 10-15 minute walk from the studio (or a two minute drive). Talk to Rosie or Martin and mention you are on one of my workshops and you may be surprised with a little discount !! Website: Yewcottagelongparish.com
Two or Three Day Workshops
for 2024 and 2025
After a successful new approach for 2022, my workshops for 2023/24/25 will be combining the old-style tutored workshops with that of 2022. I will continue to paint alongside everyone but will be working on the same theme as everyone else. I will be available to give one-to-one guidance, demonstrations of advanced techniques, and help whenever it is needed, to take our work to the next level.
In 2024/25 we will be working on themed projects together.
It is a ‘sharing’ environment where we can all have input.
The day will start by settling everyone in, discussing the topics and techniques to get us started. You will then work on your own for the morning, calling on me whenever you need help or guidance. After lunch, I will come round to everyone and make sure you are happy to proceed for the afternoon. Again, I will always be available to help you when you need it. Before we finish for the day, we may have a group discussion where we can share any tips, difficulties, or thoughts from the day.
*These are designed to be friendly workshops for like-minded people who would like to join me while I paint in my beautiful studio.
*All abilities are welcome, but some knowledge is essential.
*You may come for two consecutive days, or three days….. your choice!
*Each day will start at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. Doors open from 9.45am.
Themed Workshops for 2024
7. The ‘Jewelled’ Fruit 6th - 8th December 2024
The exquisite pomegranate - plentiful at this time of year, renowned for its jewel like qualities, and steeped in history and myths. We will look at how we can achieve the jewel-like quality of the seeds in contrast to the strong texture of the outer skin.
Another subject so worthy of being depicted on vellum !
**** Fully booked - - contact me for cancellations
Themed Workshops for 2025
1. Early Spring in the Garden 21st - 23rd February 2025
A lovely workshop looking at subjects flowering at this time of year, and enjoy the promise of Spring. You may choose to work on paper or vellum.
**** 3 places left
2. Spring Bulbs and Blossom 11th - 13th April 2025
We will explore the huge variety of flowering bulbs available at this time of year, together with the annual show of blossom on the trees in the orchard. Lovely subjects that work well on paper or vellum.
**** 2 places left
5. Autumn Fruits on Vellum 19th -21st September 2025
An exciting workshop using this wonderful medium for detailed studies of fruits, that literally ‘glow’ on the page like jewels.
Ros will show you the different brush techniques required for this medium.
You will have the opportunity to work on a small intricate study which could be completed in 3 days, or a larger subject/composition which you may have to complete at home.
**** Fully booked: contact me for cancellations/waiting list
6. Winter treasures 21st - 23rd November 2025
We will explore the beautiful blooms in the garden, such as a precious late rose bud, flowering cyclamen, early snowdrops, mistletoe, and much more…….
Perhaps a study for a Christmas card…..
**** 4 places left
**Workshops run for 3 days, but you may come for two consecutive days …..……….. please let me know at the time of booking.
Prices and Full Booking Terms
2025
*Cost: £200 for 3 days or £140 for 2 consecutive days
A non-refundable deposit of £140 is required for each workshop at the time of booking to secure a place. Balance due 2 weeks before each workshop.
Prices include endless teas & coffees, and biscuits, plus good company with like minded people, to keep you going.
Please bring your own packed lunches.
Equipment lists and directions are sent on receipt of deposits.
Booking Terms - applicable to all workshops and private tuition.
If you have to cancel a workshops with less than 2 week’s notice, you will be charged the full price, unless a replacement is found.
It is strongly advised you take out insurance to cover your bookings/cancellations, as refunds are not possible unless replacements are found. **This also includes cancellations due to Covid. I can no longer give refunds if you have Covid.
All deposits are non - refundable.
The balance of a workshop is due 2 weeks prior to the date of the workshop.
Gift vouchers may be purchased, but are not valid until a receipt has also been issued confirming payment of the gift voucher.
Please note - a deposit is required AT THE TIME OF BOOKING to confirm a place. NO places are guaranteed until payment of a deposit , or payment in full.
In the event I have to cancel a workshop for any reason, all monies will be refunded.