ALL MATERIALS & FREE ENTRANCE TO THE ENYS GARDENS BLUEBELL FESTIVAL INCLUDED

Enjoy a special half day plein air oil painting class (10:30 - 1 pm) to let your creativity flow in the tranquil grounds of Enys Gardens - said to be some of the oldest gardens in Cornwall.

Experience the visceral quality of painting with oils plein air (outside) using palette knives to build juicy layers of expressive colour to create your own expressive paintings inspired by the spectacular bluebells at Enys Gardens.

This will be a relaxing and enjoyable workshop with plenty of individual support and encouragement along the way.

There will be demonstration and guidance on colour mixing to create atmospheric palettes, combining palette knife techniques with some brushwork so that you can develop your own unique and intuitive approach to your landscape paintings.

• Price includes all materials

• Maximum of 8 people for plenty of 1:1 support

• Wearing older clothes or an apron advisable

Whether you’ve some experience or haven’t picked up a brush since school, this workshop is designed with enough structure to give you the techniques to apply colour, paint confidently and with ease, whilst leaving plenty of room for freedom and experimentation.

For many the palette knife offers the freedom to loosen up whilst not being confinded to detail or perfection - the perfect way to spend time in creative flow and soak up the sea of bluebells!

You’ll leave with a selection of smaller studies, which make perfect gifts when framed, or can be used to inspire further paintings.

“What an incredible class. I had never used oil paints before, but Rachel reassured me that wouldn’t be a problem. This was a unique opportunity to ‘play’ with a new medium in a safe, friendly and inspiring environment. I’m new to painting and a little afraid of colour, but I left feeling enthused and excited. Due to the small class size Rachel, was able to come round to each of us individually and give us suggestions and feedback. This made a huge difference to my confidence and I think gave us all interesting points to think about and develop in our work.”

— LUCINDA ROBERTS, CORNWALL

“We have just returned to Canada from a fantastic trip to Cornwall where a definite highlight was an oil painting class my sister and I took with Rachel at the Bluebell Festival at Enys Gardens. I am in the early days of my painting journey and my sister was painting as an adult for the very first time. Rachel’s class was incredible - from the beautifully organized individual painting stations to her thorough and patient instruction. I learned so much and will definitely take another class - whether in person or online!”

— SUE HAYWARD, CANADA

If you are thinking of signing up you may wish to view more details about the pop-up painting class below, or if you have any questions email me at rachel.painter.artist@gmail.com