Join Essoldo Design for a day of watercolour painting, at The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay, and paint a botanical abstact painting. At this full day workshop, Kate will expertly guide you through the basics of watercolour painting and teach you to design and create your own watercolour masterpiece.

About the space -

The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay is situated on the world famous Main Street in Haworth. This historical setting, famous for local literary legends The Bronte Sisters, is the perfect place to visit in the winter months. The Classroom is a built for purpose art and craft studio, perfect for a day of learning new skills, meeting new people and getting arty!

About the artist -

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Giclée prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her First book Creative Abstract Watercolor was published in Spring 2024.

A bit more detail -

Be inspired by the colours of springtime and learn to create striking abstract botanical watercolours. In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative floral designs in a colour palette of your choice. You'll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You’ll use your own inspiration and Kate’s portfolio of abstract floral designs and botanical patterns.

All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists.

Date - Thursday 1st May, 2025

Location - The Classroom, 68 Main Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DP

Time - 10am - 4pm

Cost - £95

Timetable of the day -

10am

Arrival and tutors introduction

Morning

An introduction to watercolour abstract botanicals and example work
Wet on wet / wet on dry / embellishments

12:30 - 30 min break / 1 hour lunch

Afternoon

Continue painting / working on a final piece

4pm

Workshop ends, but you can take your art work home!

Why not join Kate at The Classroom for this amazing workshop and create your very own work of art for your home!

Unfortunately, due to The Classroom being located on the historic Haworth Main Street, there is no parking at the venue. Please follow the link below for parking information in Haworth.

Car parking information - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/transport-and-travel/parking/car-parks-in-haworth/

Abstract botanicals - Watercolour workshop with Essoldo Design