Working in an intimate park on the river, the aim of this workshop is to produce a series of 'plein air' sketches that simplify the varied and complex views seen. Distilling the subjects through mark-making and colour to capture your experience of the day.

Meeting at Heatherleys for an initial briefing, students will then walk to a park on the river near the Heatherley’s School of Art.

Students will produce a series of paintings by the end of the day.

About your tutor:  John Dobbs NEAC SWLA works mainly in oils, either direct from life or from drawings. He trained as a Draughtsman in electrical engineering before becoming a full time artist in 2003. He was awarded the NEAC Drawing Scholarship in 2012, and was elected a member of the NEAC in 2015. He was also elected a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists in 2019, having shown with them for the past three years. He has shown with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters since 2010 and has shown with the Royal British Artists. He has also previously exhibited in The Discerning Eye and Lynn Painter Stainers Prize.

What to bring: 

• Whatever drawing / painting materials you are comfortable with for working outside and a number of smallish boards approximately 12 inches by 12 inches, or paper of a similar size.
• Sketchbook(s)
• Sketching stool and/or portable easel if you have them
• Warm clothing, waterproofs and umbrella

Cost: £60.00 (+ booking fee) for the day

There is a 10% discount for Friends of the New English and students with an appropriate student number booking online. If you are a student you will be asked to provide your Student ID at the workshop. If you are eligible for a discount please email classes@neac.co.uk stating which discount you are eligible for and you will be emailed a special code to use when booking your tickets.