We offer a great range of courses in: drawing, painting and printmaking.
They include expert guidance and a comprehensive programme of activity in order to develop your appreciation, knowledge and experience in a particular artform.
All of our programmes are led by an experienced teacher. They are also carefully planned in order to offer you the best possible learning experience.
So, select your area of study from the menu options below and join one of our professional courses.
Animal Painting
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A course designed to develop your ability to create characterful animal paintings whilst also exploring a range of watercolour techniques.
Beginner’s Drawing & Painting
Aimed specifically at beginners
On this course, you will learn how to draw and paint more successfully by learning and practising the fundamentals.
Developing Abstract Technique
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A course designed to reignite your creativity and develop your ability to make impactful imagery using mixed media.
Expressive Florals
Suitable for beginners to improvers
This course offers a step-by-step programme in floral painting exploring a variety of expressive techniques.
Impressionistic Acrylic Techniques
Suitable for beginners to improvers
During this course, you will learn how to develop acrylic painting technique in order to create expressive and creative artworks.
Nature Journalling
Suitable for beginners to improvers
In this course, you will explore the benefits of becoming immersed and inspired by nature and develop creative content for a nature journal.
Pen and Wash Perspectives
Suitable for beginners to improvers
Learn how to use perspective to create accurate depth in your artworks. In addition, you will learn how to use a variety of pen and wash techniques in order to bring your drawings to life.
Portrait Drawing
Suitable for beginners to improvers
Learn how to accurately draw and shade a portrait on this super informative course. You will be fully guided in order to improve your observational shading techniques in both pencil and charcoal.
Printmaking Techniques
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A creative course covering how to create print designs, use a variety of printmaking techniques, and explore expressive use of colour.
Watercolour Landscapes
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A course offering an opportunity to be inspired by idyllic landscapes and learn how to effectively depict them in paint.
Water Patterns and Reflections
Suitable for beginners to improvers
Create beautiful water scene imagery on this informative course. Learn how to layer and texture paint in order to capture light, movement and refelctions.
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Backbury House Retreats
Backbury House
Checkley
Hereford
HR1 4NA
sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
07584 081970