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  • Backbury Art Classes – Wednesday Group – Autumn Term

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Backbury Art Classes – Wednesday Group – Autumn Term – Event Details Term dates and timings: The 10-week Autumn Term Backbury Art Classes will begin on Wednesday 02 September until Wednesday 11 November 2026 with a half term break on Wednesday 28 October. The art classes take place on Wednesdays Read more

    £155.00

  • Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Autumn Term

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Autumn Term – Event Details Term dates and timings: The 10-week Autumn Term Backbury Art Classes will begin on Thursday 03 September until Thursday 12 November 2026 with a half term break on Thursday 29 October. The art classes take place on Thursdays Read more

    £155.00

  • Backbury Art Classes – Friday Group – Autumn Term

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Backbury Art Classes – New Friday Group – Autumn Term – Event Details This additional group has been created in response to growing demand for Backbury Art Classes. Term dates and timings: The 10-week Autumn Term Backbury Art Classes will begin on Friday 04 September until Friday 13 November 2026 with a half term Read more

    £155.00
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    Nature Journalling Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Nature Journalling Course – Event Details Overview: During this nature journalling course, you will be expertly guided in creative nature journalling. This will involve completing workshops in drawing, painting and printmaking in order to develop pages for a nature journal. In addition. you will have the opportunity to undertake a Read more

    £189.00

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    Developing Abstract Techniques Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Developing Abstract Techniques Course – Event Details Overview: On the developing abstract techniques course, you will develop your ability to successfully explore a variety of artistic mediums and create exciting abstract artworks. So, you may want to attend this course if you need inspiration or a creative reboot. Example of Read more

    £189.00
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    Beginner’s Drawing Workshop – Nov

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Beginner’s Drawing Workshop – Event Details Overview: During the beginner’s drawing workshop, you will be guided step-by-step in order build your skills and confidence levels in drawing. This is a short, comprehensive taster session for you to learn and practise the fundamentals. Example of the workshop programme: Firstly, we will Read more

    Get Tickets £48.00

  • Backbury Art Classes – Wed Group- Winter Term

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Backbury Art Classes – Wednesday Group – Winter Term – Details Explore the crisp beauty of winter in this term’s theme, Textures and Colours of Ice, Berries, and Winter Birdlife. Designed for beginners to intermediate students, this 10-week mixed-media course explores the beauty of nature up close through drawing and Read more

    Get Tickets £160.00

  • Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Winter Term

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Winter Term – Details Explore the crisp beauty of winter in this term’s theme, Textures and Colours of Ice, Berries, and Winter Birdlife. Designed for beginners to intermediate students, this 10-week mixed-media course explores the beauty of nature up close through drawing and Read more

    Sold Out £160.00

  • Backbury Art Classes – Friday Group – Winter Term

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Backbury Art Classes – Friday Group – Winter Term – Details Explore the crisp beauty of winter in this term’s theme, Textures and Colours of Ice, Berries, and Winter Birdlife. Designed for beginners to intermediate students, this 10-week mixed-media course explores the beauty of nature up close through drawing and Read more

    Get Tickets £160.00

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    Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop – December

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop – Event Details Overview: During this beginner’s watercolour workshop, you will learn how to work with increasing confidence and proficiently in watercolour. You will be expertly guided in different watercolour techniques to develop your skills. Furthermore, you will have plenty of opportunity to practise the different techniques Read more

    Get Tickets £48.00

  • Developing Acrylic Techniques Workshop- Jan

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Acrylics Techniques Workshop – Event Details Overview: This hands-on practical workshop is a must for all those who wish to develop their acrylic painting ability. This is a step-by-step workshop designed to develop practical understanding and ability in a range of painterly techniques. Example of the workshop programme: Firstly, you Read more

    Get Tickets £56.00

  • Capturing Winter Landscapes Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Capturing Winter Landscapes – Course Details Discover how to capture the striking contrasts of winter landscapes in watercolour. In this watercolour painting course, you’ll draw inspiration from winter landscapes while learning to paint dramatic shadows, snowy highlights and vivid accents of colour. You’ll learn to: Work with a winter palette Read more

    Get Tickets £195.00

  • Colour Mixing Workshop – Feb

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Colour Mixing Workshop – Event Details Overview: During this super informative colour mixing workshop, you will be expertly guided through the fundamentals of colour theory. You will have opportunity to explore the colour wheel, practise colour mixing as well as create a practice piece all designed to take your painting Read more

    Get Tickets £52.00

  • Creative Sketchbook Techniques Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Creative Sketchbook Techniques – Course Details Unlock new ways to spark ideas, build confidence and develop original artwork in this creative sketchbook course. Through guided exercises and material exploration, you’ll learn practical strategies for overcoming creative blocks and turning inspiration into personal, expressive sketchbook pages. During the course, you’ll learn Read more

    Get Tickets £195.00

  • Essential Drawing Techniques Workshop – Mar

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Essential Drawing Techniques Workshop – Event Details Overview: During the workshop, you will be guided step-by-step in order build your skills and confidence levels in drawing. This is a short, comprehensive taster session for you to learn and practise the fundamentals of essential drawing techniques. Example of the workshop programme: Read more

    Get Tickets £52.00

  • Pen and Wash Urban Landscapes Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Pen and Wash Urban Landscapes – Course Details Discover creative ways to capture the colour and movement of urban landscapes in this pen and wash course. You’ll explore expressive pen and wash techniques to depict light, reflections, shadows and movement. You’ll learn to: Understand how to use atmospheric and linear Read more

    Get Tickets £195.00

  • Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – April

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – Event Details Overview: During this watercolour workshop, you will learn how to work with increasing confidence and proficiently in watercolour. You will be expertly guided in different watercolour techniques to develop your skills. Furthermore, you will have plenty of opportunity to practise the different techniques Read more

    Get Tickets £52.00
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    Animal Portraits Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Animal Portraits – Course Details Learn to create realistic and expressive artwork with coloured pencil, and watercolour in this animal portrait course. You will develop skills in accurate drawing, layering texture, colour, and creating depth. You’ll learn to: Draw animals with increasing accurately with practical techniques Use coloured pencil and Read more

    Get Tickets £195.00

  • Developing Acrylic Techniques Workshop- May

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Acrylics Techniques Workshop – Event Details Overview: This hands-on practical workshop is a must for all those who wish to develop their acrylic painting ability. This is a step-by-step workshop designed to develop practical understanding and ability in a range of painterly techniques. Example of the workshop programme: Firstly, you Read more

    Get Tickets £56.00

  • Expressive Mixed-Media Gardens Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Expressive Mixed-Media Gardens– Course Details Create expressive mixed-media artwork inspired by the colours of spring. Build your skills in composition, expressive drawing, and colour mixing as you capture vibrant foliage and seasonal shades. You’ll learn to: Depict close-up landscapes using expressive, easy to apply drawing techniques. Experiment with a variety Read more

    £195.00

  • Colour Mixing Workshop – June

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Colour Mixing Workshop – Event Details Overview: During this super informative colour mixing workshop, you will be expertly guided through the fundamentals of colour theory. You will have opportunity to explore the colour wheel, practise colour mixing as well as create a practice piece all designed to take your painting Read more

    Get Tickets £52.00

  • Art Fundamentals for Beginners Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Art Fundamentals for Beginners – Course Details This drawing and painting course introduces the fundamental principles of art, including the effective use of line, tone, colour, and texture. You will: Study the elements of art and apply them in your practice. Complete guided still-life drawing exercises designed to build skills Read more

    Get Tickets £195.00

  • Essential Drawing Techniques Workshop – July

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Essential Drawing Techniques Workshop – Event Details Overview: During the workshop, you will be guided step-by-step in order build your skills and confidence levels in drawing. This is a short, comprehensive taster session for you to learn and practise the fundamentals of essential drawing techniques. Example of the workshop programme: Read more

    Get Tickets £52.00
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    Watercolour Landscapes Course

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Watercolour Landscapes – Course Details During this watercolour landscape course, you will develop your drawing and painting skills under expert guidance, using the surrounding scenery as inspiration for plein-air practice. You will learn to: Create simple yet effective landscapes that successfully capture natural elements and atmosphere. Explore watercolour techniques through Read more

    Get Tickets £195.00

  • Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – Aug

    Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

    Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – Event Details Overview: During this watercolour workshop, you will learn how to work with increasing confidence and proficiently in watercolour. You will be expertly guided in different watercolour techniques to develop your skills. Furthermore, you will have plenty of opportunity to practise the different techniques Read more

    Get Tickets £52.00