Backbury House Retreats Events Calendar
All of our scheduled courses are listed here.
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Backbury Art Classes – Wednesday Group – Autumn Term
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomBackbury 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
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Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Winter Term
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomBackbury 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
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Capturing Winter Landscapes Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomCapturing 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
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Creative Sketchbook Techniques Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomCreative 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
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Pen and Wash Urban Landscapes Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomPen 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
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Animal Portraits Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomAnimal 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
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Expressive Mixed-Media Gardens Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomExpressive 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
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Art Fundamentals for Beginners Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomArt 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 -
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Watercolour Landscapes Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomWatercolour 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 -
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Seascapes Painting Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomSeascapes Painting – Course Details On this seascape painting course, you’ll learn to create beautiful paintings that capture light, movement, and pattern through layered paint and expressive mark-making. You’ll learn how to: Build layers of colour to create depth, light, and shade. Develop brush control to add texture and movement. Read more
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Nature Journalling Exploring Autumn Colour Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomNature Journalling Exploring Autumn Colour – Course Details During this creative nature journalling course, you will explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty while developing creative techniques for your personal journal. You will learn to: Record observations and gather inspiration during a guided nature walk. Explore creative techniques through Read more
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Joyful Birds: Expressive Block Printing Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomJoyful Birds: Expressive Block Printing – Course Details Learn to draw inspiration from birds and create charming block-printed designs through this engaging and informative course. You’ll learn to: Develop effective compositions featuring bird illustrations Transfer and etch drawings onto Polyprint Explore a range of creative block-printing techniques Produce a series Read more
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Festive Watercolour Designs Course
Backbury House Studio Backbury House, Checkley, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomFestive Watercolour Designs – Course Details Explore creative ways to celebrate the season in this festive design course. You will learn how to depict winter foliage and colourful wildlife using accessible drawing, watercolour and block printing techniques. You’ll learn to: Compose balanced, engaging designs with creative effects and detail Experiment Read more
Get Tickets £195.00