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SUMMARY:Backbury Art Classes - Friday Group - Autumn Term
DESCRIPTION:Backbury Art Classes – New Friday Group – Autumn Term – Event Details\nThis additional group has been created in response to growing demand for Backbury Art Classes. \nTerm dates and timings:\nThe 10-week Autumn Term Backbury Art Classes will begin on Friday 04 September until Friday 13 November 2026 with a half term break on Friday 30 October. \nThe art classes take place on Fridays 2pm–4pm. \nOverview:\nDuring the art classes\, you will receive expert tuition on a range of different art techniques within the company of like-minded creatives. \nWeekly challenges will follow a carefully structured series of tasks based on a set theme. This autumn\, we’ll explore natural forms through creative drawing and painting exercises\, helping you improve observational accuracy and develop confident painterly skills. \nDuring the art classes\, we will explore:\n\nThe fundamentals of drawing to develop understanding\, control and skill level.\nFull tuition and practical sessions in painting technique and mastery.\nStep-by-step tasks to encourage well-crafted compositions.\n\n \nExperience level:\nThe art classes offer step-by-step tuition in tasks that have been carefully designed for improving knowledge and skill level. Due to the teacher-led activities\, the art classes are most suitable for beginners to improvers. However\, more experienced artists are welcome to attend and are encouraged to work as independently as desired. \nMost importantly\, attendees are limited to 8 to ensure that everyone can receive the help and support that they need. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe classes will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \n \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert and tailored guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nAccess to art materials to use during the classes.\nTea or coffee.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust yourself! All materials and refreshments are included. \n\n Access:\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk. \nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps. \nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. We can provide alternative ground floor facilities\, if needed. \nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/backbury-art-classes-friday-group-autumn-term/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Backbury Art Club,Event
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SUMMARY:Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Winter Term
DESCRIPTION:Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Winter Term – Details\nExplore the crisp beauty of winter in this term’s theme\, Textures and Colours of Ice\, Berries\, and Winter Birdlife. \nDesigned for beginners to intermediate students\, this 10-week mixed-media course explores the beauty of nature up close through drawing and painting tasks. \nFrom glossy winter berries and glistening dewdrops to delicate ice formations and soft bird plumage\, you’ll build the skills to capture rich tones and complex seasonal textures. \nIn this course\, you’ll learn to:\n\nUse resist techniques to create convincing dew and frost highlights\nRender soft feathers\, smooth berries\, and rough bark with texture and detail\nWork with a winter palette of deep blues and translucent crimsons\nImprove drawing accuracy and strengthen painting technique\n\nTerm details:\nThe art classes take place on Thursdays 2pm–4pm. \nThe 10-week Winter Term Backbury Art Classes will begin on Thursday 26 November until Thursday 11 February 2027 with a Christmas break for all classes between Monday 21 December 2026 and Sunday 03 January 2027. \nExperience level:\nThe art classes offer step-by-step tuition in tasks that have been carefully designed for improving knowledge and skill level. Due to the teacher-led activities\, the art classes are most suitable for beginners to improvers. However\, more experienced artists are welcome to attend and are encouraged to work as independently as desired. \nMost importantly\, attendees are limited to 8 to ensure that everyone can receive the help and support that they need. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe classes will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert and tailored guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nVisual exemplar\, worksheets and drawing aids for guidance during classes.\nAccess to art materials to use during the classes.\nTea or coffee.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\n\nPlease bring an A4 folder to store and transport your artworks.\nYou may also wish to bring an art apron.\nWe’ll provide all materials and refreshments.\n\nDirections:\nOur full address and Google Map link are available at the bottom of this page. Once you have completed your booking\, we will also send you detailed directions. In the meantime\, you can find more information on our Contact Us & Directions page. \nAccess:\n\nFree designated parking is available for up to eight vehicles beside our private road. The studio is then a short two-minute walk away.\nWe also have two parking spaces closer to the studio\, with a shorter walk and no steps.\nPlease note that the studio bathroom is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. With advance notice\, we can arrange alternative ground-floor facilities.\n\nFor more information about access\, please visit our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss access arrangements\, please contact Sharon using the details at the bottom of this page. \nCancellation Policy:\nTo receive a full refund\, minus a £10 cancellation fee\, you must cancel your event ticket at least 21 days before the event start time. Because places are limited\, this notice period gives us time to resell your ticket. \nPlease email sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk within the above stated timeframe for us to process the cancellation. \nFor our full Terms & Conditions\, please visit https://bhretreats.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/. \n 
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/backbury-art-classes-thursday-group-winter-term/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Backbury Art Club,Event
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Watercolour Workshop - December
DESCRIPTION:Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop – Event Details\nOverview:\nDuring 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 to consolidate your learning. \nExample of the workshop programme:\n\nFirstly\, you will receive step-by-step practical demonstrations on lots of different watercolour technique with full guidance at every stage. This will include how to fully experiment with watercolour to achieve amazing creative effects.\nAfterwards\, you will learn how to achieve finer details and increasing control by completing a practice piece. By the end of the watercolour workshop\, you will aim to achieve an accomplished watercolour painting which you can proudly take home.\n\n \nExperience level:\nThis art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \n \nThe workshop timings:\nThe workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks. \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on drawing.\nA course booklet to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nTea or coffee.\n\n \nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience. \nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/beginners-watercolour-workshop-december/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshop,Event
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SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop - April
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – Event Details\nOverview:\nDuring 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 to consolidate your learning. \nExample of the workshop programme:\n\nFirst\, you will receive step-by-step demonstrations of a range of watercolour techniques\, with guidance throughout. You will also explore ways to experiment with watercolour and create interesting effects.\nNext\, you will develop finer detail and greater control by completing a practice piece. By the end of the workshop\, you will aim to create a finished watercolour painting that showcases your new skills.\n\n \nExperience level:\nThis art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe workshop timings:\nThe workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks. \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on watercolour technique.\nA course booklet containing all course content to take home.\nThe use of art materials for the day.\nA choice of tea\, coffee and biscuits.\n\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust bring yourself—we’ll provide all materials and refreshments. \nDirections:\nOur full address and Google Map link are available at the bottom of this page. Once you have completed your booking\, we will also send you detailed directions. In the meantime\, you can find more information on our Contact Us & Directions page. \nAccess:\n\nFree designated parking is available for up to eight vehicles beside our private road. The studio is then a short two-minute walk away.\nWe also have two parking spaces closer to the studio\, with a shorter walk and no steps.\nPlease note that the studio bathroom is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. With advance notice\, we can arrange alternative ground-floor facilities.\n\nFor more information about access\, please visit our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss access arrangements\, please contact Sharon using the details at the bottom of this page. \nCancellation Policy:\nTo receive a full refund\, minus a £10 cancellation fee\, you must cancel your event ticket at least 21 days before the event start time. Because places are limited\, this notice period gives us time to resell your ticket. \nPlease email sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk within the above stated timeframe for us to process the cancellation. \nFor our full Terms & Conditions\, please visit https://bhretreats.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/exploring-watercolour-technique-workshop-april/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshop,Event
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SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop - Aug
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – Event Details\nOverview:\nDuring 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 to consolidate your learning. \nExample of the workshop programme:\n\nFirst\, you will receive step-by-step demonstrations of a range of watercolour techniques\, with guidance throughout. You will also explore ways to experiment with watercolour and create interesting effects.\nNext\, you will develop finer detail and greater control by completing a practice piece. By the end of the workshop\, you will aim to create a finished watercolour painting that showcases your new skills.\n\n \nExperience level:\nThis art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe workshop timings:\nThe workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks. \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on watercolour technique.\nA course booklet containing all course content to take home.\nThe use of art materials for the day.\nA choice of tea\, coffee and biscuits.\n\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust bring yourself—we’ll provide all materials and refreshments. \nDirections:\nOur full address and Google Map link are available at the bottom of this page. Once you have completed your booking\, we will also send you detailed directions. In the meantime\, you can find more information on our Contact Us & Directions page. \nAccess:\n\nFree designated parking is available for up to eight vehicles beside our private road. The studio is then a short two-minute walk away.\nWe also have two parking spaces closer to the studio\, with a shorter walk and no steps.\nPlease note that the studio bathroom is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. With advance notice\, we can arrange alternative ground-floor facilities.\n\nFor more information about access\, please visit our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss access arrangements\, please contact Sharon using the details at the bottom of this page. \nCancellation Policy:\nTo receive a full refund\, minus a £10 cancellation fee\, you must cancel your event ticket at least 21 days before the event start time. Because places are limited\, this notice period gives us time to resell your ticket. \nPlease email sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk within the above stated timeframe for us to process the cancellation. \nFor our full Terms & Conditions\, please visit https://bhretreats.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/exploring-watercolour-technique-workshop-aug/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshop,Event
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SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop - Dec
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Watercolour Technique Workshop – Event Details\nOverview:\nDuring 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 to consolidate your learning. \nExample of the workshop programme:\n\nFirst\, you will receive step-by-step demonstrations of a range of watercolour techniques\, with guidance throughout. You will also explore ways to experiment with watercolour and create interesting effects.\nNext\, you will develop finer detail and greater control by completing a practice piece. By the end of the workshop\, you will aim to create a finished watercolour painting that showcases your new skills.\n\n \nExperience level:\nThis art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe workshop timings:\nThe workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks. \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on watercolour technique.\nA course booklet containing all course content to take home.\nThe use of art materials for the day.\nA choice of tea\, coffee and biscuits.\n\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust bring yourself—we’ll provide all materials and refreshments. \nDirections:\nOur full address and Google Map link are available at the bottom of this page. Once you have completed your booking\, we will also send you detailed directions. In the meantime\, you can find more information on our Contact Us & Directions page. \nAccess:\n\nFree designated parking is available for up to eight vehicles beside our private road. The studio is then a short two-minute walk away.\nWe also have two parking spaces closer to the studio\, with a shorter walk and no steps.\nPlease note that the studio bathroom is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. With advance notice\, we can arrange alternative ground-floor facilities.\n\nFor more information about access\, please visit our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss access arrangements\, please contact Sharon using the details at the bottom of this page. \nCancellation Policy:\nTo receive a full refund\, minus a £10 cancellation fee\, you must cancel your event ticket at least 21 days before the event start time. Because places are limited\, this notice period gives us time to resell your ticket. \nPlease email sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk within the above stated timeframe for us to process the cancellation. \nFor our full Terms & Conditions\, please visit https://bhretreats.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/exploring-watercolour-technique-workshop-dec/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Workshop,Event
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