Almost everyone who comes to one of my sketching workshops arrives thinking the same thing: "I'm not sure I'm good enough for this."
They leave thinking something completely different.
"Friendly, encouraging and non-threatening."
"I enjoyed learning new techniques."
"I always learn something new. It's a fun and companionable session."
This session is for anyone who loves being outside and would like to slow down and really look at the coast — sketchbook in hand, no pressure to perform. You don't need to be experienced. You just need to want to give it a go.
July is a wonderful time to sketch on the Northumberland coast. Seabird colonies, drifts of sea thrift, bird's foot trefoil and wild thyme — the coastal path comes alive in midsummer, and there's no better way to really see it than to sit down and draw it.
We'll meet at the car park above Greenses Haven (near the Golf Club) and spend the morning working our way along the path, with time for warm-up exercises, a couple of short tutorials on capturing cliffs and coast in your sketchbook, and then plenty of free sketching time to record whatever catches your eye. I'll have materials for you to experiment with if you'd like to try something different, or just bring whatever you like to draw with most.
Important: This session will involve quite a bit of walking along the cliff path. We’ll be stopping to sketch and then moving on again, so make sure you’ve got sturdy, comfortable shoes or walking boots.
What to bring:
A sketchbook, your preferred drawing materials (pen, pencil, watercolour, whatever you enjoy), a reusable cup or bottle, and layers — it's the coast, so come prepared for a breeze even in July. You may also want to bring a walker’s stool or sit-upon if you prefer to perch whilst sketching.
All the details:
Day & Time: Sunday 19th July 2026, 10.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Car park above Greenses Haven, near the Golf Club
Cost: £25 per person
Full joining instructions will be sent on booking. Please see my Booking Terms & Conditions for cancellation information. Participants must be aged 18+; 14–17 year olds are welcome with an accompanying adult (both require a ticket).
Any questions? Get in touch!
Almost everyone who comes to one of my sketching workshops arrives thinking the same thing: "I'm not sure I'm good enough for this."
They leave thinking something completely different.
"Friendly, encouraging and non-threatening."
"I enjoyed learning new techniques."
"I always learn something new. It's a fun and companionable session."
This session is for anyone who loves being outside and would like to slow down and really look at the coast — sketchbook in hand, no pressure to perform. You don't need to be experienced. You just need to want to give it a go.
July is a wonderful time to sketch on the Northumberland coast. Seabird colonies, drifts of sea thrift, bird's foot trefoil and wild thyme — the coastal path comes alive in midsummer, and there's no better way to really see it than to sit down and draw it.
We'll meet at the car park above Greenses Haven (near the Golf Club) and spend the morning working our way along the path, with time for warm-up exercises, a couple of short tutorials on capturing cliffs and coast in your sketchbook, and then plenty of free sketching time to record whatever catches your eye. I'll have materials for you to experiment with if you'd like to try something different, or just bring whatever you like to draw with most.
Important: This session will involve quite a bit of walking along the cliff path. We’ll be stopping to sketch and then moving on again, so make sure you’ve got sturdy, comfortable shoes or walking boots.
What to bring:
A sketchbook, your preferred drawing materials (pen, pencil, watercolour, whatever you enjoy), a reusable cup or bottle, and layers — it's the coast, so come prepared for a breeze even in July. You may also want to bring a walker’s stool or sit-upon if you prefer to perch whilst sketching.
All the details:
Day & Time: Sunday 19th July 2026, 10.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Car park above Greenses Haven, near the Golf Club
Cost: £25 per person
Full joining instructions will be sent on booking. Please see my Booking Terms & Conditions for cancellation information. Participants must be aged 18+; 14–17 year olds are welcome with an accompanying adult (both require a ticket).
Any questions? Get in touch!
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