Service Description

🎉 Cheshire Art Classes Is Growing Again! 🎉 We're delighted to announce a brand-new Landscape Watercolour Workshop at The Lost Barn, held in their beautiful new tipis on the outskirts of Chester in Tilston. Surrounded by the stunning Cheshire countryside, The Lost Barn provides the perfect setting for a relaxing and inspiring day of creativity. With its own on-site coffee roastery and café just steps away, you can enjoy great coffee, beautiful surroundings, and a chance to fully immerse yourself in painting. 🐦 Birds in Watercolour Workshop Discover the beauty and character of birds in this relaxed and inspiring watercolour workshop, perfect for complete beginners and developing artists alike. Guided by professional artist Dan Bethell, who has over eight years of teaching experience, you'll work from a carefully selected range of bird reference images to explore the fascinating world of bird painting. Learn how to capture the elegance, colour and personality of a variety of species while developing confidence with expressive watercolour techniques. What You'll Learn: Throughout the workshop you'll create a beautiful bird painting while developing essential watercolour skills, including: 🪶 Understanding basic bird anatomy and proportions for more accurate drawings 🎨 Colour mixing and layering to create vibrant plumage and natural tones 💧 Water control for soft blends, delicate transitions and expressive effects 🖌️ Brush techniques for painting realistic feathers, texture and fine detail ✨ How to achieve the varied textures of feathers, from soft down to sleek wing feathers 👩‍🎨 Live demonstrations and individual guidance throughout every stage By the end of the session, you'll leave with a beautifully finished bird watercolour painting, along with the confidence and techniques to continue painting your favourite birds at home. What's Included ✔️ Professional-quality watercolour paper ✔️ All painting materials provided ✔️ Optional professional mounts and backboards available to purchase, so your finished artwork is ready for framing 📍 Location: The Lost Barn, Old Hall Farm, Tilston, Malpas, SY14 7JE 📅 Date & Time: Monday 24th August | 10:00am – 2:00pm ✨ Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Reserve your place today! Have any questions? Dan is always happy to help. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a creative day exploring the beauty of birds through watercolour.