Service Description

We're delighted to announce a brand-new Expressive Wildflower Meadow 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 the perfect environment. 🌸 Expressive Wildflower Meadow Watercolour Workshop Capture the beauty, movement and vibrant colours of a wildflower meadow 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 collection of beautiful meadow reference images while learning how to paint loose, expressive wildflowers using fresh washes, confident brushwork and vibrant colour. Rather than focusing on botanical accuracy, this workshop celebrates the freedom and spontaneity that makes watercolour such an exciting medium. What You'll Learn Throughout the workshop you'll create a vibrant wildflower meadow painting while developing essential watercolour skills, including: 🌼 Creating loose, expressive flowers using simple brushstrokes 🎨 Colour mixing for fresh, harmonious floral palettes 💧 Controlling water to achieve soft blends, blooms and atmospheric effects 🖌️ Brush techniques for grasses, stems and delicate wildflower textures 🌿 Building depth and movement through layering, negative space and overlapping foliage 👩‍🎨 Live demonstrations and individual guidance throughout every stage By the end of the session, you'll leave with a beautifully finished wildflower meadow watercolour painting, along with the confidence and techniques to continue creating expressive floral landscapes at home. What's Included ✔️ Professional-quality A3+ watercolour paper (Larger 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 7th September | 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.