Autumn Sketching and Painting Workshop

Join us at Farleys for our popular Autumn Sketching Workshop, with painting being added for 2026!

A workshop suitable for beginners and experienced artists. Improve your observational and creative skills by sketching and painting foliage and seed heads in the inspiring sculpture garden at Farleys House and Gallery assisted by experienced tutor Gilly Lovegrove.

The sculpture garden's autumn foliage and seed heads are our inspiration for this autumn's painting workshop. We take a look at botanical artists from art history to enliven our imagination. With an emphasis on observational drawing, we look at shape, texture and colour; studying seed head formations, leaf, fern and grass flower heads - developing our awareness and bringing our drawing to life. There will be a demonstration on sketching seed heads and painting in two colours - discovering contrast, tone and colour in the autumn garden. Whether you’re new to botanical art or looking to develop your skills, Gilly’s expert guidance will ensure that you feel confident to develop your studies into colourful creative compositions inspired by the burst of autumn colour in the garden.

Tea and cake will be served at 2.30pm. Sketching materials and cartridge paper are provided. A suggested materials list for painting in colour will be provided on booking. We recommend that comfortable, all terrain shoes are worn. Your workshop includes all day access to Farleys' galleries and sculpture garden.

Tickets £95, non-refundable, no exchanges. Please be sure of your availability before booking. The workshop includes: 5 hours tuition, basic sketching materials, a complimentary cup of tea/coffee with a slice of homemade cake, and access to Farleys' galleries and garden. It does not include a House Tour. The workshop runs between 10am – 3.00pm.

On the day: Please check in at Farleys Gallery, your workshop will then be held in Farleys' new Atelier, in Farleys Yard and in Farleys sculpture garden.

Please email us at the time of booking if you have any questions.