Oil Painting with Palette Knife | Impressions of the Wild | Autumn Flowers & Foliage

Date: 5th of September 2026, 10:30-4:30pm

Artist: Charlotte Strawbridge 

Cost: £145

Sandwich lunch and refreshments provided.

Explore the rich colours and varied textures of autumn in this expressive palette knife workshop. Inspired by seasonal flowers, colourful foliage and wild botanical forms, you'll discover how to paint with confidence, energy and freedom. Perfect for beginners or those looking to loosen their style and enjoy a more intuitive approach to painting.

This course is perfect for beginners or those looking to loosen their style, and celebrates the tactile joy and spontaneity of nature in bloom.

Upon arrival, Charlotte will walk you through the tools and materials you'll use, and do a demonstration of tonal underpainting for atmosphere. After the demonstrations she'll guide you through some practices before you will start on your own canvases. 

You will go home from this course with a palette knife, practice papers, 30x30cm Canvas. 

Most materials for this course are covered, but we do ask you to bring the following with you: 

• Apron or painting clothes
• Box to take the painting away 

Cancellations must be made at least 3 days prior to receive a full refund. If you have any questions or want more information please contact curator@creativestirling.org.