Harvest Mice - Watercolour Workshop - Derby

 🌼 Bookings are now open for my next watercolour workshop at Art in the Park, Derby!

 Tuesday 27th May | 9:30am – 1:30pm
 Art in the Park, Markeaton Park, Derby
 £46 – All materials included, plus a complimentary parking pass

Spaces are limited and advance booking is essential.

Join me for a relaxing and inspiring four-hour watercolour workshop in the beautiful surroundings of Markeaton Park.

In this adult workshop, I’ll guide you step by step as we paint two adorable harvest mice climbing amongst sunny dandelions—a delightful spring subject full of charm and character.
Designed to be calm, supportive, and enjoyable, this workshop is suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
During the session, you will:
 Learn how to mix and balance colour
 Build confidence with layering techniques
 Follow clear, step-by-step demonstrations
 Receive printed reference and instruction sheets to take home
 Enjoy a mindful and creative escape in a beautiful park setting
All materials are provided, so simply come along and enjoy a few peaceful hours of painting.
To ensure plenty of individual support, spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.

You can book your place here: Harvest Mice Workshop

Derbyshire Watercolour Painting Workshops

My Bee Orchid workshop was fully booked – thank you so much to everyone who came along!

It was such a lovely, relaxed day and I’m always so happy to see what my students create. 

If you fancy discovering the calming rhythm of watercolour painting, I’ve just released dates for my next workshops at Art in the park Derby.

27th May

29th July

2nd Sept

28th Oct

16th Dec

These workshops are suitable for beginners. I provide step-by-step guidance. 

Booking can be made here: Book Workshop

Watercolour Workshop Derbyshire

 Only 3 more spaces left for my Bee Orchid watercolour workshop!

If you've been thinking about joining, now's the time-this class is nearly fully booked.

April 8th at Art in the Park, Derby

Booking link

My watercolour workshops featured in Derby Telegraph

 A lovely surprise with my morning cup of tea this Saturday...

My watercolour workshops at Art in the Park Derbyshire have been featured in the Derby Telegraph.

The article talks about the idea of taking a “creative pause” — something I see happen in every class. Watercolour encourages you to slow down, focus on the brush and the colour, and enjoy the rhythm of painting. Many of my students say they leave the workshops feeling relaxed and refreshed.

It’s a real privilege to teach these classes in such a beautiful setting in Markeaton Park, surrounded by nature and creativity.

Thank you to everyone who has joined a workshop so far and helped build such a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.

My next workshop is on 8th April, where we’ll be painting a beautiful Bee Orchid step-by-step.

If you’d love to spend a relaxing afternoon learning watercolour, you can find the booking link Here

Bee Orchid Booking Link 

Bee Orchid Watercolour Workshop - April 8th

  Bee Orchid Watercolour Workshop

📅 8th April | Art in the Park, Markeaton Park. (9:30am-1:30pm)

I’m so excited to share the artwork for my next workshop — a beautiful and intricate bee orchid.

In this relaxed 4-hour class, I’ll guide you step by step through painting this fascinating wildflower, exploring colour mixing, delicate layering, and fine detail techniques along the way.

✨ Suitable for all abilities
✨ All materials provided
✨ Step-by-step instruction sheets included
✨ Friendly, supportive atmosphere

Come and enjoy a peaceful creative escape surrounded by nature at Art in the Park.

Bookings can be made on the Art in the park website, under Adult Art Classes.

£46 for new students

£44 for current students

Booking link for Workshop

Capturing the first wild flowers - Watercolour nature illustration

 I look forward to capturing the first wildflowers of the year, every year 😊 Their burst of colour feels like a gentle welcome after the winter bleakness!

I photograph them so i can take them back to the studio with me and sit and appreciate them a little longer.

Painting them in watercolour feels like a way to honour that fleeting moment before they sipper again 😊

Relaxing Watercolour Workshop

 Relaxing Watercolour Workshop – Bullfinch on Blossom 

Join me at Art in the Park Derbyshire, set within the beautiful surroundings of Markeaton Park, for a calm and creative 3-hour watercolour workshop.

Date: 18/02/2026

Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: Art in the Park, Markeaton Craft Village, Markeaton Park Derby, Derbyshire DE22 3BG

Price: £36 (All materials included & free parking pass)

Book a place via Art in the Park website www.artintheparkderby.co.uk/adults-art-classes

We’ll paint a goldfinch perched on soft pink blossom, working step by step through colour mixing and layering techniques.

✨ Suitable for all abilities

✨ Relaxed adult class

✨ All materials provided

✨ Step-by-step instruction sheets included

This workshop offers a chance to unwind, connect with nature, and enjoy the simple pleasure of painting in a welcoming creative space. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.

Come and enjoy a peaceful creative escape in the park.