ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Workshops & Classes - Will re-start when the Government advice allows.
- We will inform everyone as soon as our regular art classes and workshops can take place, possibly from 17th May with the maximum rule of 6 applying and/or more normally from 21st June 2021.
- All of the classes and workshops normally take place in our large Attic Studio space - Studio One will be closed until further notice.
- When we open again, all students are advised to bring their own equipment and refreshments (including mugs), to use masks and hand sanitiser.
- Please contact your tutor if you would like more information about what is happening to your regular class.
Shop Opening again to Customers from 12th April. Our secure Click and Collect will continue & Deliveries available
Shop Staff available Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm, Saturday 9am - 1.30pm
You can still use our Click and Collect service, choose Click and Collect option at checkout (Please wait for email confirmation that your order is ready to collect.)
Telephone us or email your orders if you prefer this method of ordering rather than our website.
You can make card payments or we can send PayPal requests for payment. Staff can help you choose products and give advice, just ask.
We value our loyal customers support in these challenging time and look forward to seeing you again.
Telephone: 01453 886 560 Email: info@pegasusart.co.uk
You can read further details and keep up to date with our temporary changes here.
Inspirational Day Workshops & Regular Art Classes at Pegasus Art
We strive to bring you the highest quality day workshops and regular art classes on offer in the region. Every year we devise a large programme of day workshops with top quality visiting tutors, sharing new techniques, inspirational themes and a creativity that helps to make Pegasus a really exciting artists hub. Whether you are a hobby artist, a total beginner or a professional wanting to refresh your skills, there is plenty on offer.
During term time, our team of experienced tutors teach morning and afternoon classes throughout the year in a variety of mediums. Read on to find out more about watercolour classes with Richard Callingham, Mixed Media with Sue Rae, Max Hale's new courses that change medium each term to take you on a learning journey,drawing and painting with Fiona McIntyre , Paul Fowler's Life Drawing and Drawing Skills classes, Alison Vickery's mixed media and exploratory courses and oil painting every Friday with Rob Collins RCA. When term begins, the buzz in the Attic Studio is fantastic. It's a great sociable and learning environment.
We also offer art workshops for young creatives to keep them busy in the holidays! Dynamic duo, Liz Lancashire & Tam Inglis of Art Sparks teach the younger group aged 6 - 11 years - their imaginative themes are unrivalled, super inspiring and at times, mind boggling! Freelance illustrator Imogen Harvey-Lewis teaches the older group (11 - 16 year olds) helping them to fill their sketchbooks, focusing on design led art, illustration and drawing - something completely different to their school syllabus.
Join our artist community, learn new skills, garner advice and support and of course, stock up on the finest quality art materials. We look forward to welcoming you to Pegasus Art.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions before booking your workshop.
All workshop and art class attendees receive 5% off in our extensive mill shop, next to the Attic Studio. If you are joining us for a workshop, please bring a packed lunch as there is no café at Griffin Mill.
To book a space on a course or workshop, or to find out more information, please contact us.
WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES - *re re-start either 17th May with small numbers or from 21st June (Govenment advice applies)*
27th Mar 2021
10th Apr 2021
17th Apr 2021
29th May 2021
12th Jun 2021
19th Jun 2021
26th Jun 2021
3rd Jul 2021
31st Jul 2021
28th Aug 2021
11th Sep 2021
25th Sep 2021
2nd Oct 2021
9th & 10th Oct 2021
23rd Oct 2021
6th Nov 2021
13th Nov 2021
20th Nov 2021
27th Nov 2021
18th Dec 2021
12th Mar 2022
7th May 2022
Workshops / Open Studios Leaflets
ART TALKS
16th Oct 2021
11th Nov 2021
23rd Apr 2022
REGULAR ART CLASSES - *Suspended from 31st December 2020*
All students who regularly attend a course will receive a 5% discount on purchases from Pegasus Art Shop.
Regular Art Classes Leaflets 2020
WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES - FULL DETAILS - *Suspended from 31st December 2020*
'Botanical Painting - Spring Flowers in Watercolour' with Karen Green *POSTPONED*
SATURDAY 13TH MARCH 2021
NEW DATE - SATURDAY 12TH MARCH 2022 - see more details here
10.00am - 4.00pm
£60
Attic Studio. All Abilities Welcome
Working from a selection of Spring flowers, you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using watercolour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of these seasonal plants.
With Karen’s experience as a botanical artist you will be guided, with one to one support and demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, explore light and shadows and learn a little flower botany! During the session you will familiarise yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.
About Karen:Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly ten years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First Class honours degree at The Arts Institute of Bournemouth, she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before embarking on a full time career as a fine artist. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows. She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than an illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.




All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
Recommended Equipment List:
- Paper:
- Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook options:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney Rough, mould made, acid free £10.00
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range. Try Winsor & Newton Watercolour Individual 5ml Tubes, Cotman Watercolour 8ml Tubes, Cotman Watercolour Pocket ox 12 Half Pans or Winsor & Newton Watercolour Metal Box Set 12 x 5ml with suggested colours: Lemon yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap green, Hooker’s green, Yellow ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Grey.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paintbrushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Try Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Watercolour Brush or Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Synthetic Brush Round.
- Small paint palette - such as Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber
- Ruler
- Kitchen roll
- Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
'Decorated Letter Workshop: Botanicals' with Emma Leyfield of Valerian Studio
SATURDAY 27TH MARCH 2021
1.30pm - 4.30pm
£40
Attic Studio. Suitable For All Abilities
Decorated Letters are a chance to slow down and step into the world of snail mail with an artistic twist. In this workshop we will cover the basics of painting botanicals in watercolours and transferring this skill to decorating letters, as well as the option to include origami letter folds.
In our modern world of text messages and emails receiving a hand-written letter already feels quite special. Add the surprise of being given something beautifully painted and you have a unique gift that is infinitely more personal than an online message.
All materials and refreshments included, students will receive 5% off art materials in Pegasus art shop within the building.


To book your place, visit www.valerian.co.uk/workshops or email valerianillustration@gmail.com
Book Now'Oil Painting Using Cold Wax Medium' with Nicki Heenan
SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£85
Attic Studios - All abilities welcome from beginners to intermediate
This one day workshop is for painters who would like to explore the variety of techniques possible using Cold Wax Medium. The day is structured into several tasks to learn how to mix cold wax into your paint and create different surfaces using the medium. Colour theory will be discussed as well as using tonality to boost the visual impact of your work. Don’t be afraid if you are new to oil painting as working with cold wax is fun and very rewarding once you have learnt the basics.



About Nicki: Born in London, Nicki Heenan moved to New-Zealand as a child. She studied Microbiology (MSc hons) at Auckland University, Art and Music. These areas of learning have formed an integral part of her work as an artist where the experimental methods of science are combined with an abstract visualisation of the landscape.
Nicki’s paintings are very much influenced by surface and substance. Colour is rendered in multi dimensional soft layers with glazing and wax infused with dry pigment. Nicki works in oil, cold wax, acrylic and watercolour. www.nickiheenan.com
All students will need to bring in the following materials:
We have plenty of options in the shop, with an extra 5% off for workshop attendees. We can advise you, so don’t worry if you’re not sure!
- Zest It Cold Wax Medium – Nicki Heenan Selection.
- Arches oil paper pad – A3.
- Oil paint – include white, yellow, Pthalo Blue, Raw Umber, Black, Magenta, Turquoise.
- Sepia and orange ink - try Sennelier Coloured Inks - Shellac Drawing Inks 30ml.
- 4” roller - such as Abig Lino Roller with Metal Handle.
- Squeegee – catalyst tool blade or flexible silicon bowl scraper.
- Mark making tool – such as an etching needle or bamboo skewer.
- Masking tape.
- Gloves.
- Fan brush - such as the Da Vinci Hog Fan Blender Brush.
- Tear off palette paper - such as Loxley Tear Off Palette Pad 16 x 12 Inches.
- Palette knives – rectangular and pointed - try this handy Painting Knives Starter Set.
- Paper towels and baby wipes.
- Grease proof paper.
- A bag for your rubbish.
- A packed lunch and plenty of water – there is no café at Griffin Mill!
The shop is open from 9am, so please do come before the workshop to purchase what you need.
Book Now'Portraiture: All You Need to Know' with Emma Leyfield of Valerian Studio
SATURDAY 17TH APRIL 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£75
Attic Studio. Suitable For All Abilities
This workshop is an intensive tutorial designed to teach you all you need to learn portraiture. From quick people sketching to traditional poses drawn from life, noses, hands and all. Be you a beginner in search of direction, or an old hand looking for a refresher, you will come away having learned something.
All tools and materials will be provided but if you have any materials you'd like to try out please feel free to bring them along.


To book your place, visit www.valerian.co.uk/workshops or email valerianillustration@gmail.com
Book Now'Experimental, Evocative Landscapes' in Mixed Media with Mel Cormack-Hicks
SATURDAY 29TH MAY 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£70
All abilities welcome
Debunking Composition! Mel will show you how to create dynamic compositions with her easy to follow hands on teaching methods. You will experiment with composition and leave with the skills that will allow you to make use of composition with impact.
Colour Theory Using colour really helps to evoke emotion in our artwork. All too often however it becomes an element of our artwork that we guess at. Melanie will show you how to use colour theory as a tool to create impact leaving you feeling confident about your colour palette.
What Will I Achieve? On this one day workshop you will create experimental landscape compositions. You will have the option to work on a larger piece in the afternoon. These will have visual impact because of your newly found knowledge of the vital ingredients, composition and colour.
Materials Mel’s suggestion is to bring a selection of materials, both dry and wet. Then you can try out mixed media techniques too. She does not insist that you have everything from the list below – just bring what you can. *This workshop is not suitable for oil paints.*





About Mel: A Fine Art painting degree from Cheltenham in the mid 90’s allowed Mel to find her artistic voice. Following this, she spent twenty years teaching secondary school pupils and just three years ago decided to become a full time professional artist. Her first solo show at Chapel Arts in Cheltenham launched her new career. She has exhibited at ‘The Other Art Fair’ a Saatchi affiliated show and is represented by Marine House at Beer. She is full of energy and enthusiasm for her new audience of students and is loving sharing her creative process. www.melaniecormack-hicks.co.uk
Recommended Equipment List
Please bring any materials you already have and would like to bring. This is a guideline for what to bring:
- Quick Drying Materials
- Bring materials that can dry quickly: acrylic ink, watercolour, watercolour pencils, gouache and acrylic paints. Anything we can mix with water to make it more fluid.
- Daler Rowney inks, suggested colours: Prussian blue, Payne’s Grey, Cadmium Red, White and Sap Green
- Watercolour pencils - You can buy single pencils such as Derwent Inktense Pencils.
- Acrylic paint such as Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paints.
- Resist Materials
- Candles, oil pastels and masking fluid if you would like to try it. Winsor & Newton masking fluid is my favourite.
- Dry Materials
- Pencils, chalk pastels and a glue stick.
- Tools
- Pipette (acrylic inks have these in the top), brushes, palette knife, straw to blow through! If you have one, bring a hairdryer to get the paint and ink moving!
- Sketchbook
- Bring anything you already have – any format. My preference is Pink Pig – a square, ringbound sketchbook available here. I’m happy for you to work in your sketchbook all day, but if you would like to work larger, there are some suggestions below.
- Surface Suggestions
- Thick card, hot press watercolour paper (the smooth type), wooden boards or mount board (these will need a layer of gesso on them – ask Mel), You could bring canvas, but I find that the materials don’t flow across the surface very easily. The size you bring is up to you, but if you do decide to bring something large, bring smaller sizes too!
- Five Print Outs of Landscapes That Have Meaning to You.
- They could be several images of the same location from different angles OR different images. The printouts should be A5 size minimum. You can bring photographs, but please note, you will be painting on top of them and possibly tearing them up.
- A Packed Lunch and Water – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Studio One at Pegasus Art.
All of the materials above are available.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
Book Now'Experimental, Evocative Landscapes' in Mixed Media with Mel Cormack-Hicks
SATURDAY 12TH JUNE 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome
Debunking Composition! Mel will show you how to create dynamic compositions with her easy to follow hands on teaching methods. You will experiment with composition and leave with the skills that will allow you to make use of composition with impact.
Colour Theory - Using colour really helps to evoke emotion in our artwork. All too often however it becomes an element of our artwork that we guess at. Melanie will show you how to use colour theory as a tool to create impact leaving you feeling confident about your colour palette.
What Will I Achieve? - On this one day workshop you will create experimental landscape compositions. You will have the option to work on a larger piece in the afternoon. These will have visual impact because of your newly found knowledge of the vital ingredients, composition and colour.
Materials - Mel's suggestion is to bring a selection of materials, both dry and wet. Then you can try out mixed media techniques too. She does not insist that you have everything from the list below – just bring what you can. *This workshop is not suitable for oil paints.*




About Mel: A Fine Art painting degree from Cheltenham in the mid 90’s allowed Mel to find her artistic voice. Following this, she spent twenty years teaching secondary school pupils and just three years ago decided to become a full time professional artist. Her first solo show at Chapel Arts in Cheltenham launched her new career. She has exhibited at ‘The Other Art Fair’ a Saatchi affiliated show and is represented by Marine House at Beer. She is full of energy and enthusiasm for her new audience of students and is loving sharing her creative process. www.melaniecormack-hicks.co.uk
Recommended Equipment List
Please bring any materials you already have and would like to bring. This is a guideline for what to bring:
- Quick Drying Materials
- Bring materials that can dry quickly: acrylic ink, watercolour, watercolour pencils, gouache and acrylic paints. Anything we can mix with water to make it more fluid.
- Daler Rowney inks, suggested colours: Prussian blue, Payne’s Grey, Cadmium Red, White and Sap Green
- Watercolour pencils - You can buy single pencils such as Derwent Inktense Pencils.
- Acrylic paint such as Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paints.
- Resist Materials
- Candles, oil pastels and masking fluid if you would like to try it. Winsor & Newton masking fluid is my favourite.
- Dry Materials
- Pencils, chalk pastels and a glue stick.
- Tools
- Pipette (acrylic inks have these in the top), brushes, palette knife, straw to blow through! If you have one, bring a hairdryer to get the paint and ink moving!
- Sketchbook
- Bring anything you already have – any format. My preference is Pink Pig – a square, ringbound sketchbook available here. I’m happy for you to work in your sketchbook all day, but if you would like to work larger, there are some suggestions below.
- Surface Suggestions
- Thick card, hot press watercolour paper (the smooth type), wooden boards or mount board (these will need a layer of gesso on them – ask Mel), You could bring canvas, but I find that the materials don’t flow across the surface very easily. The size you bring is up to you, but if you do decide to bring something large, bring smaller sizes too!
- Five Print Outs of Landscapes That Have Meaning to You.
- They could be several images of the same location from different angles OR different images. The printouts should be A5 size minimum. You can bring photographs, but please note, you will be painting on top of them and possibly tearing them up.
- A Packed Lunch and Water – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
All of the materials below are available.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
Book Now'Sunlit Seascapes' in Oils or Acrylics with David 'DJ' Johnson
SATURDAY 19TH JUNE 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
A beginners or refreshers course
‘DJ’ is a talented artist (shortlisted for Artist & Illustrator Artist of the Year 2016) and adventurer with a passion for the sea and mountains. This workshop will be taught through a series of demonstrations and one to one tuition, showing you a variety of techniques and methods for applying paint, including alternatives to brushes. You will study and play with colour, light and textures, allowing for individual creative expression.
The workshop involves exploring the reflections and highlights of sunlight in the sea, as well as the textures you find in the water and foam. David teaches a variety of techniques using a palette knife and a rigger brush to achieve a wide range of textures and patterns which emulate the sunlight reflections you find in seascapes. You will also use your fingers to create cloud effects, and normal brushes to lay down the foundations of the painting. These are techniques that DJ has been exploring and developing for a few years now.
DJ will supply photographs of the seascapes and will also bring along some of his own paintings to show you!






About DJ: DJ has developed his style through many years working in professional fine art studios – designing and producing artwork for commercial spaces, public areas and private estates around the world. He paints every day and teaches on a regular basis – he has so much energy and enthusiasm! He was shortlisted for Artists & Illustrators Artist of the Year 2016. His workshops are great for building confidence, tackling unusual subjects and picking up techniques and tips.
Recommended Equipment List
- Acrylic or oil paint – whatever you have already. Useful but not essential colours are - Titanium white, Yellow ochre, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Vermillion, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Dioxazine Purple and Raw Umber. We recommend starter sets such as Cranfield Spectrum Acrylic Paint Selection Set. If you prefer to use oils, that is fine too! DJ favours Winsor & Newton and Michael Harding paints. A starter set like the Michael Harding Oil Paint Introductory Set would be a great investment.
- Zest It if you are using oils.
- Brush cleaner and tissue / rags and a jam jar (with lid) for cleaning your brushes in.
- Canvas or canvas board 10” x 12” is a good size. Such as the Loxley Gold Stretched Canvas Traditional Standard or the Loxley Square Canvas Board.
- Brushes: Bring a selection of whatever you have including a filbert, a flat and a rigger. Such as Pro Arte Acrylix Set W8 Series 202 204 Brushes and the Pro Arte Series 201 Long Flat Brushes.
- Palette - such as the Cappelletto Walnut Palette 30 x 40cm Rectangle.
- Palette Knife if you’d like to have a go at using one. Try the RGM Progrip Palette Knives.
- A packed lunch – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
Our shop opens at 9am and we can offer you an extra 5% off art materials for your course. Please do arrive early to purchase any products you may need.
Tea, coffee & biscuits provided throughout the day.
Book Now'Botanical Painting - Sweet Peas' in Watercolour with Karen Green
SATURDAY 26TH JUNE 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome - Attic Studio
Working from a selection of Spring Flowers, you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using water-colour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of the flower.
With Karen’s experience as a Botanical Artist you will be guided, with one to one support and class demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, explore light and shadows and learn a little leaf botany, looking at the shape, sizes, structure and anatomy of various leaves, their vein arrangement (venation) and the important job that leaves play in the plant’s life.
During the session you will familiarize yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.




About Karen: Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly 10 years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First-class honours degree at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth, she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before resigning to focus more on her art career. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows.
She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.
www.karengreenart.com facebook/karengreenart insta/karengreenart
Recommended Equipment List
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
- Paper: Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, mould made, acid free £10.00 - Available here
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40 Available here
- There is plenty of choice in the shop which Karen can guide you to. Large sheets of hot-pressed watercolour paper can be bought in the shop which can be cut down to size.
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans or a basic set
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range such as Winsor & Newton Individual colours in 5ml tubes, Cotman 8ml tubes, Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box 12 pans, Winsor & Newton metal box 12 x 5ml.
- Suggested colours: Lemon yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap green, Hooker’s green, Yellow ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Gray.
- For the flower workshop: Permanent rose, Purple lake, Rose madder. These can be bought on the day depending on the flower you choose to paint.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paint brushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Such as Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Brushes or the Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Multiuse Synthetic Round Brush.
- Small paint palette or white ceramic plate such as the Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette 15cm
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber, Ruler, Kitchen roll, Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill. Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
- All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
'Travelling Sketchbook' an En Plein Air Watercolour Workshop & Book Signing with Barry Herniman
SATURDAY 3RD JULY 2021 or SATURDAY 31ST JULY 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80 per day
All abilities welcome - Studio One and on the Stroudwater Canal
Kindly sponsored by Schmincke Finest Artists' colours
We are thrilled to welcome Barry Herniman, a very accomplished painter and teacher, to lead this plein air watercolour workshop. A popular demonstrator at Patchings Art Festival, he is also an ambassador for Schmincke watercolour products, which we sell here at Pegasus Art.
Barry will share all his top tips and techniques for creating really dynamic paintings full of light and shadow. The day will start with a brief introduction in Studio One with some quick 'warm up ' exercises before heading out to the nearby Stroudwater Canal (5 – 7 minute easy walk). Barry is very experienced and has taught painting holidays abroad and spends a great deal of time painting outdoors. He will help you find a suitable spot, guide you in composition, colour mixing and how to tackle ‘all that green’. His beautiful book, ‘The Travelling Sketchbook’ is full of delightful paintings of canal scenes and more exotic locations, available to buy for £20 (retails at £35) on the day. If you’re a novice, amateur or more professional artist, wanting to work closely with an expert in this medium, this will be a fabulous day. The aim of the day is to ‘have a go’!






About Barry: 'I am a full time artist and have been painting landscapes and seascapes for many years both in the studio and en plein air with my trusty sketchbooks. My favourite medium is watercolour, its immediacy and transparency is hard to beat and I never tire of watching the colours mix and mingle on the paper. Landscapes are my first love but I am at home painting anything from portraits to steam locos. I travel extensively both home and abroad doing demonstrations and workshops to Art Clubs and Societies. I am also an author of Travelling Sketchbook and Successful and Creative Washes.'
All students will need to bring in the following:
The shop is open from 9am, so please do come before the workshop to purchase what you need. All workshop attendees receive an extra 5% off art materials from our extensive shop next to Studio One.
- Some small pieces of watercolour paper for the initial exercises.
- A piece of watercolour paper, preferably not less than 140lb and either NOT or Rough depending on your personal preference and not less than 1/4 sheet (15 x 11"). Please tape your sheet to a board. I use Saunders Waterford and Hahnemuhle 'Andalucia', for example - Saunders Waterford Sheet Paper 190gsm NOT 56 x 76cm.
- If you would like to invest in a block of watercolour paper, I recommend Hahnemuhle ‘Andalucia’.
- Bring a watercolour sketchbook for the day. I recommend Hahnemuhle A5 landscape or Seawhite Jumbo Square Hardback Art Sketchbook.
- 2B Pencil
- A palette with deep wells to carry sufficient colour mixes. There is a selection at Pegasus including Buddy Cup Palette.
- Schmincke Horadam watercolours. There will be samples for you to try on the day. Recommended colours: Pure yellow, Aureolin, Indian Yellow, Rose Madder, Madder Red Dark, Madder Brown, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine finest, Helio Turquoise and Manganese Violet. Available as 5ml tubes in 140 colours.
- Barry recommends that pigments are transparent or semi-transparent. If you're not sure bring all your colours along and he will go through them with you.
- Brushes – Barry uses Da Vinci Cosmotops Round – they are a synthetic/sable mix and hold bags of water and come to a great point. Recommended sizes - 12,8, 6 and 4 and a few riggers no's 4 and 2. These are just a guide.
- Whilst in the studio, we will work on tables. When outdoors, you are welcome to bring a lightweight camping chair or painting stool. Please also bring wet weather gear and comfortable shoes / boots. We can supply boards to paint on.
- Spray diffuser bottle to keep the paints moist.
- If you would like to bring or buy some Derwent Inktense watersoluble ink pencils, they are highly recommended for sketching.
- A packed lunch – there is no café at Griffin Mill
'Pen & Wash - Towns & Villages' with Max Hale
SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome - Attic Studio
This one-day workshop explores ink pen and watercolour washes that make really interesting and beautiful pieces of art. This quick technique is becoming increasingly popular for capturing busy street scenes. I will show you how, picking out key features without feeling overwhelmed. There is a knack to it!
During this day session you will learn the structure and methods of using ink and watercolour in harmony, how to balance the two complementary mediums to obtain the best results. Ink and wash is not new but you will benefit from Max's early experiences as an artist/illustrator to explore the vast possibilities that using the marriage these two different mediums affords.
The day will use a variety of images to build your skills and to give you a really good grounding in the methods of using pure line with beautiful colour washes. Students will work from either their own images, or those provided by the tutor.
Suitable for all levels of artist whether new to this style or practiced.






About Max: Max has been teaching at Pegasus Art for five years and has built up a popular following of students. He attended Harrow School of Art where he studied Fine Art and was tutored by Ken Howard OBE RA. He became an apprentice illustrator in a London studio but found his way back to fine art, his true passion. He has been teaching for over twenty five years, whilst exhibiting and painting throughout. He writes for The Artist magazine, among others, and is an Ambassador for Royal Talens. He has had paintings exhibited in most areas of the country and many in London. His passion to tutor and motivate others is obvious and works in all mediums.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch as there is no cafe at Pegasus.
Recommended Equipment List
- At least two or three landscape references to use for painting, photographs or sketches. Please do not bring paintings to copy whether your own or from a third party.
- At least one 0.3 or 0.5 metal/fibre or plastic tipped ink pen using permanent black ink ie. not water soluble. Such as Staedtler Lumocolor Permanent Pen Set.
- A set of watercolour paints in either tubes or pans. Minimum colours recommended are cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, sap green, cerulean blue, ultramarine, raw umber. Such as Cotman Watercolour Painting Plus Set.
- At least two watercolour brushes, one pointed round at least a size 4 or 6 and one flat size 3/4 inch. Such as Da Vinci Series 1526Y Kolinsky Red Sable Round Watercolour Brush.
- At least five sheets of A4 HP Hot Press smooth paper (NOT may do too, but rough is too textured). Such as Bockingford Paper Fat Pad A4 Hot Pressed 300gsm.
- A water pot and some tissue or kitchen roll.
- A sketch book any size and soft pencil 2B or 4B.
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
'Expressive Portrait Painting' in Oils or Acrylics with Mark Fennell RBSA
SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
Attic Studio. All Skill Levels Welcome
This is a great painting course for beginners or intermediate levels, if you are looking to try a portrait for the first time or improve your portrait painting skills.
Mark will demonstrate and guide you through his well structured approach to painting a portrait. Breaking it down into easy to follow steps that will cover everything from the colour palette and mixing flesh tones to working tonally, initially blocking in shape and form to construct the head through to the finer details to create a good likeness.
Over the the two days you will have the chance to work from a life model as well as working from good quality reference photographs. You can bring your own references to paint from but they will need to be very good quality A4 images.


About Mark: Mark Fennell is a professional portrait painter who works to commission from his home studio in the hill top village of Brill in Buckinghamshire. He works predominantly in oils, notable sitters include Antony Worrall Thompson, John Hood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham and singer - songwriter John Otway. His work has been selected for exhibition with The Royal Society of Portrait Painters and The Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall galleries London. As well as portraiture, Mark also enjoys the challenge of painting outdoors, working at speed to capture the fleeting effects of light over landscape. Mark was elected member of The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in 2007. He is also a member of Oxford Art Society and Buckinghamshire Art Society.
Mark runs workshops and demonstrations for art groups and societies across the UK and occasionally in Portugal and the costa Blanca in Spain. Awarded the Winsor and Newton painting prize for his self portrait 'The diagnosis' at The Royal Society of British Artists annual exhibition 2020. Selected for The Artist and Leisure Painter magazine competition at Patchings festival open art exhibition, 2014 and 2018. Awarded The Artists and Illustrators Artist of the Year West Design prize, Peoples Choice Award 2012 for his portrait of 2nd world war veteran Len Nixey and also shortlisted for A&I Artist of the Year in 2019. His self portrait was shortlisted out of nearly 10,000 entries for the Daily Mail ‘Not the Turner Prize’ and exhibited at The Mall Galleries, London in 2005. Featured on ITV’s ‘A Brush With Fame’ in 2005, portrait of Antony Worrall Thompson was chosen as his favourite.
What to Bring:
This is a recommended list. If you are not sure, you can purchase products in the shop on the day.
- Two pre-primed and grounded canvases or boards. (pre ground your canvas with a thin wash of acrylic or oil paint made up of burnt sienna lightened down to a light to mid tan with titanium white, must be dry on the day). Pegasus can prepare a 16” x 12” canvas for this course – please order yours upon booking. A stretched traditional canvas costs £9.34 and the preparation cost is an additional £2.50. Such as Loxley Gold Stretched Canvas Traditional Standard or the Loxley Clear Linen Stretched Canvas Transparent Pimer.
- A selection of long handle short flat hog paint brushes for oil painters or synthetic acrylic brushes for acrylic painters, in a range of sizes from 2 -12, also small round or filbert hog brushes size 1 and 2. Such as Da Vinci Series 5123 Maestro 2 Bright Short Flat Brushes Hog Bristle.
- Palette knives - sizes 20 and 22 or similar. Such as RGM Progrip Palette Knives.
- For oil painters - Zest-It oil paint dilutant or similar low odour thinners and linseed oil.
- For oil painters, a dipper/pot to hold the thinners. Such as Metal Twin Dipper with Lids.
- Good size flat mixing palette (no plates or paper palettes please). Such as Cappelletto Walnut Palette 30 x 40cm Rectangular.
- Preferably a stay wet palette and fine mist water sprayer for acrylic painters. Such as Daler Rowney Stay Wet Palette Small.
- Oil or acrylic colours as follows - titanium white, cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, cadmium red, alizarine crimson, burnt sienna or burnt umber, french ultramarine and ivory black and naples yellow are optional. We sell a range of oils at Pegasus Art, including starter sets.
- A good size jar for white spirit or low odour thinners for oil painters or water for acrylic painters to clean brushes.
- Rags or kitchen rolls to clean brushes.
- Please ensure you bring a carrier for taking home your wet painting if painting in oils.
- Please bring a packed lunch with you – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
All workshop attendees receive an extra 5% off art materials from our extensive shop next to Studio One. The shop is open from 9am, so please do come before the workshop to purchase what you need.
Book Now'Botanical Painting - Peas & Pears' in Watercolour with Karen Green
SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome - Attic Studio
Choosing from a variety of seasonal fruits from quinces, figs, peas and pears, you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using water-colour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of the fruit.
With Karen’s experience as a Botanical Artist you will be guided, with one to one support and class demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, explore light and shadows and learn a little botany by exploring cross-sections, looking at the seeds and internal structure of the fruit.
During the session you will familiarize yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.






About Karen: Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly 10 years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First-class honours degree at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth, she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before resigning to focus more on her art career. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows.
She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.
www.karengreenart.com facebook/karengreenart insta/karengreenart
Recommended Equipment List
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
- Paper: Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, mould made, acid free £10.00 - Available here
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40 Available here
- There is plenty of choice in the shop which Karen can guide you to. Large sheets of hot-pressed watercolour paper can be bought in the shop which can be cut down to size.
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans or a basic set
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range such as Winsor & Newton Individual colours in 5ml tubes, Cotman 8ml tubes, Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box 12 pans, Winsor & Newton metal box 12 x 5ml.
- Suggested colours: Lemon yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap green, Hooker’s green, Yellow ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Gray.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paintbrushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Such as Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Brushes or the Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Multiuse Synthetic Round Brush.
- Small paint palette or white ceramic plate such as the Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette 15cm
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber, Ruler, Kitchen roll, Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill. Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
- All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
'Zorn Palette Portraits' in Oils with Mark Fennell RBSA
SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£85
All skill levels welcome - Attic Studio
This day workshop will focus on the basics of portrait painting, working from a live model with a limited palette of three colours plus white famously used by Swedish painter Anders Zorn to create beautiful skin tones.
It is a painting style best practiced in a quick (3 to 4 hour) wet-into-wet fashion where every brushstroke counts.
The workshop aims to help artists develop their paint and brush handling toward achieving expressive, yet realistic portraits in a more immediate way.


About Mark: Mark Fennell is a professional portrait painter who works to commission from his home studio in the hilltop village of Brill in Buckinghamshire. He works predominantly in oils, notable sitters include Antony Worrall Thompson, John Hood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham and singer - songwriter John Otway. His work has been selected for exhibition with The Royal Society of Portrait Painters and The Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall galleries London.
Mark runs workshops and demonstrations for art groups and societies across the UK and occasionally in Portugal and the costa Blanca in Spain. Awarded the Winsor and Newton painting prize for his self portrait 'The diagnosis' at The Royal Society of British Artists annual exhibition 2020. Selected for The Artist and Leisure Painter magazine competition at Patchings festival open art exhibition, 2014 and 2018. Awarded The Artists and Illustrators Artist of the Year West Design prize, Peoples Choice Award 2012 for his portrait of 2nd world war veteran Len Nixey and also shortlisted for A&I Artist of the Year in 2019. His self portrait was shortlisted out of nearly 10,000 entries for the Daily Mail ‘Not the Turner Prize’ and exhibited at The Mall Galleries, London in 2005. Featured on ITV’s ‘A Brush With Fame’ in 2005, portrait of Antony Worrall Thompson was chosen as his favourite.
What to bring:
(this is a recommended list. If you are not sure, you can purchase products in the shop on the day.)
- Two pre-primed and grounded canvases or boards. (pre ground your canvas with a thin wash of acrylic or oil paint made up of burnt sienna lightened down to a light to mid tan with titanium white, must be dry on the day) Pegasus can prepare a 16” x 12” canvas for this course – please order yours upon booking. A stretched traditional canvas costs £9.34 and the preparation cost is an additional £2.50. Such as Loxley Gold Stretched Canvas Traditional Standard or the Loxley Clear Linen Stretched Canvas Transparent Pimer.
- A selection of long handle short flat hog paint brushes for oil painters or synthetic acrylic brushes for acrylic painters, in a range of sizes from 2 -12, also small round or filbert hog brushes size 1 and 2. Such as Da Vinci Series 5123 Maestro 2 Bright Short Flat Brushes Hog Bristle.
- Palette knives - sizes 20 and 22 or similar. Such as RGM Progrip Palette Knives.
- For oil painters - Zest-It oil paint dilutant or similar low odour thinners and linseed oil.
- For oil painters, a dipper/pot to hold the thinners. Such as Metal Twin Dipper with Lids.
- Good size flat mixing palette (no plates or paper palettes please). Such as Cappelletto Walnut Palette 30 x 40cm Rectangular.
- Preferably a stay wet palette and fine mist water sprayer for acrylic painters. Such as Daler Rowney Stay Wet Palette Small.
- Oil or acrylic colours as follows - titanium white, yellow ochre, cadmium red light and ivory black. We sell a wide range of
- A good size jar for white spirit or low odour thinners for oil painters or water for acrylic painters to clean brushes. (solvents must be taken home with you and cannot be disposed of at Pegasus Art)
- Rags or kitchen rolls to clean brushes.
- Please ensure you bring a carrier for taking home your wet painting if painting in oils.
- Please bring a packed lunch with you – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
All workshop attendees receive an extra 5% off art materials from our extensive shop next to Studio One. The shop is open from 9am, so please do come before the workshop to purchase what you need.
Book Now'Paint Plein Air' with Georgina Potter
SATURDAY 9TH & SUNDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£150
Stroudwater Canal and Attic Studio
Some basic oil painting experience required
Kindly sponsored by Cranfield Colours
Learn how to paint outdoors ‘plein air’ with guidance from visiting tutor Georgina Potter.
We are delighted that Georgina Potter will be teaching our students how to successfully depict the local canal landscape using oils. This workshop is best suited for those who have some experience of using oil paints and both amateur and professional painters are very welcome.
Our base for this workshop will be the large Attic Studios at Pegasus Art. Georgie will start the day with an introduction and overview of painting plein air before heading out to the nearby Stroudwater Canal – a short walk away (5 – 8 mins).
Georgie is an ambassador for Cranfield Artist oils and will be using them during this workshop, but you can bring or purchase whichever oil paints you favour. This workshop will teach you the basics for plein air painting, working at speed with a loose style.




You will learn about the following skills on this workshop:
- How to set up and lay out your palette
- Comparing warm and cold colours in a landscape
- Working out composition
- Choosing a colour scheme and palette
- Working in a loose manner from thin to thick paint with big brushes
- Assessing your own work
- Final touches
About Georgina: After winning the Diana Brooks Award, Georgie was encouraged to focus painting full time. In 2011 she moved to Wiltshire and was inspired by the changing palette of the countryside. "I work fast and instinctively in oils, mostly from life or as a reaction to the landscape around me onto small canvas boards and then I often work these up into bigger paintings in my studios. I try to make every brush stroke matter so that I can be economical with detail, and I frequently rub areas out and start again." www.georginapotter.com
Recommended materials list:
- Oil Paints: Georgie recommends Cranfield oil paints in either student or professional artist quality. This is her ‘go-to’ basic oil painting palette:
- Titanium White – bring two small tubes or a larger one, you will use a lot!
- Cadmium Yellow genuine, Cadmium lemon yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Kings Blue deep, Pthalo Turquoise, Raw Sienna, Lamp Black.
- Additional colours; Indian Yellow, Unbleached Titanium, Cadmium Orange.
- Brushes: Bring a selection of brushes, in particular brushes over 1" wide and up to 2" wide. We have a large selection in the shop.
- Painting Medium: Georgie uses a 50/50 mix of linseed oil and Cranfield Non-Aromatic thinner.
- Brush Cleaner: Turps, white spirit or Zest It.
- Selection of Canvas Boards or primed MDF boards 30cm x 40cm: We can recommend a pre-stretched Loxley canvas costing £9.34 – we have plenty of stock at Pegasus Art. Georgie suggests keeping the cost of your canvas to a minimum so that you don’t mind making mistakes.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to Studio One at Pegasus Art.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch with you, there is no café at Pegasus Art.
Book Now'Botanical Painting - Autumn Leaves' in Watercolour with Karen Green
SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome - Attic Studio
On this Autumn Leaves workshop you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using water-colour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of the leaf.
With Karen’s experience as a Botanical Artist you will be guided, with one to one support and class demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, explore light and shadows and learn a little botany by looking at the leaf structure, variegations and different shapes.
During the session you will familiarize yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.




About Karen: Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly 10 years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First-class honours degree at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth, she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before resigning to focus more on her art career. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows.
She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.
www.karengreenart.com facebook/karengreenart insta/karengreenart
Recommended Equipment List
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
- Paper: Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, mould made, acid free £10.00 - Available here
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40 Available here
- There is plenty of choice in the shop which Karen can guide you to. Large sheets of hot-pressed watercolour paper can be bought in the shop which can be cut down to size.
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans or a basic set
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range such as Winsor & Newton Individual colours in 5ml tubes, Cotman 8ml tubes, Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box 12 pans, Winsor & Newton metal box 12 x 5ml.
- Suggested colours: Lemon yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap green, Hooker’s green, Yellow ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Gray.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paintbrushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Such as Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Brushes or the Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Multiuse Synthetic Round Brush.
- Small paint palette or white ceramic plate such as the Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette 15cm
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber, Ruler, Kitchen roll, Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill. Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
- All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
'Winter Scenes in Gouache' with Max Hale
SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
Attic Studio. All abilities welcome.
Gouache is a medium that almost faded out of use in the last twenty years but is back with a vengeance. A watercolour with overpaintable qualities. You will love how this paint behaves in normal use. It has other super benefits you will discover on the day.
In this one day workshop, you will get to know gouache's particular characteristics and try out how it performs painting some topical winter scenes. Winter is a time of cool colours and the opportunity to play with all sorts of light from gentle warmth to a more austere feeling of cold and snow. Whatever you like to paint, this day will enable a real insight into the handling of this interesting revival of an almost lost medium.
Pegasus Art carry gouache selections so you may buy on the day and receive a 5% discount. Alternatively you may buy a palette of paint from Max Hale at £5 for the day.



About Max: Max has been teaching at Pegasus Art for four years and has built up a popular following of students. He attended Harrow School of Art where he studied Fine Art and was tutored by Ken Howard OBE RA. He became an apprentice illustrator in a London studio but found his way back to fine art, his true passion. He has been teaching for over twenty five years, whilst exhibiting and painting throughout. He writes for The Artist magazine, among others, and is an Ambassador for Royal Talens. He has had paintings exhibited in most areas of the country and many in London his passion to tutor and motivate others is obvious and works in all mediums.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
Recommended Equipment List:
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
- A welled palette - such as the Jakar daisy shape porcelain palette.
- Watercolour brushes at least one pointed round size 12, 14 or 16 work well. A flat brush also can be useful, perhaps a half or three quarter inch. discover our collection of brushes here.
- Tissue or kitchen roll for mopping out
- B or 2B pencil - see our full range of drawing pencils here.
- A Sketchbook - browse our selection of sketchbooks here.
- Watercolour paper of your choice A4/ 21 x 30cm is a good size - find watercolour sheet paper here.
- Please bring your references - these should be photographs or sketches. Please DO NOT bring references of paintings by other artists.
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill. Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day.
'Botanical Painting - Holly, Ivy, & Mistletoe' in Watercolour with Karen Green
SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome - Attic Studio
Working from a chosen Winter flower – Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe - you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using water-colour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of the plant.
With Karen’s experience as a Botanical Artist you will be guided, with one to one support and class demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, exploring light and shadows.
During the session you will familiarize yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.


About Karen: Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly 10 years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First-class honours degree at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth, she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before resigning to focus more on her art career. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows.
She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.
www.karengreenart.com facebook/karengreenart insta/karengreenart
Recommended Equipment List
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
- Paper: Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, mould made, acid free £10.00 - Available here
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40 Available here
- There is plenty of choice in the shop which Karen can guide you to. Large sheets of hot-pressed watercolour paper can be bought in the shop which can be cut down to size.
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans or a basic set
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range such as Winsor & Newton Individual colours in 5ml tubes, Cotman 8ml tubes, Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box 12 pans, Winsor & Newton metal box 12 x 5ml.
- Suggested colours: Lemon yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap green, Hooker’s green, Yellow ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Gray.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paintbrushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Such as Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Brushes or the Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Multiuse Synthetic Round Brush.
- Small paint palette or white ceramic plate such as the Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette 15cm
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber, Ruler, Kitchen roll, Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill. Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
- All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
'Palette Knife Portraits in Oil' with Mark Fennell RBSA
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
Intermediates
Attic Studio
Learn how to paint bold expressive portraits with painting knives. Benefit from excellent tutoring and explore knife painting techniques, laying the paint on thick to create a rich painting full of texture and energy. The day will start with a short demonstration followed by lots of one to one tuition to help you paint a powerful and convincing impasto portrait. You will be working from photographs ~ bring along a high quality image, alternatively photographic references will be supplied by the tutor aswell.







About Mark: Mark Fennell is a professional portrait painter who works to commission from his home studio in the hill top village of Brill in Buckinghamshire. He works predominantly in oils, notable sitters include Antony Worrall Thompson, John Hood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham and singer - songwriter John Otway. His work has been selected for exhibition with The Royal Society of Portrait Painters and The Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall galleries London.
As well as portraiture, Mark also enjoys the challenge of painting outdoors, working at speed to capture the fleeting effects of light over landscape. Mark was elected member of The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in 2007. He is also a member of Oxford Art Society and Buckinghamshire Art Society. Mark runs workshops and demonstrations for art groups and societies across the UK and occasionally in Portugal and the costa Blanca in Spain.
Awarded The Winsor and Newton painting prize for his self portrait 'The diagnosis' at The Royal Society of British Artists annual exhibition 2020. Selected for The Artist and Leisure Painter magazine competition at Patchings festival open art exhibition, 2014 and 2018. Awarded The Artists and Illustrators Artist of the Year West Design prize, Peoples Choice Award 2012 for his portrait of 2nd world war veteran Len Nixey and also shortlisted for A&I Artist of the Year in 2019.
His self portrait was shortlisted out of nearly 10,000 entries for the Daily Mail ‘Not the Turner Prize’ and exhibited at The Mall Galleries, London in 2005. Featured on ITV’s ‘A Brush With Fame’ in 2005, portrait of Antony Worrall Thompson was chosen as his favourite. www.markfennell.co.uk
What to Bring:
- A pre primed and grounded canvas or board, minimum size approx. 16” x 14” - Such as the Loxley Gold Stretched Traditional Standard Canvas. *Please prepare your canvas with a thin wash of burnt sienna lightened with titanium white* If you don’t want to ground your canvas, you can buy a linen one such as Loxley Clear Linen Stretched Canvas. If you would like Pegasus to prepare you a canvas for this course please order yours upon booking. A stretched traditional canvas costs £9.34 and the preparation cost is an additional £2.50.
- A good photographic reference of a subject of your choice or suitable portrait images will be provided.
- Palette knifes - sizes 20, 22 and 30 or similar. Quality knives please, no plastic knives. Such as Palette Knives Set of 5 Assorted Stainless Steel.
- Zest It or similar odourless paint thinners. Also bring a dipper pot to hold the thinners.
- Good size flat mixing palette (no plates or paper palettes please). Try the Cappelletto Walnut Palette 30x40cam Rectangular.
- Oil paints: recommended colours: titanium white, naples yellow, lemon yellow, cadmium red, alizarine crimson, burnt sienna, ivory black, french ultramarine. We sell a range of oils and acrylics at Pegasus Art, including starter sets.
Other Notes:
- Please ensure you bring a suitable carrier for taking home your wet painting. Mark recommends buying some carrier clips that attach at each corner of the canvas to keep wet paintings apart.
- Sticks of charcoal (optional).
- Please bring a packed lunch with you – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
All workshop attendees receive an extra 5% off art materials from our extensive shop next to Studio One. The shop is open from 9am, so please do come before the workshop to purchase what you need.
Book Now'Serene Seascapes' in Mixed Media with Mel Cormack-Hicks
SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£70
All abilities welcome
What will I learn? How to explore and experiment with freedom. How to create movement using layers. Mel will show you how to create serene seascapes with her experimental multimedia techniques. Her methods are very hands on, so be prepared to get messy. You will experiment with materials and leave with new exciting skills that will allow you to create powerful seascapes that contain the magic ingredient….movement.
What will I achieve? Learn how to create layers of light and colour that will give your painting movement and depth. You’ll return home with many mixed media experiments, sketches and paintings.


About Mel: A Fine Art painting degree from Cheltenham in the mid 90’s allowed Mel to find her artistic voice. Following this, she spent twenty years teaching secondary school pupils and just three years ago decided to become a full time professional artist. Her first solo show at Chapel Arts in Cheltenham launched her new career. She has exhibited at ‘The Other Art Fair’ a Saatchi affiliated show and is represented by Marine House at Beer. She is full of energy and enthusiasm for her new audience of students and is loving sharing her creative process.
www.melaniecormack-hicks.co.uk
Materials: Mel’s suggestion is to bring a selection of materials, both dry and wet. Then you can try out mixed media techniques too. She does not insist that you have everything from the list below – just bring what you can. This workshop is not suitable for oil paints.
All attendees receive and extra 5% off in our shop. All of the materials below are available in our extensive art shop – please ask us if you need any advice.
Recommended Equipment List:
- Quick Drying Materials - Bring materials that can dry quickly: acrylic ink, watercolour, watercolour pencils, gouache and acrylic paints. Anything we can mix with water to make it more fluid.
- Daler Rowney inks, suggested colours: Prussian blue, Payne’s Grey, Cadmium Red, White and Sap Green.
- Watercolour pencils, such as Derwent inktense pencils.
- Acrylic paints, such as Amsterdam standard acrylic paints 120ml tubes.
- Resist Materials - Candles, oil pastels and masking fluid if you would like to try it. Winsor & Newton masking fluid is my favourite.
- Dry Materials - Pencils, chalk pastels and a glue stick.
- Tools - Pipette (acrylic inks have these in the top), brushes, palette knife, straw to blow through! If you have one, bring a hairdryer to get the paint and ink moving!
- SKetchbook - Bring anything you already have – any format. My preference is Pink Pig – a square, ringbound sketchbook available at Pegasus Art. I’m happy for you to work in your sketchbook all day, but if you would like to work larger, there are some suggestions below.
- Surface Suggestions - Thick card, hot press watercolour paper (the smooth type), wooden boards or mount board (these will need a layer of gesso on them – ask Mel), You could bring canvas, but I find that the materials don’t flow across the surface very easily. The size you bring is up to you, but if you do decide to bring something large, bring smaller sizes too!
- Bring five print outs of seascapes that have meaning to you - They could be several images of the same location from different angles OR different images. The printouts should be A5 size minimum. You can bring photographs, but please note, you might be painting on top of them and possibly tearing them up.
- Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill - Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
'Dramatic Sunset Skyscapes' in Oil with David 'DJ Johnson
SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2021
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
All abilities welcome including beginners
Artist David ‘DJ’ Johnson is well known for his stunning plein air paintings – he is an adventurer who likes to climb mountains and paint extraordinary landscapes. He is fascinated with skies, horizons, light and shadow. Join him on this day workshop to explore all these powerful elements of landscape, and particularly skyscape, painting.
He will teach you how to create a sunset sky using oils with brushes and palette knives. DJ will guide you step by step, working from an image he has selected – return home with a finished (or almost finished) painting.
You will explore colour, play with the light and discover new techniques. If you’ve never used a palette knife before, don’t worry, this is the ideal way to have a go. DJ says, “It’s very easy and very effective if you follow the steps!”






About DJ: DJ has developed his style through many years working in professional fine art studios – designing and producing artwork for commercial spaces, public areas and private estates around the world. He paints every day and teaches on a regular basis – he has so much energy and enthusiasm! He was shortlisted for Artists & Illustrators Artist of the Year 2016. His workshops are great for building confidence, tackling unusual subjects and picking up techniques and tips.
Recommended Equipment List
- Whatever oil paints you already have. DJ favours Winsor & Newton and Michael Harding paints. You can buy starter sets like Michael Harding Oil Paints Introductory Set. Recommended oil colours are: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Vermillion, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Dioxazine Purple and Raw Umber. Also available in Winsor Newton Water Mixable Oil Colours in 37ml tubes.
- A range of brushes – hog hair brushes, preferably flats sizes 2, 5, 3 or 6. Such as C Roberson Fine Hog Bristle Brushes S42B flat.
- Container/ jar with a lid for cleaning brushes and taking away your Zest It.
- Zest It.
- Palette - such as the Cappelletto Walnut Palette 25 x 35cm Oval.
- A packed lunch – there is no café at Griffin Mill
Don’t worry if you’re not sure about the above materials list – DJ can help you choose from the art shop on the day.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to Studio One at Pegasus Art.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
Enquire Now'Botanical Painting - Spring Flowers in Watercolour' with Karen Green
SATURDAY 12TH MARCH 2022
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
Attic Studio. All Abilities Welcome
Working from a selection of Spring Flowers, you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using water-colour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of the flower.
With Karen’s experience as a Botanical Artist you will be guided, with one to one support and class demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, explore light and shadows and learn a little leaf botany, looking at the shape, sizes, structure and anatomy of various leaves, their vein arrangement (venation) and the important job that leaves play in the plant’s life.
During the session you will familiarize yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.





About Karen:Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly 10 years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First Class honours degree at The Arts Institute of Bournemouth,she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before resigning to focus more on her art career. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows.
She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
Recommended Equipment List:
- Paper:
- Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook options:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney Rough, mould made, acid free £10.00
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40
- There is plenty of choice in the shop which Karen can guide you to. Large sheets of hot-pressed watercolour paper can be bought in the shop which can be cut down to size.
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans or a basic set
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range. Try Winsor & Newton Watercolour Individual 5ml Tubes, Cotman Watercolour 8ml Tubes, Cotman Watercolour Pocket ox 12 Half Pans or Winsor & Newton Watercolour Metal Box Set 12 x 5ml
- Suggested colours: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Hooker’s Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Grey.
- For the orchid workshop: Permanent Rose, Purple Lake, Rose Madder. These can be bought on the day depending on the flower you choose to paint.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paint brushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Try Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Watercolour Brush or Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Synthetic Brush Round.
- Small paint palette - such as Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber
- Ruler
- Kitchen roll
- Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
Book Now'Botanical Painting - Blossom in Watercolour' with Karen Green
SATURDAY 7TH MAY 2022
10.00am - 4.00pm
£80
Attic Studio. All Abilities Welcome
Working from a selection of Spring Flowers, you will learn how to compose, draw from observation and paint in detail, using water-colour, to create a finished botanical painting reflecting an understanding of the subject whilst capturing the beauty of the flower.
With Karen's experience as a Botanical Artist you will be guided, with one to one support and class demonstrations, to mix colours carefully to match what you see, explore light and shadows and learn a little leaf botany, looking at the shape, sizes, structure and anatomy of various leaves, their vein arrangement (venation) and the important job that leaves play in the plant’s life.
During the session you will familiarize yourself with the materials and tools needed for botanical art and the techniques used, slowly building up layers of paint to create luminosity and depth.




About Karen:Karen has been working as a professional artist for nearly 10 years and has taught botanical art workshops locally since 2016. Receiving a First Class honours degree at The Arts Institute of Bournemouth,she went on to work as a primary school teacher for several years before resigning to focus more on her art career. She now exhibits her work regularly in shared and solo shows.
She refers to herself as a botanical artist rather than illustrator as, although she paints with intricate detail, retaining the technical accuracy of the plant, her paintings place more emphasis on the aesthetics and artistry.
All attendees receive 5% off in our shop adjacent to the Attic Studio at Pegasus Art.
The shop will be open from 9am, so you will have time to purchase materials before the workshop. Our staff can offer you any advice you need.
Recommended Equipment List:
- Paper:
- Hot pressed watercolour paper – roughly A4 or A3 size, 300gsm – one sheet for your painting and a bookmark size piece for testing colours.
- Sketchbook options:
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney Rough, mould made, acid free £10.00
- RK Burt Botanical Fat Pad Ultra Smooth specialist pad £18.50
- Pegasus Art A4 landscape NOT 300gsm pad £7.08
- The Langton A4 Daler Rowney, Hot pressed smooth £11.40
- There is plenty of choice in the shop which Karen can guide you to. Large sheets of hot-pressed watercolour paper can be bought in the shop which can be cut down to size.
- Watercolour Paints:
- 5ml tubes or pans or a basic set
- Karen recommends Winsor & Newton, professional range or student quality Cotman range. Try Winsor & Newton Watercolour Individual 5ml Tubes, Cotman Watercolour 8ml Tubes, Cotman Watercolour Pocket ox 12 Half Pans or Winsor & Newton Watercolour Metal Box Set 12 x 5ml
- Suggested colours: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Hooker’s Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue, Paynes Grey.
- For the orchid workshop: Permanent Rose, Purple Lake, Rose Madder. These can be bought on the day depending on the flower you choose to paint.
- Brushes:
- Watercolour sable or synthetic paint brushes with fine points – suggested sizes 2, 4 and 6. Try Da Vinci Series 11 Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Round Watercolour Brush or Da Vinci Series 5570 Cosmotop Nova Synthetic Brush Round.
- Small paint palette - such as Jakar Daisy Shape Porcelain Palette
- Pencils HB, 2B – sharp!
- Pencil sharpener
- Putty rubber
- Ruler
- Kitchen roll
- Water pot
- A packed lunch and water – there is no café at Griffin Mill.
Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the day.
Book NowART TALKS
'The Golden A-Z of Acrylics' - Golden Acrylics Demo & Talk with Soraya French, President of the Society of Women Artists
SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2021
2.00pm - 4.30pm
FREE EVENT
10% off Golden products at the talk.
Everyone is welcome to our art talk and acrylics demonstration led by Soraya French, President of the Society of Women Artists and UK Golden certified working artist and experienced demonstrator.




She is here to introduce Golden products, what they can do and possibilities you might not have considered! A short history of the company is followed by a demonstration of Golden Fluid, Heavy Body, Open and High Flow, grounds, pastes, mediums and gels including how to change texture, colour intensity and sculptural effects.
Email to enquire or by calling 01453 886 560.
Enquire Now'The Secret Lives of Colour - Five Colourful Histories' Illustrated Talk and book signing with Kassia St Clair
THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2021
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Tickets £20
Illustrated Talk & Book Signing - Attic Studios
We are delighted that Kassia St Clair, author of top-ten bestseller The Secret Lives of Colour is coming to Pegasus Art to give an illustrated talk. You may have heard snippets on Radio 4 when it was Book of the Week, you may have seen it’s colourful book cover in Waterstones – and now is your chance to delight in the hidden history of seventy five pigments, revealing fascinating historical and cultural facts that will bowl you over.






What started as a column for Elle Decoration has become a bestselling book, alongside The Golden Thread telling the fascinating history of fabric. Every page is packed with irresistible facts and anecdotes from Turner’s deadly green, Van Gogh and ‘falling hard’ for chrome yellow, ultramarine that was more valuable than gold to our very own Stroud Scarlet, ‘Oliver Cromwell specified that officer’s coats should be dyed scarlet in Gloucestershire using a newly discovered recipe.’
Kassia will focus on the cultural history of five colours. From the controversy surrounding the world’s blackest black to the origins of a blue that inspired Yves Klein. Explore the deadly power of white, the political underpinnings of a special shade of orange and, last but not least, decided whether it’s time we all began to think pink.
About Kassia: Kassia is a freelance journalist and author. She graduated with a first-class honours degree in history and went on to complete a master’s degree at Oxford. She has written for The Economist, House & Garden, Quartz and the New Statesman. She has had column in Elle Decoration since 2013 and was assistant books and arts editor for The Economist.
She has given talks at Dallas Museum of Art, Tate Liverpool, the V&A and the National Portrait Gallery, as well as events at Hay and Bath Festivals, Soho House and Christie’s.
“Even Farrow & Ball don’t know as much about colour as Kassia St Clair,” TLS
“Extraordinarily full and interesting. The real joy of the book lies in the main chapters, where almost every page throws up an unexpected detail and insight. An ideal crib and valuable resource for the design-conscioius and students alike.” Times Literary Supplement
“Charming” The Financial Times
Book Now'The Joy of Flowers' - Illustrated Art Talk & Colour Mixing Demo with Sarah Gillard
SATURDAY 23RD APRIL 2022
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Tickets £8
Attic Studios
Sponsored by St Cuthberts Mill
We are delighted to welcome contemporary floral artist, Sarah Gillard to give a talk and colour mixing demonstration using gouache on her favourite Saunders Waterford paper. Paper makers since 1700’s, St. Cuthberts Mill have kindly sponsored this Art Talk.







Sarah worked as a colourist for Liberty Design Studio and will share her experience of modernising the 19th century designs from the archives held in the head office, London W1. Connected to Liberty’s flagship building by a wooden bridge, the unique in-house studio is occupied by 18 highly skilled creatives who re-work and hand-draw artwork, creating over 250 fabric designs every year.
Enjoy a colourful slideshow exploring classic Liberty designs and the ‘Colour Bible’ that she used to produce multiple colourways. She will talk about the materials and techniques she learnt and still uses in her work today, particularly colour combinations and bold palettes. There will be a chance to buy some of her delightful giclee prints (prices start at £75) and greetings cards on the day.
As a fashion textiles graduate Sarah’s first commission was a rug for The Conran Shop, quickly followed by a four year stint in the Liberty Design Studio. Since then her flower paintings have been exhibited at many galleries both private and public including the RWA, Bath Society of Artists and the Thelma Hubert Gallery. From 2000 Sarah spent five years living in the Netherlands surrounded by tulips, an irresistible landscape for a plein air painter which deepened her love for colour.
In 2016 Sarah was delighted to win first prize for ‘Flowers & Blue Jug’ at the Strand Gallery in London; an event sponsored by the Greenfingers Charity.
Her love of painting en plein air with bold and clashing colour palettes has proved a successful formula and she now works to commission, sells limited edition giclee prints and greetings cards in her online shop: www.sarahgillard.com/prints-to-buy
Buy tickets online at Pegasus Art or contact us.
Book NowREGULAR ART CLASSES - FULL DETAILS - *Suspended from 31st December 2020*
MONDAY
'Watercolour Painting' with Richard Callingham
MONDAYS 9.30am - 12pm
4 week course costs £72
Starts Monday 4th January 2021 - Join anytime if there is space - Suitable for all abilities
Learn how to paint with watercolours: simple techniques to gain confidence in colour mixing, palette & papers, Inspirational and fun. Welcome to joing mid term.
Richard Callingham is an experienced watercolourist, having taught at home and abroad for the past twenty years. "Watercolours are my passion. No other medium can give such a fresh and spontaneous effect."
The classes are designed to appeal to the beginner and uses a very simplified approach. More experienced watercolourists may also benefit from picking up a few tips! For your first lesson Richard will supply all the necessary equipment - he can advise you on what to purchase for future practice, and it needn't be expensive!



To sign up or for more enquiries, contact Richard: richard@rtcwatercolours.co.uk .
Book Now'Ways of Seeing' Drawing & Mixed Media with Sue Rae
MONDAYS 1.15pm - 4.15pm
12 week course costs £180
Starts Monday 4th January 2021 - Email for more details suejrae@icloud.com
*Suitable for students with some experience* - Feel free to contact Sue to discuss the course
Sue returns to teach her drawing and mixed media class at Pegasus Art. She has been teaching Fine Art at Stroud College for many years and more recently to degree students. A course designed for students who already have some experience but wish to develop skills and explore individual ways of working. There will be an emphasis on drawing during the first few weeks, followed by an exploration of a variety of materials and subject matter. Projects will be set each week but students can also initiate their own project and choice of materials - with guidance from the tutor. You will be encouraged to keep sketchbooks.
About Sue: Sue is a practising artist who paints, uses mixed media and draws regularly. She has exhibited in solo shows in London and the South West. Her paintings are about a sense of place and she uses a variety of mediums to explore subtlety, contrast of mark, translucency and density of colour. Work also includes textural materials such as plaster, sand and collage to express the geology of a location.
Her teaching style is guiding and nourishing – with a focus on encouraging her students to explore their individual style and potential.



Book by contacting suejrae@icloud.com or 01285 821 617.
Book NowTUESDAY
Landscapes and Towns with Max Hale
TUESDAYS 10.00am - 12.30pm
£99 for four weeks
Starting Tuesday 19th January 2021 until 9th February
Attic Studio
Join Max Hale for morning classes where he will be teaching a range of different techniques each term. You will learn a huge amount with this very experienced teacher.
"A huge thank you to Max - he helps bring out what you love to do, rather than tell you how to do it - he encourages and gently suggests what you might try."



To book and for more information please call 07792 015059 or visit www.maxhaleart.co.uk
Book now'Painters Mastery Course' with Max Hale
TUESDAYS 1.15pm - 4.15pm
Starting Tuesday 19th January 2021 - 25 weeks, three terms
One term £225 - Two terms £495 - Book all three for £695
19th Jan - 30th March | 13th April - 25th May | 15th June - 20th July
Attic Studios
Receive a certificate on completion of the year!
On Tuesday afternoons Max runs a 'Painters Mastery Course 2019' aimed as a year of learning in three terms, taking you on a complete learning journey. This is a three-term course of 25 sessions. It will offer the artist a much improved learning experience as it incorporates valuable practice time and opportunities to study a favourite genre as the course progresses. During the classes the artist will be introduced to pertinent skills helpful in certain genres and technique relevant to a particular subject. Being able to use these skills throughout will give the artist greater understanding and confidence as they progress, consolidating as they paint, continuing throughout.
Painters Mastery Course 2020 is sold as three terms and artist who fulfill it will be certified by the tutor on completion.
The course is aimed at artists who are not total beginners but have had some experience in painting in oils or acrylics. So if you want to move forward with your painting, develop understanding in all the skills, technique, vision and expertise trying many genres this will tick all the boxes.




To book and for more information and a course synopsis, please call 07792 015059 or visit www.maxhaleart.co.uk
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Personal Tuition 1 - 2 - 1 Art Classes with Max Hale
Bookable as:
- Half Day Sessions (3 hours) = £70
- Full Day Sessions (10am - 4pm) = £120
- 2 Day Sessions = £225
- 3 Day Sessions = £295
Work alongside Max in his studio at Pegasus Art and benefit from focused 1-2-1 tuition and guidance in all areas of painting and drawing. Ask as many questions as you like, build up your skills and confidence or tackle issues that have been frustrating you for years! This is a way for artists to learn in an active manner. There won't be any assessment of work.
About Max: Max has been teaching at Pegasus Art for many years and has built up a popular following of students. He attended Harrow School of Art where he studied Fine Art and was tutored by Ken Howard OBE RA. He became an apprentice illustrator in a London studio but found his way back to fine art, his true passion. He has been teaching for over twenty five years, whilst exhibiting and painting throughout. He writes for The Artist magazine, among others, and is an Ambassador for Royal Talens. He has had paintings exhibited in most areas of the country and many in London. His passion to tutor and motivate others is obvious and he works in all mediums which enables him to give a rounded learning experience.
His studio at Pegasus Art is one of eight private studios along the corridor on the second floor. He has the great advantage of having a constant supply of the finest art materials from the extensive art shop next door! If you are keen to learn about materials as part of your complete education as an artist, Max can teach you everything you need to know!

To book and for more information please call 07792 015 059 or visit www.maxhaleart.co.uk
Book nowWEDNESDAY
ZOOM 'Still Life Observation' Online Class with Paul Fowler
WEDNESDAYS 9.30am - 10:30am
ZOOM begins at 9:30am
6 week course - cost £60
Teaching Wednesday 16th December 2020 - Starting again Wednesday 6th January 2021
Two 6 week online drawing courses for still life observation with artist Paul Fowler. Giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, or develop existing ones, via the power of ZOOM and online tutorials. Explore narrative, imagination, experimentation use a variety of drawing styles, different compositional options, and sharing ideas with others in the class.


How Does it Work? It starts with a presentation exploring different topics and concepts, such as art history and contemporary practices (the PowerPoint will be emailed to you as well). Ideas are discussed with the group and the weekly task can be completed at your leisure.
Finished artworks are shared at the start of the weekly presentation. A Whatsapp group is also available for the class to discuss ideas and weekly Instagram posts on the groups work.
More information available on his website www.paulfowlerartcourses.co.uk
Book NowZOOM 'Life Drawing' Online Class with Paul Fowler
WEDNESDAYS 11:00am - 11:45am
ZOOM begins at 11:00am
6 week course - cost £60
Teaching Wednesday 16th December 2020 - Starting again Wednesday 6th January 2021
Two 6 week online life drawing courses with artist Paul Fowler. For all artistic levels - whether a complete beginner or more experienced, everyone is welcome. We will explore all sorts of styles and approaches to life drawing, including looking at other artists drawing techniques. Breaking down the figure and features, these classes will help you delve into ideas of persona and identity through clothing and costume.

How Does it Work? It starts with a presentation exploring different topics and concepts, such as art history and contemporary practices (the PowerPoint will be emailed to you as well). Ideas are discussed with the group and the weekly task can be completed at your leisure.
Finished artworks are shared at the start of the weekly presentation. A Whatsapp group is also available for the class to discuss ideas and weekly Instagram posts on the groups work.
More information available on his website www.paulfowlerartcourses.co.uk
Book NowIndividual Zoom tutorials with Paul Fowler
Wednesdays afternoons
30 mins £25 or 1 hour £50
Teaching Wednesday 16th December 2020 - Starting again Wednesday 6th January 2021
More information available on his website www.paulfowlerartcourses.co.uk
'Drawing and Painting' with Alison Vickery
WEDNESDAYS in two classes: 1.15pm - 2.45pm and 3.15pm - 4.45pm
6 weeks - cost £90
Teaching Wednesday 16th December 2020 - Starting again Wednesday 6th January 2021
Attic Studio
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Be inspired in this enjoyable, relaxed class to try different materials, media and techniques.
Alison demonstrates techniques and creates a wonderful warm atmosphere in her classes.



Contact Alisons Vickery for more information via info@alisonvickery.co.uk.
Enquire Now'After School Class' Drawing Skills for 7 - 11 Year Olds with Alison Vickery
WEDNESDAYS 3.55pm - 4.50pm
6 weeks - cost £60
Teaching Wednesday 16th December 2020 - Starting again Wednesday 6th January 2021
Have fun and develop skills of observation and interpretation - let the imagination flow! The emphasis is on art rather than craft. Alison aims to develop children's creativity and technical ability while having some fun and hopefully inspiring a love of the subject. The children work in all sorts of different media from a range of subjects. The number in the class is a maximum of six to allow lots of individual attention. Alison supplies all the materials - children just need to bring along an apron and wear clothes that they don't mind getting mucky! Please inform Alison about any allergies or medical issues and she must have an emergency contact mobile number.




Contact Alison on info@alisonvickery.co.uk for more information.
Enquire NowTHURSDAY
'Extreme Poses' Live Life Drawing with Paul Fowler
THURSDAYS 9.30am - 12.30pm
6 week course - cost £175
Attic Studio - Pegasus Art
Teaching Thursday 17th December 2020 - Starting again Thursday 7th January 2021
Life models in this class use climbing ropes/slings to pose off the ground creating interesting and challenging drawing opportunities. An exciting 'live' class for drawing dynamic poses from life with a very experienced and inspirational tutor. Suitable for the less experienced right through to professional artists.






Practising artist and tutor, Paul Fowler, has been teaching Life Drawing at Pegasus Art for nine years. This short film gives you a taster of the inspiring, challenging and exciting classes he runs. Many of his students have studied with him year upon year, continuing to learn and 'really see' the human form in new ways. After all, Life Drawing is the cornerstone of any artists development.
More information available on his website www.paulfowlerartcourses.co.uk
Book now'Drawn to Look' Evening Drawing Class with Susan Kester
THURSDAYS 6.30pm - 8.30pm
7 weeks - cost £119
Starting again Thursday 7th January 2021
Draw a new subject each week, encouraging observational skills, developing drawing techniques and experimenting with materials (graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolour, pen and ink). Susan is an experienced teacher with a Masters in Fine Art.






Email Susan to book or for more information skester@outlook.com or phone on 07794 942 680.
Book nowFRIDAY
'Developing Skills And Creativity in Painting' with Rob Collins MA RCA
FRIDAYS 9.00am - 12.00pm OR 1.00pm - 4.00pm
7 week course - cost £112
Starts Friday 8th January 2021 - Join in anytime if there is space
With Rob's encouragement and skill, find ways of painting that suit you individually in any medium. Rob has designed this course to appeal to anyone wishing to develop their painting skills whether your are a complete beginner or someone with experience working in isolation who needs guidance and motivation. As a serious professional artist and experienced tutor Rob is perfectly placed to encourage his students. He will set up a still life each week but expects many students to work from their own source material or on self motivated projects.


To sign up or for more information, contact: robcollins52@ymail.com .
Book Now'Tea, Cake and Watercolour Class' with Emma Leyfield
FRIDAYS Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
£110 per term
In Attic Studios
Starting Friday 10th September until Friday 8th October - enquire for more details
Over this 5 week class you will learn the gentile arts of tea drinking, cake eating and watercolour painting. From stitching your own sketchbook to learning the tricks and tips of the watercolour artist, this is all you need to get started.
- Week 1: Bookbinding- Making your own watercolour sketchbook
- Week 2: Colour theory and mixing techniques
- Week 3: Still life painting – An illustrative twist on the traditional
- Week 4: Painting flowers in watercolour
- Week 5: Landscapes, urban sketching and travel journaling




A regular weekly setting is the perfect environment to practice the skills that run through this workshop. Observational drawing, control and movement of the paint and colour interactions are all things that should come out stronger after completing this course. However, it is fundamentally an opportunity to enjoy delicious cakes and spend two hours each weekend doing something creative!
All refreshments and equipment provided but please feel free to bring along any art supplies or materials you’d like to experiment with. Students will also receive 5% off art materials in Pegasus art shop within the building.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
About Emma: Emma is a freelance illustrator who specialises in watercolours and is known for her sketchbooks which she makes through bookbinding.
Greatly inspired by the works of Shirley Hughes and Quentin Blake, She is passionate about the importance of learning traditional methods of drawing, which are now being lost as modern art becomes more prevalent and digital mediums are becoming more widely used.
Interspersed with teaching and her love of reading, Emma runs her own small business in Gloucestershire. She studied fine art for 4 years before moving on to pursue her ambition of becoming a children's book illustrator and is currently working on her first book which she hopes to complete in 2021.
To book your place, visit www.valerian.co.uk/workshops or email valerianillustration@gmail.com
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