WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS at LOVE DOVE STUDIO
For 2020, we had intended to run workshops every Wednesday afternoon and evening, depending on demand. Sadly, the intervention of the Global Pandemic has put paid to such considerations for now and for the foreseeable future. Unable to run the workshops that make the place economically viable, we are closing our gallery and studio and will be working from home.

Contact George via the Contact form below if you have any questions;
to find out details of current work in progress,
or to request addition to our mailing list.
some comments about
LOVE DOVE STUDIO Art Workshops
"Super evening. Got me painting on paper for the first time in over 20 years! Thank you"

"A safe place to explore my creative side, free of judgement and with fantastic instruction"

"Very inspiring and informative - thank you"

"I had a lovely time. Lots of ideas for 'loosening up'. Thank you"

"Lovely relaxing evening, lovely people & creative space! Inspired to get paints back out!"

"Amazing!!"

"Wonderfully atmospheric setting in which to learn about painting - great company and excellent tuition"

"I learnt so many techniques I'd never thought of. Thanks so much!"
Workshops are integral to what we do at Love Dove Studio. Gill does workshops in Wreath-making and Floral Design under the title of 'How To Do The Flowers' and you can see examples of her work at Love Dove Cottage, while my workshops have the title, 'Creative Journaling In Watercolour'. Based on my own journaling experience, I aim to guide those who wish to create their own journals - or simply learn about painting in watercolour - by showing some watercolour techniques and inspiration which can help to that end.

Creative Journaling In Watercolour

The Art Workshops incorporate tuition in working with watercolour and ink or crayon, each workshop will focus on exploring various ways to approach creative journaling, with the emphasis on each student's unique style. Other media (e.g. oils and acrylics) will be covered if there is a demand.

Generally the workshops are a series of introductory sessions, each of which will have its own dynamic, but additional sessions will provide practise and experience. You are welcome to come to one or more as you wish. Additionally groups of workshops will be scheduled to provide more in depth tuition on different aspects of the creative process.
e.g. a series of 4 workshops will focus on
  1. LAYING FOUNDATIONS: observation and drawing techniques (including design and composition) in pencil, ink or charcoal.
  2. BUILDING THE FRAMEWORK: basic watercolour techniques, using one colour to discover tonal values (using light and shade)
  3. COMPLETING THE HOUSE: applying colour, colour mixing and balance.
  4. MAKING A HOME: finding your own style and ways to get where you want to be + additional techniques to expand your repertoire.
IMAGES OF SOME 2019 ART WORKSHOPS
photography by Gill Stewart