connecting to land

2 day observational sketchbook workshop

(suitable for beginners and established artists)

The two day workshop aims to inspire an observational sketchbook practice sharing innovative and intuitive ways to visually document resources.   Connecting to land, walking, gathering, observing is fundamental to immerse yourself in place, slowing down to notice and experience the repetitive rhythms of nature.

Combining outdoor exploration with studio practice students are encouraged to be playful, curious, exploring mark making and experimental drawing techniques using found objects and earth pigments.

With a growing awareness of sustainable creative practices, I will demonstrate how to prepare the biodegradable soya milk binder I use to paint earth pigments on cloth & paper and give you the opportunity to try out the process

There will be one-to-one mentoring sessions to evaluate your outcomes, guidance on how to push boundaries to expand your understanding of the various creative processes to help discover what resonates with you.

Weekend Residential Workshop

at West Dean College

Friday evening to Sunday afternoon 17-19 July

A wonderful residential retreat at the inspirational West Dean College connecting with other creative practitioners. We will spend time in the beautiful gardens, walking, observing, gathering earth material resources to inspire an rewarding observational sketchbook practice

at my studio on Ashdown Forest

2 day workshop: 9.30-5pm

30-31 July

15-16 August & 20-21 August

19-20 September

The workshop is held in my working studio, a quiet space suitable for two students.  Combining outdoor exploration on Ashdown Forest with studio practice we will gather resources from the land, red iron oxide soil and  “fairlight clay” that make wonderful pigments to work with.

Nova Scotia Canada

Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon

8-10 October 2026

The LaHave Bakery, Conquerall, Pleasantville Nova Scotia

Visiting and teaching in Nova Scotia is a wonderful opportunity for a field trip to the nearby National Park to experience the high tides, red sands and incredible geological Bay of Fundy coastline. I am really look forward to meeting students and gaining local knowledge.

Please email me and I will forward your details to Lesley Armstrong who is organising the workshop.