Blue Nights - Sarah Jane Moon
Why join this workshop
Small group setting and expert guidance from a practising artist
Inspiring setting in a Georgian house and gardens
Paint both still life and a costumed model
Develop practical painting skills
Residential and non-residential places
Schedule
First resident guests arrive from 4 pm Tuesday 4 August
Workshops 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th
With breaks at 11, 12:30 for lunch and 2:45
Last resident guests depart 11am Sunday 9 August
Location
The workshop will be hosted at Cranmer Studio. Our location is far enough away to break with the familiarity of the status quo and encourage reflection. North Norfolk, on the east coast of England, is famous for its expansive skyline. Cranmer is a three-hour drive from London, or a 90-minute train journey and 40 minutes by car from the station.
The course
Offering by Sarah Jane Moon
Your tutor - Sarah Jane Moon
Sarah Jane Moon is a New Zealand born British painter who specialises in portraiture and figurative painting. Her work is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, Soho House and the James Wallace Trust. She has exhibited widely and is Chair of the Contemporary British Portrait Painters.
Sarah Jane is also known for her clarity as a teacher and mentor. This course gives you access to her eye, experience and practical judgement to help you develop your work.
Still Life, Colour and the Figure in the Garden
The course introduces and develops key principles in painting: how to plan and develop a work, mix colour, use tonal contrast, work from direct observation and use references intelligently.
The first two days will focus on still life and practical painting principles. The final two days will include a portrait model in costume set against the gardens at Cranmer.
This course is suitable for artists who value structured guidance, practical exercises and individual feedback. Sarah Jane will guide you through practical painting techniques. You are welcome to bring acrylic, watercolour or pastels if you prefer.
All levels of experience are welcome.
Coming Home by Sarah Jane Moon
Booking
Workshop at Cranmer Studio
Please use this form to book your place. We will confirm if we have availability and ask you to pay the deposit to secure your booking.
Non-Residential (includes lunch)
2 days £330
3 days £470
4 days £560
Residential (sole occupancy, includes breakfast, lunch, supper)
2 days, 3 nights £870
3 days, 4 nights £1,160
4 days, 5 nights £1,435
Please state in the "requirements" field below which option you wish to book.
Booking conditions
There are 3 residential and 5 non residential places on the workshop - we will inform you when you register if onsite rooms are available
Bookings are provisional until confirmed by email
A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to secure your place
The balance is due 30 days before the workshop start date
Payment must be made by bank transfer. Instructions will be provided upon confirmation
Non residents are welcome to pay a £35 supplement to join for supper
We do not charge VAT
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancel more than 30 days before the workshop: refund of payments (we retain the deposit).
Cancel 30 days or fewer before the workshop: no refunds.
You may request to transfer your booking to another person or a future workshop up to 7 days before the start date (subject to availability and approval).
No-shows: the full fee is retained.
If we cancel the workshop: you will receive a full refund including the deposit, but we are not liable for your travel or third party accommodation costs.
Your Responsibilities
Inform us of dietary, access, or medical needs when booking
Cranmer Studio does not sell or serve alcohol. Guests are welcome to bring a small amount of wine or beer to enjoy privately with dinner if they wish.
Ensure you are physically able to participate
Travel insurance is recommended
Please ask permission from other participants before you include them in your photographs or videos
Other points
Parking is available
This is an 18th-century property so please be aware of uneven surfaces
No dogs, please
The two courses led by Sarah Jane Moon run consecutively. 30 Jul - 3 Aug, 4 - 9 Aug. We offer a 10% discount if you book both courses.
Thank you - we will confirm availability in the next 24 hours.
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Materials
Please bring
a sketch book
Oil paint: titanium white, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, cerulean blue, ultramarine blue
stretched canvas or canvas board
brushes, palette knife, palette, dippers, rags
low odour solvent (no turps or white spirit)
Alternatively, please bring watercolour, acrylics or pastels if you prefer.
We will supply
a radial easel to use on site
we stock a small supply of oil paint, brushes and solvent for sale
Accommodation
Three king-size bedrooms located on the first floor of the wing of Cranmer Hall. One ensuite bedroom and two further bedrooms that share a second bathroom.
Cranmer Hall is an 18th-century listed building with uneven thresholds, and staircases. All bedrooms are on the first floor. Ground-level accommodation may be available nearby by arrangement, and transport can be provided. Please describe any access requirements when you register and we will be glad to explore what arrangements may be possible.
