Artists credit: Sarah Jane Moon
Why join this workshop
Time and space to practice in an inspiring environment
Expert guidance and individual support
Build your confidence in working with oil paint
Learn how to mix colours and create contrast
Schedule
14 Apr from 4pm
Resident guests arrive
15 - 17 Apr 10am - 4pm
Painting
18 Apr 11am
Resident guests depart
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. We are happy to provide transport to and from King’s Lynn train station.
Introduction To Oils
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Blue nights 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.
A three day course to give you the confidence and skills to begin painting in oils
Whether you’re completely new to the medium or have some previous experience. Working from still life, we’ll start with a limited palette and explore the fundamentals of handling oil paint, beginning in monochrome before gradually introducing colour and exploring colour mixing.
With plenty of hands-on guidance and individual support throughout, you’ll develop a practical understanding of the medium and the confidence to continue painting in oils independently.
For beginners in oil
Sarah Jane Moon (photo credit Jason Ashwood)
Booking
Non Residential
three day course
includes freshly prepared lunch
£420 per person
Residential
three day course
breakfast, lunch and supper. Starting with supper on the 14th and ending with breakfast on the 18th
four nights accommodation, towels and linen are provided
£1,120 per person for sole occupancy of a room
If you bring a friend to Cranmer Studio who has not attended one of our courses before, you’ll both receive a discount. Lower rates are also available for guests sharing a room, including partners who are not participating in the workshop. Discount terms and conditions are available on request.
Workshop at Cranmer Studio
Please book your place. We will confirm availability and ask you to pay the deposit. The balance is due 30 days before the workshop.
Booking conditions
We will inform you when you book if onsite rooms are available
Bookings are provisional until confirmed by email
A 20% non-refundable 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 alcohol. Guests are welcome to bring a small amount of wine or beer to enjoy with dinner if you 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. If required we will transport resident artists to and from King's Lynn train station.
This is an 18th-century property so please be aware of uneven surfaces
No dogs, please
Thank you - we will confirm availability in the next 24 hours.
Have you seen our gallery?
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)
We will supply
a radial easel to use on site
we stock a small supply of oil paint, brushes and solvent for sale
Hospitality & Accommodation
Our chef prepares a light lunch for all guests, while residential guests also enjoy a self-serve breakfast and a two-course set menu dinner. Guests eat together around a shared table. We are happy to discuss food preferences and dietary requirements in advance.
Accommodation includes four king size bedrooms located on the first floor of the wing of Cranmer Hall. Two ensuite bedrooms and two further bedrooms that share a 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.
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