Why join this workshop
Expert tuition
Painting from direct observation
Norfolk coastal inspiration
Individual feedback
Small-group setting
Residential and non residential
Artist credit: Atul Vohora
Schedule
Arrive from 4 pm Tuesday 14th April
In the landscape 10am - 3pm
Tea and talks at Cranmer Studio 4pm-5pm
Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th
Depart 11am Sunday 19th April
Location
Cranmer Studio will be our base and we will venture out each day to carefully chosen locations along the North Norfolk coast. 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
Artist credit: Jose ilidio Mundim
Your tutor - Atul Vohora
Born in East Africa, Atul Vohora currently lives and works in London. His paintings are layered, braiding together strands of memory, culture and lived experience into a body of work that has a powerful immediacy. Using a rich language of pattern, imagery and iconography, the paintings make visible a strikingly imaginative and deeply felt and immersive world. Atul has taught at the Slade, the University of Greenwich, the Royal Drawing School, the University of the Arts London and Heatherleys.
"Being taught by Atul is how I imagine it is when a musician plays with a great conductor. He simply draws the best out of you. I have never looked back. " Coll McDonnell, long time participant in Atul's classes.
Landscape painting in the wild dunes and pine forests of the North Norfolk coast.
"En plein air" means “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors from direct observation. Plein air artists capture the spirit of a landscape by incorporating natural light, colour and movement. You will develop your understanding of the process of making paintings outside. Slide talks and discussions at Cranmer Studios will provide context.
You will learn about;
Light
Contrast
Colour mixing
Colour Relationships
Composition
Touch
Working with OIl Paint
All levels of experience are welcome.
Artist credit: Atul Vohora
Booking
Workshop at Cranmer Studio
Please use this form to register your interest. We will confirm if we have availability and ask you to pay a 20% deposit by bank transfer to secure your booking.
Non Residential
four day workshop
light lunch
£560 per person
Residential
four day workshop
breakfast, light lunch and supper. Starting with supper on the 14th and ending with breakfast on the 19th
five nights accommodation
£1,135 per person for two artists sharing a room
£1,435 per person for sole occupancy of a room
Booking conditions
There are 12 places on the workshop and less accommodation on site - we will inform you when you register 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
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 taken outside the studio.
Other points
Parking is available
We will transport resident artists to and from the landscape locations
This is an 18 century property so please be aware of uneven surfaces
No dogs please
Thank you - we will confirm availability in the next 24 hours.
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Materials
Oil Paint: (colour choices are suggestions)
Titanium White,
Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Red, Permanent Rose, Dioxazine Violet
Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Phthalocyanine Blue, Phthalocyanine Green
Other equipment
Brushes, Palette Knife, Palette, Dippers, Rags
Stretched Canvas (bring 4 to 8 for 4 days painting and below 70cm in size)
Landscape or Box easel (we recommend oiling the easels with linseed oil before)
Low odour solvent (no turps or white spirit)
Shopping Trolley (or equivalent) to carry your equipment
To stay comfortable
Waterproof clothing, gloves and boots, thermals,
Thermos and Camping stool
We will have a limited supply of materials for sale. You may arrange for delivery of your materials in advance of your stay. We will provide transport to and from the coast for resident artists.
Accommodation
We have limited onsite accommodation so please book early to secure your place. We offer sole occupancy and rooms for two artists to share.
