The Gallery, Painting Workshops & Painting Breaks
Our on-site art gallery
Paintings in The Gallery by Rob Walker
We have our own on-site art gallery showing the work of resident professional artist Rob Walker. The Gallery is open for viewings by appointment only and also available at any time for resident Gallery Cottages' guests. You can purchase any of the paintings on view which includes original artwork and prints. You can also learn how to paint by participating in one of Rob's regular Watercolour Workshops, see below.
Our holiday cottages are also furnished with much of Rob's work, which is also for sale.
Features
- Regular scheduled Watercolour Workshops
- One-off workshops for people on holiday
- Group demonstrations
- Original artwork and prints for sale
Gallery Cottages offer a choice of painting breaks and watercolour workshops. You can participate in a one-off workshop or come and stay in one of our luxury cottages for either a Weekend Break (3 nights) or a Midweek Break (4 nights) and enjoy all that Devon and Cornwall has to offer while learning how to paint paint free, loose, exciting watercolours with resident professional artist Rob Walker.
Watercolour Workshops £55 per person
Watercolours without Fear is our introductory workshop suitable for all abilities from beginners to experienced artists.
Watercolours with Style is the follow up workshop which allows you to build on your experience and develop your style.
Rob's students practising what they have learnt
Concentrating on drawing
Rob offering guidance to a beginner
Students watching Rob demonstrate watercolour techniques
Details
Each session is three hours long from 10.00am to 1.00pm and Rob will show you with a few simple techniques how to produce stunning watercolours in just a few hours without the trepidation of the white sheet of paper. The workshops are informal and friendly and suitable for all abilities from beginners to experienced artists as you probably won’t have painted like this before. Rob will guide you through the fundamentals of his technique and introduce you to the pleasure of painting with freedom.
The aim of the workshops are to enable you to paint freely without inhibition and enjoy the medium so you can realise that it’s actually not that difficult. The workshops are also suitable for artists that have experience but want to ‘let go’ a bit and add some dynamism to their work. It is about expressing yourself and not ‘painting by numbers’. If you feel a bit daunted, don’t worry, you’ll be amazed at the hidden talent you have within you. By the end of the sessions we would like to think that you can take away your own framed* piece of artwork that you will be proud of.
The workshops will cover basic materials and techniques, some simple exercises, a quick watercolour sketch to get you in the mood and loosen up, and then a finished painting that may be wildlife or a landscape incorporating some of the key elements. Rob will demonstrate how it is done, guide you through the process and help you develop your technique whilst offering advice and guidance. Towards the end he will give you an honest appraisal, answer any questions and discuss the way forward for you.
All materials are supplied and class sizes are small allowing for one-on-one tuition. Refreshments are included.
Age: 16+ only, unless supervised.
*Mounts and frames are an optional extra.
If you would like more information or to book a workshop please fill in our enquiries page.