Botanical Drawing Course - Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st May 2026
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st May 2026
A two-day, non-residential course led by Matthew Rice. Focussing on the anatomy of flowers, Matthew will start with the basics of measuring and drawing and applying colour using watercolours. He will show the group how to really look at what you are painting and how to accurately translate your subject onto paper. You will be working with flowers grown in Matthew’s garden, both cut and from life whilst in the garden, weather permitting.
Matthew is a very encouraging and patient teacher, making this course suitable for complete beginners.
The two days will follow this itinerary:
9:30am Arrive and coffee
10am Start learning
11:30am Break for coffee
12pm More learning
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm More learning
3:30pm Break for tea and cake
4pm End of day - leave and go back to accommodation
7pm Drinks with Matthew in garden
7:30pm Supper with Matthew
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9:30am Arrive for second day and coffee
10am Start learning again
11:30am Break for coffee
12pm More learning
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Opportunity to shop Matthew’s books, paintings and other merchandise
3pm Last learning session
4pm End of course
All food will be made by our in-house chef, Dave Cross using local and seasonal produce. Please do let us know any dietary requirements when booking.
We have a list of local accommodation for you to see here.
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st May 2026
A two-day, non-residential course led by Matthew Rice. Focussing on the anatomy of flowers, Matthew will start with the basics of measuring and drawing and applying colour using watercolours. He will show the group how to really look at what you are painting and how to accurately translate your subject onto paper. You will be working with flowers grown in Matthew’s garden, both cut and from life whilst in the garden, weather permitting.
Matthew is a very encouraging and patient teacher, making this course suitable for complete beginners.
The two days will follow this itinerary:
9:30am Arrive and coffee
10am Start learning
11:30am Break for coffee
12pm More learning
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm More learning
3:30pm Break for tea and cake
4pm End of day - leave and go back to accommodation
7pm Drinks with Matthew in garden
7:30pm Supper with Matthew
-
9:30am Arrive for second day and coffee
10am Start learning again
11:30am Break for coffee
12pm More learning
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Opportunity to shop Matthew’s books, paintings and other merchandise
3pm Last learning session
4pm End of course
All food will be made by our in-house chef, Dave Cross using local and seasonal produce. Please do let us know any dietary requirements when booking.
We have a list of local accommodation for you to see here.
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st May 2026
A two-day, non-residential course led by Matthew Rice. Focussing on the anatomy of flowers, Matthew will start with the basics of measuring and drawing and applying colour using watercolours. He will show the group how to really look at what you are painting and how to accurately translate your subject onto paper. You will be working with flowers grown in Matthew’s garden, both cut and from life whilst in the garden, weather permitting.
Matthew is a very encouraging and patient teacher, making this course suitable for complete beginners.
The two days will follow this itinerary:
9:30am Arrive and coffee
10am Start learning
11:30am Break for coffee
12pm More learning
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm More learning
3:30pm Break for tea and cake
4pm End of day - leave and go back to accommodation
7pm Drinks with Matthew in garden
7:30pm Supper with Matthew
-
9:30am Arrive for second day and coffee
10am Start learning again
11:30am Break for coffee
12pm More learning
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Opportunity to shop Matthew’s books, paintings and other merchandise
3pm Last learning session
4pm End of course
All food will be made by our in-house chef, Dave Cross using local and seasonal produce. Please do let us know any dietary requirements when booking.
We have a list of local accommodation for you to see here.