Join Essoldo Design for a day of watercolour painting, at The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay, and paint a beautiful watercolour painting class, capturing the natural beautfy of seascapes and sea glass. At this full day workshop, Kate will expertly guide you through the basics of watercolour painting and teach you to design and create your own watercolour masterpiece.
About the space –
The Classroom by Cobbles and Clay is situated on the world famous Main Street in Haworth. This historical setting, famous for local literary legends The Bronte Sisters, is the perfect place to visit in the winter months. The Classroom is a built for purpose art and craft studio, perfect for a day of learning new skills, meeting new people and getting arty!
About the artist –
Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Giclée prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her First book Creative Abstract Watercolor was published in Spring 2024.
A bit more detail –
Delve into cool summer seas and learn to create dynamic watercolour artwork inspired by travel, from sea glass and shells, to underwater scenes packed with seaweed, coral, and fish!
In this workshop you’ll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative sea themed and underwater designs in a colour palette of your choice. You’ll learn various watercolour techniques and decorative ideas to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. You can use inspiration from your own imagination as well Kate’s own portfolio of designs and patterns.
All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists.
Date – Wednesday 23rd July, 2025
Location – The Classroom, 68 Main Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DP
Time – 10am – 4pm
Cost – £95
Timetable of the day –
10am
- Arrival and tutors introduction
Morning
- An introduction to watercolour seascapes and example work
- Wet on wet / wet on dry / embellishments
12:30 – 30 min break / 1 hour lunch
Afternoon
- Continue painting / working on a final piece
4pm
- Workshop ends, but you can take your art work home!
Why not join Kate at The Classroom for this amazing workshop and create your very own work of art for your home!
Unfortunately, due to The Classroom being located on the historic Haworth Main Street, there is no parking at the venue. Please follow the link below for parking information in Haworth.
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