Bluebell Oil Painting Experience 'Golden Hour' at Enys Gardens - Wed 7 May, 2025
Bluebell Oil Painting Experience 'Golden Hour' at Enys Gardens - Wed 7 May, 2025
ALL MATERIALS & FREE ENTRANCE TO THE ENYS GARDENS BLUEBELL FESTIVAL INCLUDED
Enjoy a special evening plein air oil painting class (5 - 8pm) to let your creativity flow in the tranquil grounds of Enys Gardens - said to be some of the oldest gardens in Cornwall.
Experience the visceral quality of painting with oils plein air (outside) using palette knives to build juicy layers of expressive colour to create your own expressive paintings inspired by the spectacular bluebells at Enys Gardens.
This will be a relaxing and enjoyable workshop with plenty of individual support and encouragement along the way.
There will be demonstration and guidance on colour mixing to create atmospheric palettes and palette knife techniques so that you can develop your own unique and intuitive approach to your landscape paintings.
Price includes all materials
Maximum of 8 people for plenty of 1:1 support
Wearing older clothes or an apron advisable
Whether you’ve some experience or haven’t picked up a brush since school, this workshop is designed with enough structure to give you the techniques to apply colour, paint confidently and with ease, whilst leaving plenty of room for freedom and experimentation.
For many the palette knife offers the freedom to loosen up whilst not being confined to detail or perfection - the perfect way to spend time in creative flow and soak up the sea of bluebells!
You’ll leave with a selection of smaller studies, which make perfect gifts when framed, or can be used to inspire further paintings.
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“What an incredible class. I had never used oil paints before! This was a unique opportunity to ‘play’ with a new medium in a safe, friendly & inspiring environment. I’m a little afraid of colour, but I left feeling enthused & excited. Due to the small class size Rachel was able to come to us individually giving us suggestions & feedback. This made a huge difference to my confidence & I think gave us all interesting points to think about & develop in our work.”
— LUCINDA ROBERTS - UK
“I am in the early days of my painting journey and my sister was painting as an adult for the very first time! Rachel’s class was incredible - from the beautifully organized individual painting stations to her thorough and patient instruction. I learned so much and will definitely take another class - whether in person or online! We have just returned to Canada- our definite highlight was the oil painting class!”
— SUE HAYWARD - CANADA
“The setting at Enys, the peferct weather and your helpful tuition made it a really lovely day for me, and it was nice to meet other people who enjoy painting too. But mostly it was your enthusiasm and knowledge that I found the most helpful. I have only ever dabbled with watercolours as a hobby so trying oil paints appealed to me. I thoroughly enjoyed my morning with you, and thanks again.”
— MICHEALE LE JEUNE - UK
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Before settling down to paint we will gather in Enys House at 5pm ready to begin. We’ll begin with a demonstration in the house and then we’ll be painting plein air (outside) in front of the beautiful bluebells working on easels.
There will be some shallow cardboard carriers available for you to take your paintings home– I know how tricky it can be to transport wet paintings!
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On Arrival : Once at the signposted entrance to Enys Garden continue to drive straight on for approximately a mile until you reach Enys Lodge. The car park’s on the left, and here you can enter the gardens and Enys House.
Enys Gardens, St Gluvias, Penryn, TR10 9LB
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In the event of bad weather on the day we will relocate inside Enys House and will paint inside.