Nature Journaling Workshop

Capture your day in ink and watercolour at this inspiring journalling class in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.



5 hours Class size 4 to 7 guests       £65

Join this nature journaling class at the Staunton Harold Estate and take inspiration from the beautiful surrounding woodlands and meadows as you spend a morning capturing the world in ink and watercolour.
You'll start the session with a gentle walk through the estate, allowing you to soak in the scenery before returning to the workshop for refreshments. There’s plenty of time to gather your findings and play with your materials as you begin to plan what you'd like to sketch in your book. After a creative morning, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with a provided from a local deli, which you can eat in the courtyard or down by the lake.
In the afternoon, you'll get hands-on with your journal, creating beautiful pages with plenty of guidance and support. It's a low-pressure environment where you can switch off from the daily grind and focus on the local natural beauty. You'll finish the day with a newfound sense of artistic confidence and a stunning personal keepsake that celebrates your time in nature.
Please note: After booking, please get in touch to disclose any specific dietary requirements so that suitable options can be arranged at the deli.
What you'll get
You will be able to keep your sketchbooks to continue your journaling!
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners
What to bring
Please wear footwear and clothing suitable for the weather conditions. We will be walking on gravelled trails, but there may be mud and puddles depending on the weather!
Suitable for

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Location

Sometimes Sarah Paints, The Ferrers Centre For Arts And Crafts, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1RU

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  • 5/5 from Rosalind Southall, attended Aug 2026: A lovely workshop learning about nature journaling. From finding inspiration in the world around us to learning about different journal layouts to record what we see, hear, and feel. This is something I've wanted to learn more about and this workshop was perfect for it! Sarah shared her passion for both nature and art in a calming environment. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Louise Mansell, attended Aug 2026: A thoroughly enjoyable day! Would highly recommend. Look forward to arranging another class in the future.
  • 5/5 from Helen, attended Aug 2026: Another excellent workshop with Sarah. Introduced to lots of new ideas that I am looking forward to developing further. Loved being able to link two things I love - being outdoors in nature and being creative.
  • 5/5 from Muriel, attended Jul 2026: What a lovely day spent with Sarah at her nature journaling workshop. After a wonderful introduction to nature journaling, we explored the beautiful grounds and collected ideas from everything around us. We then returned to the studio to sketch and paint, which was so enjoyable. The lunch was delicious too. It was a fantastic experience and I learned so much that I can take away with me. It felt like a real pause from busy life and a beautiful chance to reconnect with nature.
  • 5/5 from Ruth Allen, attended Jul 2026: Both me and my daughter had a fabulous day. After a beautiful walk along a woodland path collecting inspiration for our journal, we returned to the studio for a relaxing day of watercolour painting. Sarah was so knowledgeable about plants trees and nature that we learned so much, which we then documented in our journal. A delicious lunch was provided along with tea, coffee and juice to keep us all going strong.. It really was the perfect day. We loved it...
  • 5/5 from Caroline Hart, attended Jul 2026: Excellent workshop, learnt a lot and enjoyed the walk and company. Lovely lunch aswell! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Julie Gwilt, attended Jul 2026: I had a perfect day learning all about nature journaling and came away with a lovely sketch book with my first two pages completed. Sarah was a fabulous teacher, full of interesting information and tips. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she went into lots of details about how to make our journaling pleasurable and successful.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Offler, attended May 2026: Great day doing Nature journaling not done this before but every thing was explained and given a great resource showing different types of journaling. The nature walk around the estate was lovely Very relaxing, small group which made it easy to interact with. the tutor was great had very good knowledge and helped us all with our journals Constant tea coffee and cakes were provided would greatly recommend
  • 5/5 from Jackie Jackson, attended May 2026: My second class with Sarah. Journaling was a different way to think about art. Enjoyed the initial walk through woodlands looking for inspiration. Looking forward to returning to do more.
  • 5/5 from Susan Hebden, attended May 2026: A lovely relaxed day learning how to watercolour in a nature journal with Sarah, who explained each step clearly with numerous examples and demonstrations. I liked the practical aspect of walking through the meadows for inspiration, followed by the painting process.
Your teacher

Sometimes Sarah Paints
Sometimes Sarah Paints

5.0 (117)
female Women-owned

Sometimes Sarah Paints — a creative hideaway in the charming Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts courtyard at Staunton Harold
Run by local artist Sarah, this cosy art studio is more than just a workshop space — it’s a place to unwind, connect, and get inspired. With over a decade of experience creating beautiful ink and watercolour commissions, and leading art workshops, Sarah brings both skill and heart to everything she does.

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2026-10-09 15:00:00
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