Woodland Sketchbook Workshop

Join us at Leigh Woods for a one day sketchbook workshop in Bristol.



6.5 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 10 to 14
  £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join experienced artist and teacher Nik Pollard, RCA, for a one-day drawing workshop en plein air at Leigh Woods, Bristol.
This special day is designed for anyone keen to improve and develop their art practice, along with the field skills needed for sustained, outside observation and art-making. Nik will introduce you to this beautiful and diverse broadleaf woodland, supporting you as you develop your own observant and expressive response to the landscape around you – no experience needed, just a willingness to look closely and get stuck in.
Please note:
  • The workshop will go ahead in all weather conditions, unless Trymwood Studios feels it necessary to postpone for your wellbeing and safety.
  • Location: Leigh Woods sits to the south-west of Bristol, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Thanks to its position on the edge of the Avon Gorge, it boasts a unique ecology and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
  • Nik will meet you at the Leigh Woods car park from 9.30am, with the workshop starting at 10am.
What you'll get
Basic materials will be provided.
Knowledge required
This workshop is specially designed for those wishing to improve their artistic practice and hone their skills in making work outside. Nik will support your decision-making and help you navigate the practical issues of working in the woods.
What to bring
  • Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear appropriate for outdoor drawing. It is greatly advisable that you bring warm layers of clothing and wet weather gear.
  • You are also encouraged to bring your own drawing kit to use during the day.
  • You will also want to provide yourself with a packed lunch and drinks.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Leigh Woods Parking, Abbots Leigh, Bristol

You will be met by Nik at Leigh Woods carpark.

Woodland Sketchbook Workshop location
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Your teacher
Nik Pollard

Nik Pollard


Nik Pollard is an English artist based in Bristol, UK. His work is generated from sustained, direct observation with paintings and drawings often resolved in the field. A period of dedicated study at single or related locations is a necessary part of his process. Drawing from all the senses, he investigates the rhythms and characteristics of a location and its ecology, resulting in a sense of time and place. Working with a range of mediums, he focuses on the essential aspects of what it is that has drawn him to the subject.




Your host

Trymwood Studios
Trymwood Studios


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