# Event Details

- **Event Name**: En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This event forms part of a series of En Plein Air sessions for adults (18 yrs+) taking place on Saturdays throughout August. No previous experience is necessary - suitable for beginners and seasoned artists alike.

Cost: £10 (£45 for all five sessions) | Advanced booking required

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Itinerary
Meet at the specified meeting point - either the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon or Withypool Tea Room on Exmoor - at 10am before heading off to sketch or paint. 

You'll reconvene as a group for a friendly review of sketches at 12.15pm, either at the Museum or Withypool Tea Room.

What to bring
Please bring your own art materials – see below – and dress appropriately for the weather. A hat will be essential for shielding your eyes from the sun. Sessions will take place come rain or shine!

Suggested materials for sketching:
Sketchbook or paper clipped/ taped on to a drawing board
Your choice of sketching materials – pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolour paints/brushes, pen and ink, etc.

Suggested materials for painting in watercolour:
Watercolour palette – with at least a red, blue and yellow
Watercolour paper – loose sheets on a board, or a pad
Water container and water bottle
Watercolour brushes – varying sizes
Tissues
Lightweight Easel (for standing up) or portable canvas chair to sit on
Masking tape
Pencil

Suggested materials for painting in oils or acrylic:
An outdoor suitable easel or tripod set up
A support to paint on – primed panels or canvas boards
Paints
Medium/thinners or water
Brushes
Palette
Rags/kitchen roll
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnstaple/en-plein-air-sketch-and-paint-outdoors-at-withypool-with-artist-sue-proudfoot/200030326631618
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Barnstaple
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Square, EX32 8LN Barnstaple, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.078
- **long**: -4.05883
- **full address**: The Square, EX32 8LN Barnstaple, United Kingdom, Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot being held?
  - **A:** En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Square, EX32 8LN Barnstaple, United Kingdom, Barnstaple, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot?
  - **A:** En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot is organized by The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnstaple, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If En Plein Air: Sketch and Paint Outdoors at Withypool with artist Sue Proudfoot sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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