WORKSHOP 3
DATE: JULY 4TH
TIME: 10AM - 4:30PM
THE FOREST – A WORLD OF SHADOW AND SHELTER
A hush lingers beneath the trees, where shifting light patterns dance across moss and leaf-littered ground. Birch and hazel stretch overhead, their branches alive with birdsong. The air is thick with the scent of warm earth and green growth, layered with the sweetness of raspberries ripening in pockets of sun.
Sheep paths wind through the undergrowth, brushing past bracken grown tall in the summer heat. Old stone walls lie softened by moss, their presence a quiet reminder of the past. Hidden among the roots and fallen leaves, fungi rise in strange, delicate forms, thriving in the damp shade. At the forest’s edge, remnants of prehistoric settlements and croft lands rest beneath the watchful trees. There is a sense of something just beyond sight—a quiet magic woven into the land itself.
THREE IMMERSIVE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOPS
Step into the landscape and engage with its shifting moods, textures, and rhythms. Each workshop takes place in a different environment, offering new ways to observe, interpret, and translate the world around you into expressive mark-making.
1. MAY 23RD – The Shore: Where earth and water converge.
2. JUNE 13TH – The Hillsides: Forms in motion, light and shadow.
3. JULY 4TH – The Forest: Hidden details and natural rhythms.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Led by artist Meg Miller, these workshops are an invitation to experiment, explore, and respond to the landscape in unexpected ways. Through a combination of drawing, mixed media techniques, and intuitive mark-making, we will move beyond representation into personal expression—allowing the elements of place to shape our creative process.
Each session is rooted in discovery: working with diverse materials, embracing spontaneity, and developing confidence in making bold, instinctive marks. The emphasis is on process rather than outcome, encouraging you to let go of creative hesitation and engage fully with the act of making.
EXPLORING MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
Dynamic Mark-Making – Explore the rhythm of your strokes, layering movement and texture.
Unconventional Tools – Experiment with unexpected materials and found objects to create unique effects.
Layered Depth – Incorporate paint, ink, charcoal, pastels, and pigments to build rich, textured compositions.
Intuitive Responses – Observe the landscape, engage with its energy, and let your instincts shape your work.
HOW THE DAY WILL UNFOLD
Morning: We begin outside, walking, observing, and gathering inspiration. Using sketchbooks, we will explore different ways to respond to the landscape through mark-making, texture, and composition.
Afternoon: Moving indoors, we will develop and layer our initial ideas, using a variety of materials and techniques to refine and expand on our morning explorations.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Group Size: Limited to 6 participants per workshop
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: £70 per workshop (includes all materials)
WHAT’S PROVIDED & WHAT TO BRING
All materials are included, including a variety of mixed papers and surfaces to work on.
Participants may bring a small sketchbook and any favourite tools /art materials (optional).
Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear for outdoor work.
Packed lunch.
Tea/coffee/refreshments/cake/biscuits provided.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
These workshops are designed for anyone interested in expanding their creative approach—whether you are taking your first steps in mark-making or looking to push your artistic practice in a new direction. The focus is on exploration, confidence-building, and learning to trust your creative instincts.
For questions or to book a place, please contact Meg Miller directly.
Email:
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Mobile/WhatsApp: 07903253809
Instagram: @megmillerartist
Facebook: @artistmegmiller
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