# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Create bold, expressive figure paintings in oil using palette knives, inspired by movement in sport, dance and yoga.About this EventExplore the energy of movement through bold, expressive oil painting in this hands-on palette knife workshop.Inspired by sport, dance, and yoga, this creative session will guide you through capturing dynamic human figures using texture, colour, and gestural mark-making. Working with oil paint and palette knives, you’ll learn how to build layered, expressive compositions that bring motion and emotion to life on canvas.You’re encouraged to bring your own action reference photo or choose from a selection provided on the day. Step-by-step guidance will help you develop confidence in using palette knife techniques, experimenting with colour relationships, and creating striking figurative work.Led by artist Katie Barnsley, you’ll gain insight into her expressive painting process, from initial inspiration through to finished work. Katie’s practice focuses on movement, strength, and form, inspired by yoga, sport, and the female figure, using rich colour and bold gestural techniques.By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a 10 x 12 inch painting on canvas paper, new technical skills, and the confidence to continue developing your own expressive figurative style.Please note that oil paint takes time to dry, so once you get home, place your piece somewhere safe and leave it for a few days.What You’ll LearnHow to paint expressive, dynamic figures in oilPalette knife techniques for texture and movementLayering paint for depth and energyUsing colour to create striking compositionsHow to translate action photography into expressive artWho It’s ForPerfect for beginners through to intermediate artists who want to:Loosen and energise their painting styleExplore figurative and expressive oil paintingLearn palette knife techniquesBuild confidence working with colour and movementDate: Saturday 13th June 2026Time: 10:00 - 1:00pmLocation: Kick Up The Arts, Unit 23, The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PJAbout KatieKatie Barnsley is a secondary Art and Design teacher, yoga instructor, and practising artist. She studied Fine Art at Oxford Brookes University after completing her foundation at Loughborough University, specialising in figurative art and the female form.Her current work explores movement, strength, and emotion through sport and yoga-inspired figure painting. Using thick oil paint and expressive palette knife techniques, she creates dynamic works full of energy and colour.Katie now paints from her home studio in Nottingham, having recently moved to Melton Mowbray.Instagram: @KBarnsleyStudiowww.kbarnsley.co.ukPhotography and VideoArtists delivering this workshop and/or the venue team may take photos for promotional use. Participation is optional, and you’ll have the chance to opt in or out at the start of the session.ParkingParking is available next to The Bell Centre. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.Accessing The Bell CentreAccess to The Bell Centre via the large green gates next to St Mary's Way or from the town centre on Nottingham Street.About Kick Up The ArtsKick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.comWe look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.Terms and Conditions for workshops and creative sessionsFor our General Terms and Conditions, visit our websiteFor more information about Kick Up The Arts follow us on:Instagram - Kick Up The Arts Melton (@kickuptheartsmelton)Facebook - Kick Up The Arts Facebook Page https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2397e360-53ec-11f1-a694-bf22da6c0ace-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/23f78f90-53ec-11f1-9fc5-89704c73b026-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2478f490-53ec-11f1-b9f8-e50dfb4585c7-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/24e7e300-53ec-11f1-a694-bf22da6c0ace-rimg-w592-h740-dcc6d3db-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melton-mowbray/bodies-in-motion-oil-painting-workshop/100001988476478676 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting, health-wellness, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Bell Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Melton Mowbray - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bell Centre - **lat**: 52.765283 - **long**: -0.8870766999999999 - **full address**: Bell Centre, 12 The bell centre, Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/baf18f0b529b354ba74179ff5a25447dae0b9e83ac9d88517a96fd151286f51c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777684645 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop being held? - **A:** Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bell Centre, 12 The bell centre, Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop? - **A:** Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop is organized by Kick Up The Arts Melton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bodies in Motion: Oil Painting Workshop 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 Melton Mowbray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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