Time & Location

25 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:00

The Old School House Boscombe, Gladstone Mews, Gladstone Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6BG, UK

About the event

Paint beautiful butterflies found in Dorset using pen and watercolours in this fun paint along workshop! Suitable for beginner artists and creatives who have never tried these materials or those who would like to attend a fun, social art event. All materials provided plus tea and coffee.

We will create 2-3 A5 sized watercolour pieces during the session. Photos will be provided for reference and the class will be based around working from the photos provided. However if you would prefer to paint from your own images, feel free to bring your these along too!

Benefits of paint along workshops:

• Meet new people.
• Explore and learn watercolour techniques.
• Be inspired to love local nature through art.
• Painting is great for mental wellbeing!

Why pen and watercolour? This type of technique is very freeing and quick for beginners to pick up. Pen and watercolour allows for an illustrative style which can be as abstract or detailed/realistic as you wish. Everyone's painting and creative style is different. This class will enable you to learn, experiment and unlock your creative capabilities while having fun and admiring the beauty of local nature.

Experienced watercolour artist Anna will go over watercolour techniques for those who are new to using these materials and will be break down the painting processes step by step. She will be on hand to guide your individual creative process and answer any questions.

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