Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics or soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Whether you are on holiday or living nearby, a novice or experienced - everyone is welcome. Located at my home studio the Wednesday workshops held from 10.00am until 4.00pm.​ You have a choice of working in acrylics and/or mixed media or soft pastels. Subjects include: landscapes, still life, abstract, portraits, etc.

The workshops are fun, relaxing and informative.

£60 per person including lunch (approx 30 minutes). The workshops are suitable for any age or experience, maximum class size of 6.

I also hold specialist workshops including, the decorative art of gilding, introduction to landscape painting in soft pastels, antique decoupage, introduction to painting murals professionally and more!

I have a relaxed and informative approach to working with acrylics and mixed media and other techniques. I was a professional muralist for 11 years, specialising in trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) techniques. Although photo realism painting in acrylics was essential in creating a painting illusion, I have also worked more recently with impasto and mixed media using acrylics which is an enjoyable and liberating experience. I was a former member of the Association of Professional Muralists and have appeared on television and radio.


What's included in the price?

Refreshments plus lunch included in day workshop price.

Contact Denise for a list of materials required if you are supplying your own. Alternatively I can supply all materials an additional £10.00.