Join us for an introductory oil painting workshop inspired by the Lake District landscape and Wainwright’s 214 iconic fells. Experienced local artist, Victoria Rose Miller, who’s Painting the Wainwrights exhibition is on at the Old Courthouse Gallery later this summer, will guide you through the rewarding process of oil painting. Sharing her tips and techniques to creating striking Lake District paintings.

You are welcome to bring your own image of your favourite Wainwright fell to paint, or you can choose from a selection of carefully curated images provided by Victoria on the day.

Please bring:

• A set of oil colours

• A selection of brushes – various sizes.

• A palette or mixing tray.

• A small to medium-sized stretched canvas or canvas board – size of your choice. Ensure surfaces are primed.

If you’d prefer, you can purchase your own set of the above from the artist on the day for £45.

Oil painting is great fun, but it can get messy, so please wear an old set of clothes or bring an apron. As it’s a slow drying paint, you’ll be taking home a canvas which will need to be transported carefully.

This event is in support of the Alfred Wainwright exhibition hosted by The Armitt, co-curated by Chris Butterfield

About the Artist

Lakes-based artist, Victoria Rose Miller, works predominantly in oil and is drawn to the play of light over the landscape. Born and raised in South Africa, she’s been exhibiting her work for over two decades and has collectors both locally and abroad. In the summer of 2024, she took part in the Lakes Artist Society’s Summer Exhibition celebrating 120 years and in 2025 she’s hosting her first solo exhibition at the Old Courthouse Gallery in Ambleside, “Painting the Wainwrights”