Guided by Peak District artist Sue Nichol, learn how to capture the different moods of water in your artwork.
Join Peak District artist Sue Nichol for a unique oil painting masterclass in the beautiful Chatsworth Garden art studio.
Together with like-minded amateur artists, you will explore how to capture water in all its moods in your artwork — from dramatic storms and sunlit ripples to calm, grey days where everything feels monochrome.
The day will cover:
How to mix colours to reflect different lighting conditions
How to create the look and feel of wet, moving water
How to convey the energy and motion of waves
Sue will guide you step by step through the oil painting process, from planning a strong composition to working confidently with your materials, offering personalised feedback throughout.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with oil paint as well as cold wax, painting knives, and pigment sticks—learning how to use traditional media in a fresh, expressive way. You’re welcome to experiment as much as you like.
This workshop is ideal for both complete beginners and more experienced artists looking to broaden their skills or for ways to loosen their style and experiment with compatible mediums.
£125 per person includes access to the garden and farmyard.
For full event information please go to the Chatsworth website here.
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Visitor information
Address
Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
01246 565300
Opening times
Chatsworth is open from mid-March to early January, and closed 24 - 26 December and 1 January. Art Pass discount is not valid from 1 November - early January during the Christmas exhibition.
The booking code for National Art Pass members is ARTFUND25
The code must be entered in the coupon/promo code box on the billing information page, and will only work on one ticket in the basket. Each member will need to book individually to redeem the discount.
Members must present a valid Art Pass on arrival to validate their discounted entry ticket.
Exclusions and safety measures
Closed 24, 25 & 26 December & 1 January.
Opening times vary throughout the year, check the website for details.
