Workshop

Making your mark

17 October 2026
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
£90

Join artist John Somerscales for a day drawing, from quick gestural sketches to more considered studies.

About the workshop

An exploration of drawing techniques and ideas.

Join artist John Somerscales for a day drawing, from quick gestural sketches to more considered studies:

We will look at how to draw trees and figures, try mark-making and shading, using pencil, pens, mixed media, pastels and colour.

An equipment list will be sent to you.

About the Tutor

John is a professional artist working in watercolour, oil, and acrylic. He has been teaching painting and drawing techniques for over 15 years. He has exhibited his work in Oxford, London and Brittany as well as with the Pure Watercolour Society.

He is a regular participator in Oxford Artweeks, is a member of Oxford Art Society and has written several articles on painting techniques for The Artist magazine.

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