Description
At the Allotment – Soft pastel online workshop
Autumn allotments are full of wonderful painting subjects – brilliant flowers, old wood, glass and those slightly untidy arrangements that make a scene feel full of character.
For this workshop we’ll paint a colourful arrangement of dahlias alongside a shed and greenhouse.
It gives us the opportunity to explore several very different textures within one painting without becoming caught up in every tiny detail.
During the workshop we’ll explore:
- simplifying the shapes of flowers
- creating colourful dahlias without painting every petal
- weathered wood and rougher textures
- reflections and transparency in glass
- balancing structure with loose pastel marks
- bringing several different elements together into one composition
When: Tuesday 6 October, 10am–12pm UK time
Where: Live on Zoom
Recording: Available within 24 hours, with access for at least 12 months
Work along with me live or return to the recording whenever it suits you.
A lovely workshop if you enjoy colour, flowers and discovering how different surfaces can be suggested with pastel.
Want to join me for more than one? This workshop is also included in my Autumn Series 2026, with six daytime workshops, the festive workshop, four evening Q&As and additional Series benefits. See more workshops from my Autumn Series 2026.
