Saturday 16th May
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th June
Saturday 4th July
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July
Saturday 29th August
One and two day workshops available
£185 for one day class
£350 for two day workshop
Plein Air Painting in the Cotswolds
Experience a creative day, or weekend, immersed in nature with artist Adele Riley. Explore expressive plein air painting in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswold Sculpture Park.
This unique workshop is about more than painting — it’s an opportunity to slow down, connect with the landscape, and explore your creativity through colour, texture, and mark-making using acrylic inks.
About the Workshop
Led by Adele Riley, this inspiring workshop invites you to explore painting in a relaxed and intuitive way, letting go of ideas of perfection and embracing the process of creative expression.
Working outdoors in the landscape, you’ll be encouraged to respond to your surroundings through acrylic inks, capturing the atmosphere, movement, and energy of the natural environment.
The two day workshop will include the experience of woodland walks and forest bathing, creating a calm and immersive setting that supports both creativity and wellbeing.
Whether you join for a one-day session or a two-day experience, you’ll leave with a collection of work and a refreshed, more confident approach to painting.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to plein air painting techniques
- Working with acrylic inks in an expressive and intuitive way
- Responding to landscape, light, and movement
- Letting go of perfection and developing personal style
- Exploring creativity through nature and observation
What’s Included
- All art materials provided
- Personal tuition in a small group setting
- Guidance on materials and techniques used
- Morning coffee and pastry
- Delicious vegan lunch
- Tea and homemade cake
- Boards to mount your finished work
- Optional guided woodland walk and forest bathing (two-day workshop)
Who It’s For
This workshop is suitable for:
- Beginners to intermediate level
- Anyone interested in painting in nature
- Creatives looking for a more expressive, process-led approach
No prior experience is necessary.
Workshop Details
- Location: Cotswold Sculpture Park
- One-Day Workshop: 10am – 5pm | £185
- Two-Day Workshop: 10am – 5pm | £350
2026 Dates:
- Abstracting the Land – 16th May / 6th–7th June
- Within the Trees – 4th July / 25th–26th July
- Wild Meadow Grasses – 29th August
About Adele Riley
Adele Riley is an experienced artist and tutor whose practice centres around expressive landscape painting. Through her A.R.T Experience workshops, she encourages participants to connect with nature, explore their creativity, and develop confidence in their own artistic voice.
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited to maintain a relaxed and supportive group environment.
👉 You can book directly with Adele by following the link below
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