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22nd/23rd October - AUTUMN GLOW WORKSHOP – Exploring Water Based Media – TWO DAY WORKSHOP

£225.00
Limit 2 per order

Join us for a wonderful two-day Golden Glow Autumn Landscape workshop at Clonterbrook Studio on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October 2026.

Spend a day with each of two award-winning artists, each bringing their own unique approach to painting autumn landscapes:

  • Alison Stafford – Acrylics

  • Allie Pottinger – Watercolours

Although both artists will explore the same autumn landscape theme, you'll enjoy two completely different techniques and teaching styles. Throughout the workshop you'll learn how to create atmospheric scenes, capture the rich jewel tones of autumn foliage, and build your confidence with demonstrations, expert guidance, and plenty of practical tips.

You will do two workshops - one day will be Acrylics with Al Stafford and one day will be Watercolours with Allie Pottinger

Workshop details:

  • Time: 10:00 am – 3:45 pm each day

  • Venue: Clonterbrook Studio, Trap Road, Swettenham Heath, CW12 2LS

  • Materials: All art materials are provided

  • Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits included

  • Please bring: A packed lunch

  • Parking: Free on-site parking

  • Places: Limited to just 6 participants in each workshop to ensure plenty of individual attention in our bright, airy studios.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners through to intermediate painters, whether you're learning for the first time, returning to painting, or looking to develop your skills.

We'd love you to join us for two inspiring days of creativity this autumn.

Watercolour Workshop with Allie Pottinger

Students will learn how to

  • Create glowing autumn light using transparent washes and layering techniques.

  • Paint soft atmospheric backgrounds to give depth and distance to the landscape.

  • Capture vibrant autumn foliage with expressive wet-in-wet and dry brush techniques.

  • Use colour mixing effectively to achieve rich golden, amber, crimson and russet hues without muddying colours.

  • Develop confidence with water control, preserving highlights and creating natural textures for trees, grasses and skies.

Acrylic Workshop with Alison Stafford

Students will learn how to:

  • Build a strong landscape composition that leads the viewer's eye through the scene.

  • Layer acrylic paint to create depth, texture and luminous autumn colours.

  • Paint dramatic skies and atmospheric light using blending and glazing techniques.

  • Create realistic trees, foliage and foreground textures using a variety of brushes and mark-making methods.

  • Add the finishing details and focal points that bring an autumn landscape to life with confidence and impact.

Join us for a wonderful two-day Golden Glow Autumn Landscape workshop at Clonterbrook Studio on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October 2026.

Spend a day with each of two award-winning artists, each bringing their own unique approach to painting autumn landscapes:

  • Alison Stafford – Acrylics

  • Allie Pottinger – Watercolours

Although both artists will explore the same autumn landscape theme, you'll enjoy two completely different techniques and teaching styles. Throughout the workshop you'll learn how to create atmospheric scenes, capture the rich jewel tones of autumn foliage, and build your confidence with demonstrations, expert guidance, and plenty of practical tips.

You will do two workshops - one day will be Acrylics with Al Stafford and one day will be Watercolours with Allie Pottinger

Workshop details:

  • Time: 10:00 am – 3:45 pm each day

  • Venue: Clonterbrook Studio, Trap Road, Swettenham Heath, CW12 2LS

  • Materials: All art materials are provided

  • Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits included

  • Please bring: A packed lunch

  • Parking: Free on-site parking

  • Places: Limited to just 6 participants in each workshop to ensure plenty of individual attention in our bright, airy studios.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners through to intermediate painters, whether you're learning for the first time, returning to painting, or looking to develop your skills.

We'd love you to join us for two inspiring days of creativity this autumn.

Watercolour Workshop with Allie Pottinger

Students will learn how to

  • Create glowing autumn light using transparent washes and layering techniques.

  • Paint soft atmospheric backgrounds to give depth and distance to the landscape.

  • Capture vibrant autumn foliage with expressive wet-in-wet and dry brush techniques.

  • Use colour mixing effectively to achieve rich golden, amber, crimson and russet hues without muddying colours.

  • Develop confidence with water control, preserving highlights and creating natural textures for trees, grasses and skies.

Acrylic Workshop with Alison Stafford

Students will learn how to:

  • Build a strong landscape composition that leads the viewer's eye through the scene.

  • Layer acrylic paint to create depth, texture and luminous autumn colours.

  • Paint dramatic skies and atmospheric light using blending and glazing techniques.

  • Create realistic trees, foliage and foreground textures using a variety of brushes and mark-making methods.

  • Add the finishing details and focal points that bring an autumn landscape to life with confidence and impact.

Waterside Studio is based within the grounds of Clonterbrook House, close to Clonterbrook Opera. It is all on one level but access to the toilet facilities is across a courtyard.

Waterside Studio, Clonterbrook House, Trap Road, Swettenham Heath, CW12 2LS

This workshop is limited to 6 people to ensure one to one tuition and can be booked on a first come first basis.

There is plenty of parking on site which can be found to the back of the courtyard (follow the signposts)

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop to get settled with a cup of tea/coffee.

There will be a lunch break - please bring a packed lunch though there will be cake and biscuits provided.

The workshop will take around 4 hours with a break for lunch.

Please note that phone signal is weak at the studio so if you have any issues on route or wish to get in touch please email me - alison@alisonstafford.com

To reserve your place book on this page, or email the details to alison@alisonstafford.com and I will send you a link for payment

If there is not a viable number of students, workshops may be cancelled and payment returned.

Should you cancel, a refund will be given less 50% of the course fee. It is regretted that no refund can be made in respect of bookings cancelled 30 days (or less) prior to the date of the workshop. The booking is non transferable.

Please note that phone signal is weak at the studio so if you have any issues on route or wish to get in touch please email me - alison@alisonstafford.com