En Plein Air Sketching Workshop

The French phrase, en plein air, translates – in full or open air.  In art, this term is used to describe paintings and drawings created  in an outdoor environment.  Sketching in the great outdoors, in response to the environment, is an excellent way to develop and express your creativity.

Your tutor will guide you through all of the basics of plein air sketching, including great tips and techniques, which will ensure your observational sketches communicate your ideas with confidence, in the style you envision.  Over time, your sketches may also provide you with a treasure trove of reference for future works of art. 

Sketching En Plein Air is open to all adults over the age of sixteen, from beginners to improvers and for those interested in exploring a new, creative, fun and relaxing pastime.  We will meet inside the Brewhouse for an introduction, after which, we will move outside to sketch next to the beautiful River Tone. 

Tutor Bio

Kay Frost holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and a Professional Graduate Certificate in  Education.  She has over thirty years of experience in art and design and currently writes and delivers art programmes throughout Somerset.  Her own art work is held in private collections and her illustrations are held at the British Library.   

Materials to bring with you on the day – HB, B and one 2B lead pencils and a hard backed A4 sketch book or sheets of white cartridge paper and a clipboard. You are welcome to bring along any other materials  you may wish to work with such as water soluble colour brush marker pens, technical pen, pencils or pastels.