Workshops
Explore a range of inspiring art workshops for all ages and abilities. From upcoming Drink & Draw sessions to hands-on printmaking, collage, and nature-inspired art, my workshops offer a fun and welcoming space to get creative.
Browse upcoming events, discover highlights from past workshops, and find out how to book a bespoke session for your school, community group, or event.
Join me for a relaxed, engaging experience that brings people together through art!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ✹
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ✹
Drink & Draw - Friday 25th April
Studio Sherborne,
Old Yarn Mills, Dorset
Grab a drink from the yard (or BYOB), and join us for another evening of drawing activities guided by illustrators Rachel Akerman and Becky Brooks. Complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival!
These sessions feature regularly in Studio Sherborne’s calendar - this is a fun, informal session for those that want to dip their toe into creativity in a sociable environment. No previous experience required, all materials provided. Book online at studiosherborne.uk
Sketchbook Club - Wednesday 14th May
Studio Sherborne,
Old Yarn Mills, Dorset
A new session for practising artists, journal makers, and anyone looking to develop their sketchbook practice in a supportive, communal environment. Looking to explore new ideas or seeking feedback on a project? This is the space for you!
Feel free to bring along anything you fancy—current projects, creative prompts for inspiration, or just your sketchbook. It’s a great chance to connect, share ideas, and get creative in good company. As always, we’ll have a variety of materials for you to use, plus tea, coffee, and cake included!
Drink & Draw - Friday 25th March
Studio Sherborne,
Old Yarn Mills, Dorset
Grab a drink from the yard (or BYOB), and join us for another evening of drawing activities guided by illustrators Rachel Akerman and Becky Brooks. Complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival!
These sessions feature regularly in Studio Sherborne’s calendar - this is a fun, informal session for those that want to dip their toe into creativity in a sociable environment. No previous experience required, all materials provided. Book online at studiosherborne.uk
Sketchbook Club - Wednesday 11th June
Studio Sherborne,
Old Yarn Mills, Dorset
A new session for practising artists, journal makers, and anyone looking to develop their sketchbook practice in a supportive, communal environment. Looking to explore new ideas or seeking feedback on a project? This is the space for you!
Feel free to bring along anything you fancy—current projects, creative prompts for inspiration, or just your sketchbook. It’s a great chance to connect, share ideas, and get creative in good company. As always, we’ll have a variety of materials for you to use, plus tea, coffee, and cake included!
Creative Workshops for Everyone
Looking for an Experienced Workshop Facilitator in the South West?
I offer engaging, hands-on workshops for festivals, events, arts organisations, schools, and community groups. Whether you’re looking for a structured session with booked spaces or an informal drop-in experience, I can tailor workshops to suit all ages—children, young people, and adults alike.
With a background in illustration, education and creative learning, I guide participants through technical skill-building with a fun, relaxed atmosphere, making creativity accessible to all.
Workshops can be based on a range of themes and techniques, including nature-inspired art, heritage-themed projects, still life, collage, embossing, and printmaking. My workshops blend technical skill-building with a fun, relaxed atmosphere, making creativity accessible to all.
Past Workshops
Doggy Drink & Draw
Our Doggy Drink & Draw was a fantastic evening of creativity, laughter, and wagging tails! Guests explored playful illustration prompts, quick sketches, and longer poses—all inspired by our wonderful four-legged models. Our canine companions stole the show, providing endless inspiration (when they weren’t too busy being pampered!).
Sketchbook Club
During this session, attendees brought sketchbooks, inspirational photos, books, and fresh ideas to explore with new materials. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share creativity, and experiment in a supportive and inspiring space.
Dorset Landscapes Collage Workshop
Inspired by Jeremy Gardiner’s Turning the Tide exhibition and Dorset’s unique geology, I led a children’s workshop at The Sherborne as part of their summer programme. Participants explored collage and mixed media techniques, incorporating maps, recycled materials, and hand-drawn elements to create their own artworks.
Festive Drink & Draw
This December, we hosted two special festive Drink & Draw evenings. With glasses of fizz in hand, attendees warmed up with playful drawing games.
The sessions were a fun and relaxed way for people to connect, unwind, and explore their creativity, whether they were seasoned artists or just looking for a social night out.
Illustrated Foil Decorations
A cosy and creative morning crafting embossed foil decorations— made for the Christmas tree or given as gifts. Each attendee brought their own unique style to the workshop, designing beautifully intricate pieces inspired by folk art, desert cacti, and woodland treasures, all brought to life in shimmering copper.
Drink & Draw - Still Life
Another fantastic Drink & Draw evening at Studio Sherborne! We began with fun warm-up activities to help attendees relax, get to know each other, and spark creativity. Then, we moved on to a collage-based activity, drawing inspiration from a cosy still-life setup in the studio. A wonderful evening of art, conversation, and creative exploration!