Sketch Events & Socials

29/10/2026

Coming up next week, 5th November, our artists will be working on their own explosion of colour using oil
pastels on fabric in our Winter Hygge Oil Pastel workshop.

Here is an example of a recent piece for the Tropical Oil Pastel Workshop we did this Summer....

This time our focus will be on a rich warm colour palette that will bring our canvases to life, capturing textures inspired by Winter foliage and florals.

*This class is now SOLD OUT.

23/10/2026

Such a gorgeous evening spent with a wonderful group of artists and at the most perfect venue.

We started the evening on a journey to wind down, relax and be in the moment. Exploring our observational skills through different mediums and appreciating the glorious beauty of botanical still life. Noticing and acknowledging those intricate, yet delicate details on every bloom.

As we used our creative skills we also worked towards building the foundations to be able to apply our work to our final canvas.

Everyone immersed themselves in the evening and took inspiration from the still life and embraced the techniques we developed.

A whole 2 hours where everyone was in the moment and allowed their inner artist the freedom to create...

The results were outstanding, truly beautiful works of art to be proud of and a journey that I hope will continue.

I was so excited to run this class capturing botanicals on a black canvas, to see each and every artist interpretations....

And all I say is that I'm super proud of every single one!

Thank You to the amazing staff
Farmers Arms, Poynton and for providing the perfect venue and to those
for asking me to host a class in - it was an absolute pleasure 🥰

22/10/2026

15/10/2026

Autumn Botanical Still
Life, where the drama of a dark canvas (Tenebrism) meets the deep velvet warmth and rich highlights of seasonal florals.

A scene reminiscent of the baroque period, a coming together of fine art evolved to a new era where folk culture and traditional crafts bring about a new subject... a study and appreciation of the natural botanical beauty around us.

With masters of this movement stemming from Europe including Spanish artist Juan de Arellano, Bavarian artist Barbara Regina Dietzch, Dutch artists Rachel Ruysch and Jan Davidsz. De Heem.

The influence touched the shores of Mexico through colonization during the Spanish Golden Age and parts of the USA; Hudson River Valley (modern-day New York, New Jersey, and Delaware - in the 17th century, establishing New Amsterdam) Marking the Dutch Golden Age of homestead, craft and a new scientific botanical art.

It you would like to create your own seasonal canvas of floral drama, click the link in our bio to see where we shall be running our next Botanical Still Life Art retreats - 2hrs of immersed creativity, mindfulness... presence... expression...
Art is for all!

13/10/2026

With two classes left before we wind down and settle into deep winter, it's been so good to take a look back at our creative journey in 2026 and reflect on the amount of truly inspiring artists that have come along to join us in our spaces.

It has been an absolute pleasure and I am looking forward to bringing more to you in the new year!

04/10/2026

Blending intense drama of tenebrism with the raw charm of naive folk art for the ultimate moody aesthetic perfect inspiration for an autumnal botanical still-life
Want to try your hand at this technique? Visit our Eventbrite link in the bio above for details....

21/09/2026

Coming up, I am delighted to confirm that the wonderful have been in touch and invited me to bring Sketch Events & Socials to the heart of their community on the evening of Thursday 22nd October at the

Come along and join us as we bring you a BOTANICAL STILL LIFE Art Retreat, a class that ignites all your senses with beautiful botanicals and inspiring holistic practices we will bring out the inner artist in you as we guide you toward a final piece to be proud of.

A nod to seasonal festivities brings you final theme of folk art, bright botanicals and mixed media as we gain inspiration from Mexican folk canvases.

For more information and book your place visit our Eventbrite page via the link in the bio.

Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment for a wonderful evening getting creative.

£25pp (includes all materials)

*drinks not included, the Farmer Arms team will be running their bar as usual for you to purchase alcoholic / non alcoholic beverages. There is also the option to book in for food before the event, perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Here is the direct link to book tickets for this event only:

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/botanical-still-life-art-retreat-x-after-5-poynton-tickets-2001841747555

13/09/2026

Taking bookings now for the November’s Winter Hygge Oil Pastel Class, for more info visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/botanical-hygge-oil-pastel-workshop-with-sketch-tickets-1999929453833

*Tickets are limited and selling fast!

05/09/2026

Here is the line up of the fabulous Matisse inspired 'Drawing With Scissors' final pieces, a collection of works that have been carefully pulled together following an immersive 2hours learning the art of abstracting what we see and hear.

The work produced was beautiful, I would happily have any of these artworks hanging on my walls at home.

Simply stunning 🤩

22/07/2026

Our artists created beautiful pieces inspired by flora & fauna Japanese style. Presented with a workshop to explore watercolour and ink, where we also introduced key techniques used by Japanese Calligraphers to learn the art of slowing down and being present.

A beautiful class with the most beautiful group of artists…