• BOTANICAL & NATURAL HISTORY COLOURED PENCIL DRAWING :: IN-PERSON COURSES 2026

    Price range: £65.00 through £220.00

    With Linda Hampson

    Coloured pencil is a marvellously versatile medium. We will work with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils. You will learn how to layer and blend and various other ‘tricks’ and techniques. Beginners and improvers are welcome. It is genuinely an easy medium to master and so I invite you to join me for a series of workshops either 'ONLINE' or 'IN PERSON' or mix and match so you can enjoy a tutorial every month of the year! 5% of our ‘Devon Wildlife Series’ online course fees will go to Devon Wildlife Trust to helping their work to enhance and conserve our precious landscape & environment. ‘SPRING’ ONLINE TUTORIALS 2026 Available as a trial bundle for £20 – with option to upgrade to continue for the full year January 2026 Eurasian Wolf February 2026 Snowdrops March 2026 Woodpecker April 2026 Red & Brown Onions  

    ‘IN PERSON’CLASSES 2026 £65 per class

     

    Tuesday 21st April 2026 Red & Brown Onions (botanical study)

    Tuesday 15th September 2026 Snowy Owl (natural history)

    Monday 16th November 2026 Festive Fir Moustery ( jolly seasonal course includes a glass of festive cheer)

     

    You will also receive the online tutorial for the in-person course you attend,  just in case you need to recap or for future reference.

     

    A FULL YEAR of ONLINE ONLY TUTORIALS 2026 A whole year of monthly online tutorials sent to your inbox for you to enjoy at your leisure!  January 2026 Eurasian Wolf February 2026 Snowdrops March 2026 Woodpecker April 2026 Red & Brown Onions May 2026 Bluebells June 2026 Beetroot July 2026 Dahlia August 2026 Plums September 2026 Snowy Owl October 2026 Lady Bird November 2026 Woodland Fungi December 2026 Festive Fir Moustery

    BOTANICAL & NATURAL HISTORY COLOURED PENCIL DRAWING COURSES 2026

    SPRING BUNDLE 2026 'ONLINE' ONLY

    Online courses are sent to you as a video tutorial, accompanied by notes, a line drawing, pencil/paper list and reference images so that you can enjoy at any time at your own pace.

    Available as a trial bundle for £20 – with option to upgrade to continue for the full year January 2026 Eurasian Wolf February 2026 Snowdrops March 2026 Woodpecker April 2026 Red & Brown Onions

    If you enjoy these first four 'online' tutorials you can upgrade at any time to receive an online tutorial each month of the year, or join us for 'in-person' classes.

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    ATTEND ‘IN PERSON’ 2026 (ALSO AVAILABLE AS 'ONLINE' VIDEO TUTORIALS)

    ‘IN PERSON’CLASSES  £65 per class

     Tuesday 21st April 2026 Red & Brown Onions (botanical study)

    Tuesday 15th September 2026 Snowy Owl (natural history)

    Monday 16th November 2026 Festive Fir Moustery (jolly seasonal course includes a glass of festive cheer)

     You will also receive the online tutorial for the in-person course you attend,  just in case you need to recap or for future reference.

     

     SPECIAL OFFERS

    We are offering these courses as ONLINE only, IN PERSON only and as a COMBINATION of the two:  ‘IN PERSON ONLY’ OPTIONS Individual IN PERSON classes are available to book at £65 each OR book all three Classes IN PERSON for £180. * You will also receive a complimentary online tutorial for every ‘in person’ class you attend to help you continue at home as well as your usual written notes & reference.  All videos will be accessible on Youtube.*
    ALL ‘IN PERSON’ COURSES WITH FULL YEAR OF ONLINE COURSES TOO Attend all three Classes IN PERSON courses AND also receive the full year of ONLINE tutorials for £220. * You will receive an online tutorial for every month of the year as well as the ‘in person’ classes you attend*

     ‘ONLINE TUTORIALS ONLY' OPTION

    ONLINE video tutorials are prerecorded and not live, so you can enjoy them at your own pace, stop and start or simply save them for a rainy day. Annual online subscription includes a monthly video tutorial, written notes, line drawing, reference material and pencil and paper list for each artwork, as well as the opportunity to email Linda should you need help or feedback. It also includes discounts for online library purchases. If you can't attend in person;  12 months ONLINE only subscription for just £60 – or try the first four months for £20 with the option to continue if you enjoy it! Click here for full details here...
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  • ONLINE MEMBERS OPTIONAL UPGRADE TO IN-PERSON BOTANICAL & NATURAL HISTORY COLOURED PENCIL DRAWING COURSES 2025

    Price range: £60.00 through £220.00

    SUMMER TERM 2025

    Tuesday 25th March 2025 Budding Magnolia (botanical study)

    Tuesday 29th April 2025 Nasturtium (using orange & water droplets)

    Tuesday 13th May 2025 ‘Dandelion clocks (dark backgrounds)

    Tuesday 17th June 2024 Bumblebees (insect study)

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    AUTUMN TERM 2025

    Tuesday 23rd September 2025  Butterfly (natural history)

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 Autumn Leaves (a look at leaf structures)

    Tuesday 11th November 2025 Red Squirrel (beautiful eyes and fur)

    Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Festive Pears (in person course includes a glass of festive cheer)

    ONLINE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR IN-PERSON COURSES

    & ENJOY A £5 DISCOUNT USING THIS BOOKING LINK

    Please check availability before booking!

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  • BOTANICAL & NATURAL HISTORY COLOURED PENCIL DRAWING :: IN-PERSON COURSES 2025

    Price range: £65.00 through £440.00

    With Linda Hampson

    Coloured pencil is a marvellously versatile medium. We will work with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils. You will learn how to layer and blend and various other ‘tricks’ and techniques. Beginners and improvers are welcome. It is genuinely an easy medium to master and so I invite you to join me for a series of workshops either 'ONLINE' or 'IN PERSON' or mix and match so you can enjoy a tutorial every month of the year! 5% of our ‘Devon Wildlife Series’ online course fees will go to Devon Wildlife Trust to helping their work to enhance and conserve our precious landscape & environment.

    BOTANICAL & NATURAL HISTORY COLOURED PENCIL DRAWING COURSES 2025

    SPRING BUNDLE 2025 'ONLINE' ONLY

    Online courses are sent to you as a video tutorial, accompanied by notes, a line drawing, pencil/paper list and reference images so that you can enjoy at any time at your own pace.

    January 2025 'Peppers'

    February 2025  'Sparrows'

    If you enjoy these first two'online' tutorials you can upgrade at any time to receive an online tutorial each month of the year, or join us for 'in-person' classes.

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    SUMMER TERM 2025 ATTEND ‘IN PERSON’ OR ALSO AVAILABLE AS 'ONLINE' VIDEO TUTORIALS

    Tuesday 25th March 2025 Budding Magnolia (botanical study)

    Tuesday 29th April 2025 Nasturtium (using orange & water droplets)

    Tuesday 13th May 2025 ‘Dandelion clocks (dark backgrounds)

    Tuesday 17th June 2024 Bumblebees (insect study)

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    'MID SUMMER' ONLINE ONLY 

    July 2025  Gardenia (composition)

    August 2025  Hummingbird & Fuchsia (composition)

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    AUTUMN TERM 2025 ATTEND ‘IN PERSON’ OR AVAILABLE AS 'ONLINE' VIDEO TUTORIALS

    Tuesday 23rd September 2025  Butterfly (natural history)

    Tuesday 7th October 2025 Autumn Leaves (a look at leaf structures)

    Tuesday 11th November 2025 Red Squirrel (beautiful eyes and fur)

    Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Festive Pears (in person course includes a glass of festive cheer)

     

     SPECIAL OFFERS

    We are offering these courses as ONLINE only, IN PERSON only and as a COMBINATION of the two:  ‘IN PERSON ONLY’ OPTIONS Individual IN PERSON classes are available to book at £65 each. OR book a set of four Classes IN PERSON (Summer or Autumn Term) for £240. OR book both Summer and Autumn Term IN PERSON for £440 and get the SPRING & MID SUMMER EXTRA ONLINE ONLY TUTORIALS in January & February, July & August for free (that’s £55 per class plus  free online tutorials worth £20!) *NEW* You will also receive a complimentary online tutorial for every ‘in person’ class you attend to help you continue at home as well as your usual written notes & reference.  All videos will be accessible on Youtube.

     ‘ONLINE TUTORIALS ONLY' OPTIONS

    ONLINE video tutorials are prerecorded and not live, so you can enjoy them at your own pace, stop and start or simply save them for a rainy day. Annual online subscription includes a monthly video tutorial, written notes, line drawing, reference material and pencil and paper list for each artwork, as well as the opportunity to email Linda should you need help or feedback. It also includes discounts for online library purchases. If you can't attend in person;  12 months ONLINE only subscription for just £60 – or try the first three months for £15 with the option to continue if you enjoy it! Click here for full details here...
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  • INTRODUCTION TO TROMPE L’OEIL VICTORIAN PRESSED SEAWEED – BEGINNERS BOTANICAL COLOURED PENCIL DRAWING :: ONLINE COURSE

    £25.00

    With Linda Hampson Member of the SW Society of Botanical Artists

    For those of you unable to attend Linda's course in person we offer the option of joining us online. The 'Introduction to Trompe L'oeil - Victorian Collector's Pressed Seaweed'  course is a wonderful course for complete beginners or improvers who might want to learn more of the technique. You can be assured of an artwork to be proud of at the end of this lesson. A set of notes, guidance on paper and pencils to use and an instructional video for this course are all included. All you need is a small selection of Faber Castell Polychromos pencils, good quality drawing paper and a few pencil case items (you will be supplied with a detailed list on purchasing the course). We invite you to share your outcomes with Linda and of course be in touch if you have any concerns or need help by email for the duration of the course. Coloured pencil is a marvellously versatile medium and it is genuinely an easy medium to master when you have learned the basic techniques. Linda invites you to join her for a series of workshops specifically using Faber Castell Polychromos pencils. If you get hooked see our growing range of other ONLINE courses, or visit us in person for a course at The Old Kennels! Run Time: 1hr52mins

    Beginners Course - Introduction to Trompe L'oeil - Victorian Collector's Pressed Seaweed (Beginners coloured pencil techniques) £25

     
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