Playful painting @ The Walled Garden Workshop (July)

A Relaxed Illustrative Painting Workshop with Sally Anderson

Come and spend a creative morning with me drawing, painting and exploring a variety of art materials in a beautiful and inspiring setting.

This workshop is all about taking some time for yourself, slowing down and enjoying the process of making art in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Set in The Walled Garden Workshop, tucked away behind Libby’s Café on Chatsworth Road, we’ll spend 3.5 hours drawing from real-life objects and seasonal inspiration, creating expressive artwork in an illustrative style.

Using a mixture of paint, drawing materials and mixed media, we’ll explore colour, texture, mark-making and composition in a playful and experimental way. Together we’ll focus less on creating a perfect drawing and more on enjoying the creative process, building confidence with materials and developing artwork that feels personal and unique to you.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who already enjoys drawing and painting, this workshop is designed to help you switch off, unwind and spend a few hours immersed in creativity.

I’m a children’s book illustrator with a background in observational drawing, and I currently teach art at college level as well as leading creative workshops for adults. Alongside illustrating books, I create murals, window art and community projects, and I love helping people reconnect with drawing and painting in a fun, accessible and supportive way.

I’ll begin the session with a short demonstration to help everyone get started. Throughout the workshop I’ll be on hand to offer one-to-one guidance, feedback and encouragement as you explore materials and develop your work.

The session is designed to feel relaxed and enjoyable — more like carving out some creative time for yourself than attending a formal class. By the end of the workshop you’ll leave with a collection of artwork and, hopefully, feeling refreshed, inspired and ready to keep creating.

When & Where

The Walled Garden Workshop
Behind Libby’s Café
Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield

3.5-hour workshop

Small, friendly group with plenty of individual support.

Price

£50 per person

Includes all materials and equipment.

ALL BOOKINGS THROUGH MY WEBSITE:
https://www.sallyandersonillustration.com/book-online

More Details

All materials and equipment will be provided, including paints, drawing materials, paper and mixed-media supplies. You’re also very welcome to bring along any favourite materials of your own if you’d like to incorporate them into your work.

Suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced artists.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be available throughout the session, along with a few sweet treats.

Practical Information

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on.

If you have any dietary requirements, accessibility needs or questions about the workshop, please feel free to get in touch.

I look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed and creative morning of drawing and painting.

For any questions, please email:

work.sallyanderson@gmail.com