Landscape drawing for beginners – inspired by Turner
Learn the basics of landscape drawing, including perspective, scale, tone and composition. Create several drawings in the inspiring environment of Petworth House and see the Turner exhibition.
- Booking essential
This exciting workshop in collaboration with West Dean College will draw its inspiration from the grounds at Petworth and the exhibition of Turner's work. You will learn about the experimental ways in which Turner made his landscape paintings and explore these ideas for yourself.
The workshop will focus on black and white media using charcoal, compressed charcoal, black ink and black acrylic paint to make experimental abstracted landscapes.
You will learn the basics of landscape drawing where your tutor will explain the use of perspective, scale, tone and composition. You will learn about pictorial recession and the use of line and contrast. You will experiment with touch and mark-marking to suggest and evoke qualities of the landscape.
By the end of the day you will have produced several drawings inspired by the environment at Petworth House and the Turner exhibition.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £180.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01243 818300
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
Please report to reception at Petworth House from 10am for a 10.15am start (the car park opens at 10am).
- What to bring and wear
Please see Course Materials section on the West Dean course information page.
- Accessibility
It is a 10 minute walk from the main visitor car park to the studio at Petworth. There is a mobility vehicle for those who might find this walk difficult.
- Other
Please be aware that in the event of extreme weather forecast, such as high winds, the site at Petworth may be closed. We will inform you the day before if a cancellation becomes necessary and refund the cost of the course in full.
Upcoming events
Little Antlers: Wild Wednesdays
Join us for some hands-on fun! Roll up your sleeves and dive into our crafts and activities, specially designed for our littlest visitors. These activities include make and take crafts, and may take place outdoors, so come prepared!
Little Antlers: Story Time
Join us for a special story time at Petworth Park, designed specifically for toddlers aged 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Learn new stories or enjoy some classics, and afterwards take part in a ‘make and take’ crafting activity based on the book!
Spring Festival 2025
Join us from 5 - 27 April for our annual Spring Festival to celebrate the arrival of a new season with spectacular bulb displays, events and activities.