Introduction to ink – inspired by Turner
An introduction to the fluid and versatile qualities of ink, in collaboration with West Dean College. Learn to control and allow the ink to flow to produce a variety of exciting outcomes.
- Booking essential
On this course you will be taken on a tour of the new Turner exhibition at Petworth House where you will see the landscape paintings he made when he visited this wonderful property.
The course will begin with a series of experiments that will form a mini sketchbook of techniques. You will learn about the properties of ink and how it behaves using a range of methods to encourage a variety of effects and mark-making outcomes. Ink is a fluid drawing medium and bridges the gap between drawing and painting. You will be working with black and white ink to discover how the ink behaves.
Once you have experimented, you will go outside into the grounds of Petworth House, and in the steps of Turner, you will sketch the landscape. You will start small scale, progressing to a larger scale (A2), gaining confidence with the expressive nature of ink and the variety of marks you can make. You will look at tone, line, form and composition and how to make a suggestion of the landscape you see through the marks you make.
At the end of the course, you will have produced a mini sketchbook of techniques and transferred these skills with direct observational drawings from the landscape at Petworth House and the inspiration of the Turner exhibition. You will have learnt about the joy of ink, its fluidity and unpredictability that leads to surprising results. You will have worked outdoors and embraced scale, through starting small and advancing to a larger more expressive piece of work.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £183.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01243 818300
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
Please meet at Petworth House reception from 10am for a 10.15am start (the car park opens at 10am).
- What to bring and wear
Please see the 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.