Line & Wash Art Workshop with John Harrison - Friday 16th May 2025

Line & Wash Art Workshop with John Harrison 

Try your hand at “line and wash” – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour – with Yorkshire artist John Harrison. You will start the day with an introduction to John’s particular style of line and wash, and the importance he places on drawing and sketching. This will be followed by a group exercise to get your drawing into gear, then you'll move on to a full-blown piece working from reference photos supplied and utilising the techniques described by John, who will offer advice, hints and tips throughout the session.

John's favoured subject matter features built structures in the wider landscape, exploring the contrast between the man-made and the natural. Largely self-taught, he doesn’t consider himself a painter, but uses the unpredictable yet exciting medium of watercolour to highlight his drawings. He runs many workshops and classes, details of which are posted on his website. His work is in many private collections both in the UK and internationally, he undertakes commissions both private and corporate and recently appeared on the Channel 5 revival of Watercolour Challenge.

This workshop is most suitable for those with some experience in Pen and/or Line and Wash — even if only a few hours, but John is equally comfortable with complete beginners.

A note from John...

In terms of the workshop - I will provide all necessary reference material for the exercises and paintings - you will just need the tools for your painting:

• Watercolour paints
• Good quality watercolour paper or pad( at least 300g with a rough finish)
• Brushes( I find that round brushes in sizes 8,10,12 are best)
• Soft (2B) pencil
• A waterproof ink pen (don't worry if you can't easily get this last one - I will have some of these for purchase on the day, as this pen is intrinsic in my style of line and wash)

I will have some extra sheets of the Saunders Waterford 300g rough that I use for purchase, too: I can't stress enough how important it is to use good quality paper, otherwise you will be disappointed with the result....

The Details

This workshop will take place on our Terrace (to the right of The Garden Cafe) in our Marquee. Please wear suitable clothing, although it is heated on cooler days. Your ticket price includes tea, coffee, a freshly made lunch, and a home-baked sweet treat. Seating in the Marquee is metal chairs or benches, so you may wish to bring a cushion to sit on.

Please advise of dietary requirements when booking.

Enjoy 10% off on The Day

When buying online, your ticket will be emailed to you. You do not need to print this at home as we have a record here, to check you in on arrival. On the day of the workshop, you will be given a 10% voucher to spend on the day of the workshop, so don’t forget to make the most of some shopping time before or after your workshop! Please note, the voucher cannot be used against Garden Furniture, existing promotions, or in The Garden Cafe or The Food Hall.

You can also book with us in-store or over the phone by calling us on 015395 63630.

Please note, tickets are non-refundable. Dogs are not permitted to be in attendance at any workshops.