This workshop focuses on using a viewfinder and thumbnail grid to crop and sketch multiple compositions across a sketchbook spread using mixed media.

The rhythm and momentum of the method makes for an immersive and productive session, resulting in an array of annotated miniature scenes, which may simply be a stand-alone pleasure or could feed into another creative process.

Please note – this workshop could be taken as a development of ‘Thumbnail Sketching with Ink and Wash’ workshop in the morning as the subjects and textural/compositional foci will be different.

Tansy has 60k+ followers on Instagram under the name ‘palimpsestparade’ and she describes herself as a UK mixed media artist (landscape architect gone rogue). She runs online courses and workshops and we are absolutely privileged to welcome her here for this series of face to face workshops which promise to inspire your future approach to sketching.

All materials for this workshop will be provided including the viewfinders, a small sketchbook, pens, waterbrushes, pencils etc. However, if you’d prefer to bring along your any of your own materials and sketchbooks please do so. 

You may wish to bring a seat to sit on whilst sketching. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. 

This workshop will be taking place in several locations in the village, but please meet at the marquee on the village green where the workshop will start and finish.

Tickets £35  (12 available)

Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 11th March, and 1 week earlier (4th March) for Benefactors of the festival who qualify for Priority Booking. You can become a Benefactor for as little as £50, applications are now open.

The viewfinder: