Spend the day learning to paint still life with experienced tutor Penny German, a loose floral study alla prima.

The day will start with your tutor explaining her approach to the subject matter (a simple peony bunch in a simple vase) taking in tonal, colour and temperature. This will be followed by a demonstration with questions and answers.

The rest of the day will be spent with students working on their own piece with guidance from the tutor as and when required. She will circulate, offering advice and direction.

Students should leave with a finished piece (or something to finish at home) and knowledge of tone, colour and temperature.

The course is designed for intermediate oil painters who are familiar with their materials.

Penny German is an artist who paints, from life, in oils.  A full member of Chelsea Art Society and an associate member of the RBSA, she also exhibits regularly at the Mall Galleries and with Chelsea Art Society.  She is a founder member of Floris Fine Art, a new collaboration of floral oil painters and a regular contributor to The Artist magazine.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on 15th March and 1 week earlier to festival benefactors who qualify for priority booking