WORKSHOPS
BELSAY HALL QUARRY GARDENS -
1 day watercolour workshop led by David Holliday
Friday the 16th of October 2026
I’m excited to share this month’s painting with you. A beautiful scene inspired by the Quarry Gardens at Belsay Hall.
In this class, we’ll bring this atmospheric landscape to life, exploring how to build depth, light and texture with watercolour paint.
You’ll learn how to:
Layer paint from light to dark to create rich, realistic foliage and beautiful depth.
Capture rock textures and bring the dramatic quarry walls to life.
Create dramatic shafts of light as they stream down into the quarry, illuminating the foliage and transforming the whole scene.
We’ll take our time exploring colour, light and texture, with lots of guidance along the way, perfect whether you’re developing your painting skills or simply looking for a relaxing and creative few hours.
I can’t wait to see everyone’s interpretations of this stunning place!
Friday the 16th of October 2026
10am till 2:30pm
The Hearth Arts Centre, Horsley, NE15 0NT
( Inside the Hearth Hall )
£60
No more than 11 people per class.
Booking is taken on a first come, first served basis.
What you need to bring:
Windsor and Newton Cotman watercolour tubes:
Ultramarine
Burn’t Umber
Payne’s Grey ( cotman )
Lamp Black.
Sap Green
Hookers Green ( dark or light )
Round watercolour brushes 0,1,4,10
A small flat square brush if you have one.
A large flat palette.
Masking tape ( low tac if possible ).
I provide the watercolour paper, a drawing and a photo of the image.
What to do about lunch?
The will be a 30min lunch break at 12pm.
I recommend that you bring a packed lunch OR
you can buy takeaway meals from the cafe.
Terms and Conditions
The class is for ages 16 and above.
If you need to cancel please do so 7 days before the date of the class and a full refund will be given.
By booking the workshop you are agreeing to these terms.