Join artists Colin and Toby for an action-packed weekend of urban sketching based at the iconic Lower Slaughter Village Hall. Combining indoor studio warm-ups with energetic on-location drawing across the Cotswolds, this fast-paced Saturday and Sunday workshop includes expert tuition, tea, coffee, and light snacks.
Get ready for a dynamic, high-energy weekend of drawing with artists Colin and Toby in the heart of the Cotswolds. Hosted at the iconic Lower Slaughter Village Hall, this action-packed weekend merges indoor studio warm-ups with outdoor urban sketching en plein air, helping you capture historic architecture, streetscapes, and village scenery with confidence and speed.
Schedule & Daily Outline
Saturday (09:00 – 16:00): A full, immersive day starting with studio exercises to loosen up your line work, followed by guided on-location sketching around the village.
Sunday (09:00 – 15:00): A focused session expanding on urban sketching techniques, perspective, and dynamic compositions before wrapping up mid-afternoon.
What Is Included & What to Bring
Included: Full tuition, tea, coffee, and light snacks throughout both days. Core supplementary materials are provided on site.
What to Bring: A sketchbook, watercolour paper (A4 and A3 sizes), watercolours, sketching pens, and watercolour pencils.
Venue Facilities & Logistics
Amenities: The village hall includes a kitchen and fridge to store your lunch, with a local pub just down the road. Bourton-on-the-Water is a 5-minute drive (or 30-minute walk) away for additional shops and food options.
Parking: Free/available parking is located right in Lower Slaughter.
Accommodation: Nearby options include boutique hotels in Lower Slaughter, local Airbnbs in Bourton-on-the-Water, or wider hotel availability in Cheltenham (a 20-minute drive away).
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