Expressive Landscape Painting Workshop

Buckland Abbey- National Trust
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6EY

Tel: 01822853607

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A landscape painting on an easel in an artist's studio

Opening Times

Season (22 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday10:30 - 16:30

Prices

£95.00 per person

About us

A fun and informative 1 day workshop in which Shirley Kirkcaldy will be demonstrating her expressive approach to landscape painting, covering various techniques and processes to focus on creating landscape paintings full of layers, texture and depth.

The workshop is suitable for beginners who have limited painting experience as well as improvers looking to adopt a looser approach to their work. The foundations of painting will be covered, including composition, tone and complimentary colour palettes and mark-making, as well as use of additional materials, personalised support and 1:1 feedback.

If sufficient interest, a follow up day will be offered for those keen to take a deeper dive into additional materials, collage, inks and exploring of ideas.

No prior experience of acrylic painting is needed, just a willingness to explore and experiment.

You will be provided with 2 canvas boards to encourage you to work on more than one piece at a time. I would recommend you also bring an additional canvas, board or paper in your preferred size. You will also be required to provide your own paints but supplementary supplies will be available to use. Price also includes use of tools and equipment if needed.

You will also need to bring some reference material in relation to a landscape of your choice, which you could work from.

More information and a full materials list will be sent on confirmation of booking.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Turn off A386 Plymouth to Tavistock road and follow brown tourist signs to Buckland Abbey, which is approximately 2.5 miles from Yelverton. The lane from Crapstone has narrow sections but is wide enough for coaches and motorhomes.

We don't advise that you use a SatNav to find us, please follow the brown tourist signs from the A386.

Public Transport Directions

Take bus route 1 (Stagecoach) between Plymouth and Tavistock. Alight at Yelverton. From Yelverton, local bus 55 operates Monday to Saturday.

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