Atmospheric Watercolours Workshop
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April 2027 - Cober Hill with Andrew Storrie - Weekend Break Available
Available spaces
Join popular North Yorkshire watercolour artist Andrew Storrie for an intensive and inspiring two-day watercolour workshop at the beautiful Cober Hill mansion house. Andrew is a highly regarded watercolourist known for his fresh, atmospheric, and expressive style. With many years of teaching experience, he has a wonderful ability to make watercolour accessible and enjoyable for all abilities. Andrew specialises in capturing the landscapes and coastline of North Yorkshire with a loose, confident approach that emphasises light, mood, and spontaneity. This two-day workshop is perfect for beginners and improvers who want to develop their watercolour skills in a short but focused period. Each day you will work on a new watercolour painting under Andrew’s guidance. The workshop will feature clear demonstrations of key techniques followed by plenty of time for you to paint and receive individual support. Andrew will guide you through different approaches each day, inspiring confidence and helping unlock the secrets of this medium. Techniques you will explore include: Wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry methods Beautiful soft washes and glazing techniques Effective colour mixing and harmonious palettes Creating texture and expressive marks Capturing light, atmosphere, and mood in the landscape Loose, confident brushwork and strong composition Set in the inspiring surroundings of Cober Hill, you’ll have the opportunity to sketch outdoors (weather permitting) and develop your work in the well-lit studios. By the end of the two days, you will have completed two finished paintings and gained valuable new skills to take forward in your watercolour journey. This is an excellent opportunity to build confidence, learn new techniques, and enjoy the creative process alongside like-minded artists in a welcoming environment. Whether you’ve never picked up a watercolour brush before or you’re looking to improve and refine your skills, Andrew’s course will leave you feeling inspired and more confident in your painting. This course is suitable for all levels. This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR Turn this workshop into a three-night stay at Cober Hill’s historic mansion house. The residential package costs an additional £405 per person. Check-in from 3pm Friday 16th April check-out by 10.30am Monday 19th April. Please select the accommodation option on the booking form. Includes all materials, refreshments and lunch.
Cancellation Policy
Right to Cancel and Receive Reimbursement The statutory 14-day cooling-off period does not apply to accommodation and leisure services provided on specific dates. We offer the following goodwill policy: Cancellation & Refund Policy: More than 12 weeks before arrival: Full refund minus £30 administration fee per person. 6–12 weeks before arrival: 75% refund. 4–6 weeks before arrival: 50% refund. Less than 4 weeks before arrival: No refund. Cancellations must be made in writing to info@bookaclass.com. Refunds (where due) will be processed within 10 business days. Travel / Holiday Insurance Recommendation We strongly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel or holiday insurance at the time of booking. This should cover cancellation or curtailment, medical expenses, personal belongings, and any other relevant risks. We cannot be held responsible for any losses, damages, or additional costs you may incur due to cancellation, illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances if you do not have adequate insurance in place. Rescheduling: Possible up to 8 weeks before arrival (subject to availability). A £30 administration fee applies for changes made later. Our Right to Cancel: We may cancel a residential stay due to insufficient numbers or force majeure. In such cases we will first offer an alternative date before offering a full refund.