Bringing Fire to Life Masterclass
Four-Night Residential Check-in Monday 17th August 2026 Check-out Friday 21st August 2026
Available spaces
This masterclass with Elisha Enfield, Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year winner 2022 offers an expanded exploration of painting fire in the landscape. Building on the structure of her popular one-day session, the course allows more time to develop ideas, refine technique, and create a resolved oil painting. The workshop begins with drawing and underpainting, establishing composition and tonal values. With extended time at this stage, participants will explore how light behaves, how it radiates, softens, and interacts with the surrounding environment, forming the foundation for the painting. From there, attention shifts to the landscape. Through demonstrations and guided practice, Elisha will explore how colour, contrast and atmosphere can situate fire within a wider setting, whether against open ground, trees or evening light. The relationship between flame and environment becomes central, shaping both mood and meaning. This will involve some outdoor sketching and exercises. Participants will then develop the fire itself, using the fluidity and transparency of oils to build luminous, dynamic flames. Techniques of layering and removal will be introduced to create depth, movement and intensity. The final stage focuses on refinement, bringing together composition, light and atmosphere into a cohesive whole. With individual feedback throughout, participants are supported in developing their own approach and resolving a finished work. Suitable for all levels, this residential offers a considered space to experiment, deepen understanding and explore the challenges and rewards of bringing fire to life in paint. About Elisha Drawing from stories of fire and ritual, Elisha Enfield’s work explores the layered histories of landscape and memory. A graduate of the University of Brighton (2011), she has been selected for the BEEP Painting Biennial, John Ruskin Prize, and Jackson’s Art Prize, with work held in collections worldwide. Residential Details This masterclass includes a full board four-night stay in your own en-suite room at the scenic Cober Hill retreat, just outside Scarborough and includes all materials and equipment. Check-in: From 3pm, Monday 17th August 2026 Check-out: By 10am, Friday 21st August 2026
Cancellation Policy
Booking & Cancellation Policy Payment Options You can pay in full at the time of booking via card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, or choose to pay a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance 45 days before the event. Cash payment can be made in person at the school, shop or venue. Deposits A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on Workshops, Courses and Residentials. This deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Balance Due If you pay by deposit, the remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the start date. We will send you a reminder email with a payment link. Cancellation Policy Residential Stays at Cober Hill More than 12 weeks before arrival: Full refund minus £50 admin fee per person. 6–12 weeks before: 75% refund. 4–6 weeks before: 50% refund. Less than 4 weeks before: No refund. We strongly recommend you take out travel/holiday insurance for residential stays.