Discover Drawing Two-Day Workshop
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2026 - Henshaws, Knaresborough
Available spaces
If you’ve never picked up a pencil with the intention to draw, or if you enjoy drawing but want to develop your skills, join us for an inspiring two-day introductory drawing workshop in the vibrant grounds of Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, hosted by North Yorks Art School and led by Annie Quicke. With a degree in illustration and over 20 years of experience teaching art to adults and children, Annie brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for nurturing creativity, honed through her work as a muralist, window artist, fine artist and children’s book illustrator. This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on basic drawing technique from line, shading, depth, shape, and texture while teaching you how to harness observation skills and imagination to conquer the fear of a blank sheet of paper. Using a variety of media, from pencils, pens and charcoal, you’ll build skills to create a finished still life drawing by the end of the workshop. Under Annie's expert guidance, you’ll explore essential drawing techniques over two days, building confidence and creating a polished still life image. Day 1 - You’ll dive into line and shading, learning to use graphite pencils and charcoal to create clean outlines and dynamic tonal contrasts from natural forms or still life setups. Annie will teach you how to observe shapes and textures, guiding you through exercises to depict depth and form. Day 2 - You’ll focus on combining these skills with your imagination, experimenting with media like coloured pencils and ink to add texture and personality to your work. Annie’s encouraging approach, informed by her experience in children’s book illustration, will help you develop a composition, refine details, and produce a finished still life drawing that captures light, shadow and emotion. Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2026 10am - 4pm with Annie Quicke This workshop takes place at: Henshaws Art & Crafts Centre 50 Bond End Knaresborough HG5 9AL Workshop includes all materials, refreshments and lunch.
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org