Still Life in Acrylics - Weekend Break
2 Nights - Friday 30th January - Sunday 1st February 2026 - Cober Hill, Scarborough
Available spaces
Join us for an inspiring weekend of artistic discovery at Cober Hill, nestled along the breathtaking North Yorkshire coast. Hosted by North Yorks Art School and led by Christopher Shaw, this weekend residential welcomes artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and explore new techniques, while connecting with a community of fellow creatives. The residential package includes two-night full board, en-suite accommodation in Cober Hill’s historic mansion house with breakfast and evening meals provided. You will attend your workshop, which includes all materials between 10am-4pm on Saturday with a buffet lunch included. Check in begins at 3:00pm on Friday 30th January 2026 with check out by 10:30am on Sunday 1st February 2026. Workshop takes place Saturday 31st January 2026 10am-4pm. Workshop Details This beginner-friendly session welcomes both novices and those with some painting experience, guiding you to create a vibrant acrylic still life painting, such as a composition of flowers, fruit, or other objects. You’ll learn essential acrylic techniques, from sketching and underpainting to colour mixing and detailing, using student-grade materials to bring your vision to life. Set in the vibrant, welcoming hub of Cober Hill, this workshop offers a supportive and creative atmosphere, ensuring you leave with a finished still life painting and the confidence to continue your artistic journey. Acrylic painting, developed in the mid-20th century, revolutionised art with its fast-drying, water-based formula, offering versatility unmatched by oils or watercolours. Popularised in the 1950s by artists like Andy Warhol, acrylics are prized for their vibrant colours, durability, and ability to mimic various textures, making them ideal for still life compositions. Requiring only paint, brushes and a canvas - acrylics are accessible to beginners. You’ll begin your journey into acrylic painting by creating a unique still life composition in a single day. Chris will guide you through initial sketches using charcoal to final touches using acrylics. Learn about composition, values, tones and colour and spend the day beginning to think more critically about your own individual style and application. Chris's encouraging approach, honed through his leadership at North Yorks Art School, ensures beginners feel confident while experienced painters can refine their skills. The cost of this residential includes 20% VAT (£55), as we are a VAT-registered business.
Cancellation Policy
All residentials are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a residential, including full board accommodation at Cober Hill. 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 residential 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 residential free of charge — provided you transfer your place to another NYAS residential event taking place at Cober Hill (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