Still Life in Acrylics Workshop
Saturday 31st January - Cober Hill, Scarborough
Available spaces
Join us for an one-day still life painting workshop at North Yorks Art School, led by Christopher Shaw, Head of NYAS and a seasoned artist dedicated to fostering creativity in beginners. 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. Saturday 31st January 2026 10am - 4pm with Christopher Stephen Shaw This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR Workshop includes refreshment and lunch as well as all materials to complete the workshop. The cost of this residential includes 20% VAT (£13.33), as we are a VAT-registered business.
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