Watercolour and Calligraphy Retreat, Surrey

Join Helen Ridley Illustration and Jodie Rose Calligraphy for a day filled with the soothing flow of ink on paper and the vibrant hues of watercolours.

We will guide you through the intricacies of calligraphy and watercolour painting, helping you discover the beauty of penmanship and the meditative rhythm of each brush stroke. 

Guest host Sharon will be joining us to bring a wonderful, relaxing breath work session to this day retreat.

 Venue: The Garden Gallery, Farnham, Surrey
Date and time: Sunday 15th September 2024 10:00 - 16:30

About The Retreat

3 Workshops

You will split into 2 groups of 12 with one group starting on the 2 hour watercolour workshop and the other with a 2 hour calligraphy workshop. After lunch, the groups with switch over. We will then end the day with a 30 minute relaxation experience.

Refreshments

On arrival, you will receive a non-alcoholic welcome drink of your choice. At lunch time, there will be a gorgeous spread of healthy food for you to enjoy. Throughout the retreat, there will be hot and cold drinks available.

What's included?

Everything is included in the price - food, drinks and art kits to use throughout the day and to take home with you (pen holder, nib, ink, worksheets, watercolour paints, paint brush and palette).

About The Workshops

Watercolour Painting

Helen Ridley Illustration will lead you through how to paint autumnal floral arrangements, using different brush stroke techniques.

@helenridleyillustration

Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Jodie Rose will lead you through the basics of the pen pressures and strokes before moving onto letterforms, forming words and adding in simple flourishes.

@jodierosecalligraphy

Breathwork

To round off this wonderful day retreat, you will be indulged into the world of relaxation, with a short breathwork session by Sharon.

@sharon_swyer