Workshops

Artists, young and older, still looking to find their own unique voice, rarely have the opportunity to experience a subject through the eyes of their professional peers.

This programme of workshops is to do just that. Each leader will bring their own individual approach to interpreting the same location - the House and Grounds of Allan Bank, Grasmere, the once home of William Wordsworth. Groups will be small, a maximum of 8, to ensure a good working relationship between the leader and fellow artists and the opportunity to build connections.

Allan Bank is a National Trust property, usually open to the general public but the workshops will have exclusive access to the whole site for the whole day 10am till 4pm. Hot drinks, and light refreshments etc available at all times but bring a packed lunch to eat and chat together round the big table in the kitchen at lunch time.

Cost is £75. For more information and to book a place, contact the artist of your choice direct but with only 8 places available on each workshop early booking is advised.

A painting of a solitary figure standing near a waterfront, looking towards a cityscape under a cloudy sky.

Ceri Allen

Friday 11th April 2025

10.00 - 16:00

A day workshop depicting outside and interior spaces , looking inwards, outwards and through.


Collage of colorful abstract prints featuring nature themes, including leaves, a bird, and a butterfly.

Angie Mitchell

Friday 18th April 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Enjoy a day of printmaking using handmade Himalayan papers at the lovely Allen Bank,  Grasmere. No experience required.


Abstract landscape painting with clouds and sky

Ben McLeod

Friday 25th April 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Finding Expression in Painting the Landscape - a special workshop with demonstrations.


Pencil sketches of various birds on paper

David Cemmick

Friday 2nd May 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Draw what you see - workshop at Allan Bank in Grasmere.


Abstract painting of a dimly lit indoor café with tables, chairs, and hanging lights.

Ceri Allen

Friday 9th May 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Exploring Interiors workshop with Ceri Allen at Allan Bank in Grasmere.


Plein air painting setup in nature with landscape artwork of a hill.

Jamie Oldham

Friday 16th May 2025

10.00 - 16:00

I will be demonstrating how I use acrylics 'en plein air' in the beautiful grounds of Allan Bank.


Abstract painting with a mix of muted and vibrant colors, including orange, blue, and black, featuring textured layers and organic shapes.

Annie Luke Turner

Friday 23rd May 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Workshop at Allan Bank with Annie Luke Turner.


Watercolor landscape of a serene nature scene with trees, wildflowers, and abstract brushstrokes.

Frances Winder

Friday 30th May 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Join our guest artist Frances as she guides the group in sketching and drawing in the area around Allan Bank.


Collage of four images: a clay bird sculpture on a tree branch, a man smiling in an art studio with skeletal sculptures, a ceramic bird on logs, and a view of a large, white house surrounded by trees and a blue sky.

Mark Gibbs

Monday 2nd June 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Explore sculpture with Mark Gibbs with his workshop: Animal sculpture: Inside and Out


Scenic landscape painting with two tall trees, a dirt path, rolling hills, and a blue sky with clouds.

Martin Greenland

Saturday 7th June 2025

10.00 - 16:00

Stimulate memory as you paint from nature with Martin.