book news & lake district workshop spaces in 2023

Firstly, apologies for the lack of updates- if you’re a follower of mine on Instagram, you may know that I’ve been commissioned to write a technique book on my style of pen and wash. I’m about halfway through the text, and just making a start on the 150 new illustrations my publisher has asked for, so it’s been a little busy!

There are a few places available on a couple of workshops in the next few months, so I thought I’d post here, rather than direct you to the workshops page. These are still open at the time of writing, so be quick if you want to join me and a bunch of like-minded artists in great venues.

First is two days of workshops at hare Hill Barn- a simply breathtaking venue with outstanding views, in the southern Lake District. You can book using this link:

https://www.harehillbarn.co.uk/course/line-and-wash-workshops/

Next is again, two days of workshops on consecutive days- basically the same content on each day, although I do vary each day as some folk have booked both -at another fabulous venue near Penrith at the eastern edge of the Lake District: Quirky Workshops. Book using this link:

https://www.quirkyworkshops.co.uk/paint-paper-print-workshops/buildings-in-the-landscape

Last, but by no means least, is a workshop in a new venue to me: Beetham Nurseries near Kendal. I ran my first workshop there just last weekend: a great day in stunning surroundings with a lovely bunch of very keen artists, and I’m so looking forward to my return visit in September: You can book using this link:

https://www.beethamnurseries.co.uk/webshop/events/11487/line-wash-art-workshop-with-john-harrison-frida