Ever wanted to try your hand at watercolour painting?  Or perhaps you are an experienced painter who would like to pick up some new tips by painting some of the more unusual subjects available at Burghley?

Sandra Peckis resident artist and tutor at Barnsdale Gardens and her work can be seen in the gallery there.  She has been teaching for 18 years and runs regular workshopss in a number of different locations, including ssome especially for the Royal Horticultural Society.

These special days at burghley always informal and friendly, with plenty of opportunity to watch and ask questions.  Sandra will show you her own wet-into-wet watercolour techniques and you will have ample time to put these into practice, with help and encouragement from her throughout the day.

The range of subjects available include:

17th March Sunset over Stamford

21st April Garden Cottage

19th May 20 Minute Watercolours

9th June Poppies in a Jar

28th July Sunlit Walkway

25th August Little Gems

22nd September Sepia Village

20th October Bluebell wood

10th November Boats & Reflections

1st December Wintry Watercolours

The classes are held in the education rooms at Brewhouse centre close to the main house.  Just bring along your usual watercolour paper to try out new techniques.  If required, paper and a palette of student colours can be provided for the day at a cost of £4.

Classes cost £53 and run from 10.30amto 4pm and include morning and afternoon refreshments.  At lunchtime please feel free to visit our Orangery Restaurant or Garden Cafe, or alternatively you could bring a packed lunch and enjoy a picnic in the extensive and attractive grounds.

For further details of courses or to book a place please contact Alwyn Pollard on 01780 761996 or by emailing education@burghley.co.uk