Painting day at Denbies Vineyard: 1-day plein air workshop with Julia Hawkins: Denbies Vineyard, Surrey
Join Julia Hawkins and fellow painters for a creative day in the beautiful surroundings of Denbies Vineyard, Surrey.
Enjoy inspiring views, a good cafe lunch, and excellent facilities - all just a short walk from Dorking rail station, or a short drive from London with plenty of free parking.
Whether you are building your portfolio or just want a relaxing day outdoors with your easel or sketchbook, this is a perfect opportunity and a start to the weekend.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR
Julia Hawkins is a figurative artist based in Surrey, her modern impressionist style is well-recognised and works are sought after by collectors both in the UK and internationally. A Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the New English Art Club, she is a regular exhibitor at the Mall Galleries as well as in private galleries. Her work has been selected for the Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize and Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize. Julia also shows her works with Chelsea Art Society and locally where she lives. Julia is as an experienced art teacher and in recent years has taught public courses at the Royal Academy, the St Ives School of Painting in Cornwall and The New English Art Club. She is a guest tutor at The Art Academy London, New School of Art, Penn Art School and Chiswick Art School.
WHAT TO BRING
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Pencils, charcoal, sketchbooks, painting equipment (oil, acrylic or watercolour, bring your own choice of colours).
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A selection of boards or small canvases to work on.
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A light sketching easel / stool would be useful
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Please dress appropriately and come prepared for any weather conditions
DATE AND TIME
Saturday 20 September 2025
10:30 – 16:30
LOCATION
Denbies Wine Estate
London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA
Please note: a reminder email with further information is sent to attendees a couple of days before the workshop. If you have booked a place and don't see the email in your inbox please check your junk folder.
