If you’re feeling inspired to try a new creative pursuit, take a look at the workshops and courses offered by our Members and Sponsors.
These are run independently by the artists themselves. Worcestershire Open Studios does not manage bookings or payments, so all communication, including any questions about terms or availability, should be made directly with the organiser.
Laura Jayne Smith – Watercolour Buttweflies
Venue: Olive & Plum Academy
Cost: £290
Timing: 6-9pm
Date: 16 September to 14 October 2026
Join us for a beautifully immersive watercolour course where you’ll create delicate butterfly studies and transform them into finished artworks mounted on cradled panels and sealed with wax. Designed for those with prior experience in watercolour, this course will guide you through a complete creative process—from painting to presentation.
Over five relaxed and engaging evening sessions, you’ll develop your technique while producing two fully finished pieces. You’ll learn how to paint expressive, detailed butterflies using watercolour on paper, then progress to mounting your work onto cradled panels. The course also includes a full demonstration of how to apply wax as a protective and enhancing finish, giving your artwork a professional, gallery-ready quality.
All materials are provided, and each participant will leave with two completed panels.
Book through the Olive & Plum Website
https://www.oliveandplumretreats.com/event-details/laura-jayne-smith-watercolour-butterflies-five-week-course
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