Workshops

Explore the range of workshops offered by our artists. Try your hand at learning a new skill by taking part in a workshop offered by Kent and Sussex based SEOS artists.

The events below are listed in date order.


Ongoing workshops

Fused glass workshops

24 February to 20 December 2026
Submitted by Lucy Prescott

Come and explore a full day or half a day of making a fused glass piece with friends or work colleagues. A relaxed garden studio in the heart of kent near Tonbridge . Perfect for beginners or anyone. . .

Upcoming workshops

Sensory Guided Experience with Lauren Bouche, Morning Session

7 June to 7 June 2026

A guided, pressure-free art experience exploring creativity, wellbeing, and neuroaesthetics. Work on a large scale, both individually and collaboratively, using beautiful materials in a calm,. . .

Sensory Guided Experience with Lauren Bouche, Afternoon Session

7 June to 7 June 2026

A guided, pressure-free art experience exploring creativity, wellbeing, and neuroaesthetics. Work on a large scale, both individually and collaboratively, using beautiful materials in a calm,. . .

Pattern Cutting: Trousers Block & Culottes

7 June
Submitted by Valeriia Kostina

We’ll build a classic trousers block and learn how it can be adapted to create different trouser styles. We’ll also draft a culottes pattern using a skirt block and explore the pattern-cutting. . .

Oil and Cold Wax Taster Workshop

8 June to 9 June 2026
Submitted by Margaret Devitt

The workshop takes place in my studio. All materials are provided to enable participants to try out the medium before committing to any purchases. It takes place over two days to enable you to. . .

Ochre Pigment & Mark-Making with Polly Bennett

10 June to 10 June 2026

Learn how to wash earth, produce pigment, and experiment with different binders – including gum arabic and egg yolk – to see how your paint is altered. You will leave with watercolour paints, pigment,. . .

Ceramic Imprinting & Slipcasting with Kate Schuricht

12 June to 12 June 2026
Submitted by Kate Schuricht

Explore the exciting properties of clay by imprinting and impressing found objects, leaves, textiles and letters to create a striking range of coasters, tiles and hanging decorations. Finish off by. . .

Expressive Drawing Course

12 June to 10 July 2026
Submitted by Marigold Plunkett

This five week course takes an exploratory approach to drawing, encouraging experimentation and the development of your visual language. Through playful, but structured exercises-both observational. . .

Tiles & Tales

13 June
Submitted by Valeriia Kostina

Tiles & Tales is a gentle, hands-on workshop where you’ll paint a pair of ceramic tiles.
Each tile becomes a reflection of your style, your choices, and a bit of your imagination – nothing more. . .

Learn to paint water reflections in watercolour 10 am – 1 pm

14 June to 14 June 2026
Submitted by Kerry Bennett

Reflections are one of the most beautiful ways to create atmosphere in watercolour.
In this workshop we’ll paint shimmering water, soft ripples and glowing reflections using expressive watercolour. . .

Watercolour pouring techniques.

17 June to 17 June 2026
Submitted by Kerry Bennett

Enjoy a fun morning learning how to pour watercolour and create wonderful effects and colour creations, a perfect background. Suitable for beginners and improvers, or if you just want to have fun. . .

Introduction to Oil Painting with Eleanor May Watson

17 June to 17 April 2026

This one day course is designed specifically for beginners. Eleanor will introduce you to the basics, guiding you through the use of a limited palette, colour mixing, and tone, as well as the. . .

Introduction to Oil Painting and Still Life Oils with Eleanor May Watson

17 June to 18 June 2026

Day 1: An introduction to the basics of oils guiding you through the use of a limited palette, colour mixing, and tone, as well as the application of paint.
Day 2: Explore elements of colour theory,. . .

Still life Oils with Eleanor May Watson

18 June to 18 June 2026

We will explore elements of colour theory to enhance your use of colour, and delve into compositional techniques as well as expressive mark-making to enliven your paintings. Ideal for those with some. . .

Sparkling Seascape in Watercolour

20 June to 20 June 2026
Submitted by Kerry Bennett

Learn how to paint a sparkling seascape in watercolour. Step by step tuition, suitable for beginners and improvers. Materials can be provided at an extra small cost, but feel free to bring your own. . .

One-Day Memory Box & Assemblage Art Workshop

26 June
Submitted by Pippa Ryan

Discover the joy of turning your treasured keepsakes into a beautiful bespoke Memory Box artwork in my one-day Memory Box workshop in Hastings, East Sussex. Whether your objects are joyful, nostalgic,. . .

Art and Wellbeing Mini Retreat/Greetings Card

18 July to 18 July 2026
Submitted by Cheryl Cunningham

I would love you to join me on an art and wellbeing mini retreat. Bringing together 23 years of aftercare advice from my therapy work, with a fun and joyful art project.
You are invited to my home and. . .

Dive into Colour

25 July to 26 July 2026
Submitted by Richard Heys

Join me in my studio in Forest Row, East Sussex for an introduction to abstract painting & colour. I’ll demonstrate some contemporary painting techniques followed by a chance for you to try out. . .

Art and Wellbeing Mini Retreat/Concertina Sketchbook

22 August to 22 August 2026
Submitted by Cheryl Cunningham

I would love you to join me on an art and wellbeing mini retreat. Bringing together 23 years of aftercare advice from my therapy work, with a fun and joyful art project.
You are invited to my home and. . .

Summer Painting Retreat

24 August to 26 August 2026
Submitted by Richard Heys

Catching the Spirit: Shaping the Fleeting Moment by exploring accident and intention
Join me for these three days to step out of everyday life and into the immersive, colourful world of the studio.. . .

Two Day Memory Box Assemblage Art Workshop

22 September to 23 September 2026
Submitted by Pippa Ryan

Take your creative skills to the next level in my two-day Memory Box & Assemblage Art Workshop in Hastings, East Sussex. Over two immersive days, you’ll transform your treasured keepsakes into a. . .