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.
Richard Heys – Summer Painting Retreat
Venue: Emerson College
Date: 24 August to 26 August 2026
Time: 10 a.m to 4 p.m each day
Cost £330 plus materials
https://richardianheys.co.uk/product/summer-painting-retreat-24-26-aug-2026/
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. See this as a welcome to the ‘Poetic Continent’- the space of interiority and the seat of our creativity. We’ll be painting in the beautiful surrounds of Emerson College. In this process-led workshop I will demonstrate and share techniques and approaches to the dynamics of painting. No small part of these days will be tapping the potential of our own creativity to push back the world, giving space for inner certainty and finding our own quiet voice. We will explore Presence in abstract painting, deepening colour space with structure and tone, focusing on the out-streaming qualities of colour. We will build compositions, experiencing relationships and wholeness focusing on colour qualities and mood.
Richard`s courses are run at his studio at Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex RHH18 5JX
He is a practicing professional artist and an experienced adult educator. He is passionate about painting, colour, nature observation & art history. His courses are known for their creative and social nature.
You’ll need to bring a specific range of materials with you, please contact Richard for the materials list.