Painting Workshop with Jo Starkey at The Star in Alfriston

Lewes

Type:Arts

The Star, High Street, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TA

Tel: 01323 870495

painting by Jo Starkey

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Join contemporary landscape artist Jo Starkey for an inspiring and immersive day exploring the expressive techniques she uses in her own professional painting practice.

Meadow Alchemy is a process-led workshop that celebrates the beauty of wildflower meadows through colour, texture and expressive mark-making. Working with acrylics on board, you'll discover how simple layered techniques can create atmospheric, contemporary landscapes full of depth and movement.

Throughout the day you'll be guided step by step as you build your painting using a variety of exciting techniques, including paint rolling, dripping, spattering and richly textured sculpted impasto flowers. Every stage is demonstrated in a relaxed and supportive way, giving you the confidence to experiment and develop your own interpretation.

Your painting will be created on a 25cm x 25cm MDF board, a beautifully responsive surface that's perfect for layered acrylic techniques and ideal for framing afterwards.

With Jo's guidance, you'll gain an understanding of the materials and processes she uses in her own artwork while creating a finished painting to take home and enjoy.

The workshop is suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to those with painting experience. With plenty of individual tuition throughout the day, you'll leave feeling inspired, more confident in your creativity, and equipped with techniques you can continue exploring at home.
£135 including tuition, all professional materials, refreshments and a buffet lunch at 1 PM.

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Season (5 Oct 2026)
DayTimes
Monday10:00 - 16:00

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