Weekend Painting Workshops

Weekend Painting Workshops with Nick Archer

Following the success of last year’s painting weekends, we are delighted to continue partnering with the experienced and talented Nick Archer for 2025. These workshops take place just outside Rye, in the beautiful Wealden countryside, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Throughout the year, courses will include Painting from the Landscape, Printmaking, Life Drawing, and Portrait Painting.

Workshops are designed for small groups and tailored to all abilities—from complete beginners to those with more experience. Each weekend begins with a meet-and-greet at Flackley Ash Hotel at 6 pm on Friday. The studio at Blackwall Farm is just a short drive from the hotel. While each workshop follows a similar format, themes and activities vary.

Painting Workshop Dates for 2025

25th–27th April  - Painting in the Woods
30th May–1st June - Painting Light & Water at Pett Level
13th–15th June - Painting at Great Dixter Gardens

Two-Night Weekend Painting Package Includes:

• Welcome meet-and-greet with tea and coffee at Flackley Ash Hotel
• Two days of expert tuition with Nick Archer
• Lunches, tea, coffee, and refreshments at Blackwall Studio
• Two nights’ accommodation at Flackley Ash Hotel
• Daily breakfast from the à la carte menu at the hotel
• Full access to the hotel’s health club and swimming pool

Course Details

Painting in the Woods – 25th–27th April

Celebrate spring with this woodland painting course, coinciding with the arrival of mesmerising bluebells. The workshop includes painting and drawing directly from observation in the woods near the studio. Participants will collect reference material through drawing, then return to the studio to create artworks. Time spent in the woods will depend on the weather, but a sheltered camp area with a compost toilet is available. The woodland location is less than a mile from the studio.

Painting Light & Water at Pett Level – 30th May–1st June

This workshop focuses on the awe-inspiring coastal scenery of Pett Level, which has inspired artists such as John Everett and featured in several films. Participants will paint and draw from observation, collecting reference material through drawing and photography. The timing coincides with low tide, allowing for a focus on light and reflections in water and sand. Studio sessions will help participants develop their observations into finished artworks.

Painting at Great Dixter Gardens – 13th–15th June

This weekend centres around Great Dixter, a national treasure located less than four miles from the studio. The gardens are renowned for their vibrant, daring designs and their commitment to biodiversity and horticultural education. Participants will sketch and paint directly in the gardens, using charcoal and other materials to create studies on-site. These studies will be developed into larger works in the studio.

Two night Painting Weekend : Standard Room - £526.00 / Superior Room £618.00

For further information please use our enquiry form or email Nick narcher07@btinternet.com 

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Spaces are limited. Studio equipment will be provided but students are required to bring their own materials. A work sheet with required materials will be issued in advance of the class. Price is based on single occupancy and includes a breakfast allocation of £20.00 per person ( a la carte breakfast menu).