Upcoming Workshops

November 2nd 2024 - Dramatic Winter Mountain Landscape

Turnberrie's Community Centre Bath Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BB 10am to

November 21st 2024 - ‘Paint like a Master’

Castle Arts Society, Weoley village Hall, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 4AR 10am - 4pm

November 30th 2024 - ‘Winter Mountain Landscape’

Coventry & Warwickshire Society of Artists, Stoneleigh Village Hall, 6 Walkers Orchard, Stoneleigh, Coventry, CV8 3JG 10am - 4pm

January 18th 2025 - ‘Winter Mountain Landscape’

Chapel Cottage Studio, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 9TT. Suitable for both Oil and Acrylic, for more info and to book click HERE

January 25th 2025 - ‘Dappled Woodland Light’

Pegasus Art in Stroud. Suitable for both Oils and Acrylics, for more info and to book click HERE

January 26th 2025 - ‘Seascape’

Artifex Gallery, The Mitchell Centre, Weeford Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 6NA . Suitable for both Oils and Acrylics, for more info and to book click HERE

March 15th 2025 - ‘Workshop - subject TBA’

Painting in Penn, St Bartholomew's Church Penn, Church Hill, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5JB 10am - 4pm

March 28th 2025 - ‘Workshop - Acrylic landscape’

Frome Valley Art Group, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1NJ 10am - 4pm

April 5th 2025 - ‘Dramatic Skyscapes’

Pegasus Art in Stroud. Suitable for both Oils and Acrylics, for more info and to book click HERE

April 26th 2025 - ‘Workshop landscape’

Bovingdon Green Village Hall, Frieth Road, Marlow SL7 2JQ 10am - 4pm

June 7th 2025 - ‘Moody Seascapes’

Pegasus Art in Stroud. Suitable for both Oils and Acrylics, for more info and to book click HERE

June 13th 2025 - ‘Bluebells’ (half day workshop)

Chapel Cottage Studio, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 9TT. Suitable for both Oil and Acrylic, for more info and to book click HERE

June 14th 2025 - ‘Woodland Light’

Chapel Cottage Studio, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 9TT. Suitable for both Oil and Acrylic, for more info and to book click HERE

Testimonials

“ DJ is an inspirational, talented, positive and enigmatic artist and teacher. He has a rare and unwavering ability to arouse enthusiasm, positivity and optimism amongst all his students to enable them to improve, explore and ultimately shine. He has a zest for life and art that is contagious and attracts a loyal and keen following of all abilities. His flexible approach to tuition actually encourages disruption to tradition  by encouraging risk taking, rule breaking and boundary pushing. His students are happy to ditch the fear of rigidity and embrace the process of mark making, but within a supportive and feedback orientated environment. He paints along with his classes encouraging all to embrace 'happy accidents ' and repair unwanted results. All is done with smiles, encouragement and flair. His classes are overflowing with energy.  Priceless!" “

Helen Gornall - Artist & Director of ‘Chez Helene’ art studios and Plein air painting holidays in Annecy

“ I attended one of DJ's painting workshops and he was a breath of fresh air, as he has a way of teaching that is helpful, informative, and friendly. I also felt like I made progress. Another reason for me attending the workshop was to learn some new techniques to pass on to my own students. I soon realised that my students would respond well to DJ, so I asked him to do workshops at the school I work at. The students worked well for DJ and felt a sense of achievement. He is approachable and fun, a brilliant teacher. “

Diane Chase - Art Teacher

“ I first met Dj in 2017 when he came to give a demonstration to my local art group, The Bridgnorth & District Arts Society.  On this occasion he demonstrated painting the Aurora Borealis in oil paints.  He instantly engaged with his audience and the demo proved to be highly enjoyable for those attending, inspiring and popular event for our group. Shortly after this demo he was booked by our programme coordinator to deliver a full day workshop for our members.

Since then, DJ has returned to our society on a number of occasions to deliver further demos and full day workshops, involving a range of subjects including mountain landscapes and seascapes.  His demos and workshops are suitable for artists of all ability levels from beginners through to experienced professionals.  His approach is encouraging, while offering advice and support, but without ‘over-interfering’ in his students’ works or patronising them. DJ continues to be a firm favourite with our members.

I would have no hesitation in recommending DJ to any business, organisation or art group considering his services to deliver art demonstrations and workshops. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. “

Sarah Burton - Secretary for The Bridgnorth & District Arts Society

Workshop Subjects

Textures in Nature in Acrylics

A very interesting workshop exploring a variety of methods for applying paint to achieve realistic marks and textures, quickly and effectively, using a range of brushes, palette knives, sponges, pieces of wood and sand.

Winter Mountain Landscape

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and exploring different techniques for applying paint to produce an impressive looking winter landscape using brushes and palette knives.

Sunlit Seascapes

Available for both Oils and Acrylics. In this Workshop we explore a variety of techniques to paint reflections and highlights of sunlight in the sea, as well as the textures you find in the water and foam.

Painting the Aurora in a Winter Mountain Landscape in Oils.

You can learn about my unique method for painting Aurora in Oils, employing techniques used in the winter mountain landscape demonstration.

Calm Seascapes

Available for both Oils and Acrylics. In this workshop we explore colour, play with the light and discover simple techniques and observations for painting calm seas.

Dramatic Skyscapes

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and painting a sunset sky using brushes and palette knives.

Painting like a Master

Exploring the style and techniques of various masters of Art, looking at how they applied paint expressively, used colour & tone, and captured light!

Forest Light

Available for both Oils and Acrylics, and exploring different techniques for applying paint to produce an impressive looking forest scene bathed in light using brushes and palette knives.