Garden Art Class Workshops in Surrey
Welcome to a peaceful, creative sanctuary nestled within serene garden settings across Surrey. Taught by twice-represented artist and Sky Portrait Artist of the Year semifinalist Courtney Bae, these art workshops offer a supportive, inspiring space to step away from the bustle of daily life and nurture your inner artist.
Whether you are looking for local art classes in Farnham, Tilford, Godalming, Cobham, Compton, or Chiddingfold, these sessions provide expert, gentle guidance for all skill levels and ages 8+.
What We Offer
Diverse Subjects & Techniques: Explore portraiture, floral and botanicals, and still life.
A Medium for Every Artist: Choose from charcoal, pencil sketching, pastels, gouache, watercolour, acrylic paint, and traditional oil painting.
All Materials Included: We supply everything you need for every session.
Sip & Paint Workshops: Select workshops feature a warm drink or a refreshing glass of wine in nature for a truly relaxing experience.
Duration: Classes typically run between 1 to 2 hours in lovely, serene venues across the Surrey countryside.
Private Art Events & Group Bookings in Surrey
Looking for a bespoke creative experience? We offer tailored private art sessions perfect for:
Intimate hen parties and celebrations
Corporate team wellbeing workshops
Private group bookings and family sessions across Surrey
Book Your Surrey Art Workshop
Browse upcoming dates and reserve your place below. If you have questions or would like to enquire about a private event or bespoke booking, feel free to get in touch today.
Autumn Botanical Painting Workshop at Painshill Park
October 24, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tickets:
Adults: £34 (£30 for Painshill Members)
Children (8–16 yrs): £22 (£18 for Painshill Members)
Note: All ticket prices include full access to Painshill on the day of the workshop.
Discover a fresh, hands-on approach to painting in this engaging 1-hour session focused on still life fruits and vegetables. Set in the charming Hazelbank Nursery, this guided class explores how to capture the rich colours, textures, and forms of autumn’s fresh harvest in a welcoming, stress-free setting.
Using premium watercolour paper, you’ll experiment with combining light, translucent watercolour washes with the vibrant opacity of gouache. We’ll look at how to observe organic shapes, map out balance and proportion, and mix accurate colour values to bring everyday produce to life on the page. Whether you prefer fine details or bold, painterly brushwork, you’ll enjoy tailored, encouraging instruction tailored to your personal style.
Date & Time: Saturday, 17th October, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Hazelbank Nursery, Tilford St, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2AA
Duration: 1 hour
Skill Level: Suitable for all abilities
Ages: 8+ (ideal for enthusiastic children and adults)
Materials Included: Professional-grade paper, sketching pencils, watercolors, and gouache paints are supplied. Ticket price covers a sketchbook, your finished artwork to take home, and a warm drink from the Hazelbank Tearoom.
Join us to learn practical paint-handling techniques, experiment with color, and create a artwork you’ll be proud of.
Places are limited—advance booking required.
Unwind and immerse yourself in a warm, inspiring creative session capturing the rich, radiant colors of the season. Set within the charming surroundings of the Ramster Garden Teahouse, this cozy autumn workshop invites you to explore the beauty of seasonal foliage using acrylic on canvas in a welcoming, stress-free setting.
Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, you will learn in a supportive, relaxing, and enjoyable environment. The session is guided by Courtney Bae, a twice-represented Portrait Artist of the Year semi-finalist, who brings professional expertise and approachable step-by-step instruction tailored to your personal style.
Date & Time: Sunday, 29th November, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Ramster Garden Teahouse, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Surrey, GU8 4SN
Skill Level: Suitable for all abilities
Ages: 8yrs+
Materials Included: All painting supplies and canvas are provided. The ticket price covers a take-home sketchbook, your finished canvas artwork, and a complimentary mulled wine or non-alcoholic beverage from the Ramster Garden Teahouse.
Join us to learn practical paint-handling techniques, experiment with colour, sip a cozy drink, and create an artwork you’ll be proud of.
Places are limited, book now.
Join us for a cosy and relaxing morning at our 1-hour workshop focused on autumn’s natural harvest and foliage. Set in the stunning surroundings of Ramster Garden inside the Teahouse, this guided class explores how to capture rich textures, dynamic tonal values, and organic forms using dry mediums in a welcoming, stress-free setting.
Using high-quality paper, you’ll experiment with sketching pencils, rich charcoal, and dynamic pastels. We’ll focus on observing still life foliage gathered from the garden alongside seasonal vegetables, looking at how to map out balance and proportion, build up depth, and blend rich colours. Whether you prefer loose, expressive marks or fine, delicate details, you’ll receive encouraging, tailored instruction to help express your personal style.
Visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy the beautiful gardens before or after the session with the purchase of a standard garden entry ticket.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 14th October | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Ramster Garden, Chiddingfold, Surrey, GU8 4SN
Duration: 1 hour
Skill Level: Suitable for all abilities 8yrs+
Materials Included: Premium paper, sketching pencils, charcoal, and pastels are all supplied. You'll take home your own sketchbook and finished drawing to keep. Enjoy a complimentary hot drink from the Ramster Garden Teahouse too.
Join us to learn practical drawing and mark-making techniques, experiment with versatile dry mediums, and create an artwork you’ll be proud of.
Spaces are limited so book now!
As winter fades and the garden awakens, there is nothing quite like the thrilling arrival of spring and the vibrant, joyful blooms of the season’s first tulips!
Join us for an intimate 2hr creative retreat amongst the tulips at The Bulb Shed, an artisan flower farm tucked away in the Hampshire countryside, where you can slow down, observe, create & immerse yourself in the beauty of the season. This specialised workshop blends observational sketching, fluid watercolour painting and a grower’s insight into an artisan flower farm.
We’ll begin with a guided tour of the Bulb Shed, before moving into a sketching session amongst the tulip beds. This will be followed by a seat at the table for a watercolour painting session. You will learn techniques to capture the delicate form, colour and light of the tulips. After a break for locally sourced coffee & bakes, we will head back into the Bulb Shed for “A Grower’s Guide to Tulips" before collecting a wrapped bunch of speciality tulips to take away for your table at home. Whether you are looking to refine your watercolour technique or simply enjoy a creative getaway, you’ll receive gentle, personalised guidance throughout.
· Date & Time: 9:30AM–11:30AM, Thursday, 15th April, 2027
· Location: South Hay Cottage, South Hay, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9NR
· Skill Level: All levels welcome 8yrs+
· Capacity: Limited to 12 places only
· Takeaways & Materials: All workshop materials are included. Guests will receive a complimentary Sketchbook, their final watercolour artwork, a wrapped bunch of speciality tulips & a tote bag.
· Early Bird Offer: Book before the new year begins using code EARLYBLOOM10 at checkout to receive a 10% discount.
· Weather & Raincheck Policy: In the event of severe bad weather, the raincheck date for this session will be Thursday, 22nd April, 2027 (9:30AM–11:30AM).
Come spend a delightful morning immersed in nature and art, and leave with new skills, beautiful original artwork, and a bunch of locally grown flowers for your table at home.
Space is strictly limited to 10 participants, so booking is essential.
“I haven’t picked up a brush since school but this was the most relaxing and enjoyable thing I’ve done in ages!"