This Big Skies Workshop is suitable for beginners as well as anyone interested in creating beautiful landscapes. Everyone will complete this course feeling relaxed, refreshed and infused with creativity. You will be tutored by published author and artist, Pippa Pixley, as she reveals how to master light within the landscape.

Music by RodinaMusic

Chasing the Sky: The Fine Art of Painting Clouds

The sky does far more than fill the space above a landscape—it establishes mood, commands light, and acts as the emotional anchor of a painting. Yet, because of their transient and ever-changing nature, clouds remain one of the most beautiful and elusive subjects for an artist to capture.

Join us for an immersive, masterclass-style workshop designed exclusively for adults looking to elevate their skyscapes. Following in the footsteps of masters like Turner and Constable, you will look past the “fluff” and learn to see clouds as powerful, three-dimensional forms shaped by light, atmosphere, and perspective.

What you will master:

• The Geometry of Air: How to apply “box logic” to fluid, organic forms to give your clouds tangible structure and weight.
• Atmospheric Perspective: Shifting values and color temperatures so your skies recede seamlessly toward the horizon.
• The Power of Edges: Balancing soft, lost edges with sharp contrast to create a realistic, luminous glow.
• Color Harmony & Drama: Mixing clean, luminous grays, brilliant highlights, and rich ambient shadows without creating muddy mixtures.

Whether you are looking to paint tranquil, light-filled daytime skies or dramatic, stormy weather, this workshop will give you the confidence and technical vocabulary to approach the canvas with absolute freedom. Come break down the complexity of the atmosphere and bring your paintings to life

Expert Tuition: Receive personalized, step-by-step guidance from our experienced instructor, tailored to help you develop your skills and confidence throughout the session.

Premium Refreshments: Stay energized and inspired with a curated selection of luxury teas and fine artisanal coffees.

Delicious Treats: Enjoy a selection of mouthwatering, freshly baked cakes provided to complement your breaks.

Do you long to be by the sea again? The lonely sea and the sky?

Take a look at this live webcam operated by the totally fabulous Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall for some inspirational seascapes and skies…

Absolutely loved the workshop – so much fun! It has really inspired me to do lots more. So nice to spend a complete day painting. I’m hoping to see you for the drawing one in the summer but online was great… would love to do more! Thanks again xx”

-Rhiannon Collins

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Thank you so much for today, what a lovely breath of fresh air… I now feel inspired to do more.”

– Jo Tallis

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I had a beautiful day, thank you! You did so well – it was really personable even though it was on zoom.”

– Susanna