Art for Leisure: Create your Inner Artist at Sewerby Hall (09B34FC/25)

What will I learn?

Discover how to bring landscapes to life by learning simple yet effective techniques to blend colours, create depth, and capture natural beauty on the page. Explore how mood and atmosphere can be expressed through brushwork, texture, and creative colour choices. Gain hands-on experience in preparing and stretching paper, using traditional watercolour landscape techniques. Most of all, enjoy the freedom to experiment, express yourself, and grow in confidence as you create your own unique landscapes.

How much will it cost?

The cost of the course is shown at the top of the page. This is a full-cost course.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability, we believe that learning should be a lifelong joy. We’re here because we know that learning new skills, meeting new people, and doing something for yourself can transform confidence, wellbeing, and connection. We exist to empower individuals to thrive through discovery, creativity, and personal growth.

We create welcoming, inclusive learning environments where everyone is encouraged to explore at their own pace, free from pressure or judgement. Our expert tutors bring enthusiasm, experience, and care to every session. From small class sizes to supportive guidance, everything we do is built around your experience.

Our diverse range of high-quality, affordable Learning for Leisure opportunities, from art and crafts to creative writing, languages, cookery and digital photography, offers you the chance to gain new skills, boost wellbeing, build confidence and enjoy time for yourself. Whether you want to pursue a passion, try something new, or simply make time for yourself, our Learning for Leisure gives you the opportunity to inspire and enrich your life.

Choose East Riding Adult Learning and Employability, because when learning starts with purpose, it becomes more than a course. It becomes an opportunity to be part of who you are.

What do I need to join the course?

No previous experience is needed to join this exciting opportunity.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

You don’t need to bring any art materials, everything you need for the day will be provided, including your own easel, canvas board, paints, and brushes, all of which you’ll take home at the end of the session.

We recommend bringing:

• An old shirt or apron (or wearing clothes you don’t mind getting paint on)
• A sturdy bag or carrier to take your new art equipment home comfortably
• A refillable water bottle (optional, as refreshments are provided throughout the day)
• Weather-appropriate clothing if you wish to spend time in the gardens for inspiration (e.g., coat, sun hat, etc.)

Most importantly, bring a relaxed attitude and a willingness to explore your creativity—this day is for you to enjoy!

What could I do next?

From this opportunity you may wish to further attend any of our Art for Leisure opportunities such as Landscapes in a Day, or if you wish to spend more time with like minded people refining their skills, you may wish to attend Art for Leisure: Landscapes, a 6 week opportunity to grow your skills and confidence, within our Adult Learning and Employability centres.