Workshops & Day Retreats 2026
I create my art in response to the coloured earth at my feet, working in tune with the seasons, inspired by the beautiful geological formations around me. My paintings begin from a place of free and loose expression before the hand of the artist gently guides the way. My workshops provide the opportunity to learn about natural earth and botanical colour and always have a sense of flow and playfulness at their heart.
Many of my workshops relate to the seasonal shift of the year and occur on dates that signify a period of change as the seasons progress. The sights, sounds and scents of the season as well as the earth itself all have their part to play. In our increasingly busy and demanding world it is good to take some time out to reconnect with nature, to slow down and become more grounded. My earth colours are a beautiful means with which to do this.
If you are interested in any of the workshops or retreats please contact me directly by email susannah@susannahcrookart.com
Here are my dates for 2026 Further details will be added soon, but here is early notice of all my workshop dates, so far, for 2026. More dates will be added as the new year progresses.
FEBRUARY
Earth: Art: Mindfulness
February 21st: Wick St Lawrence Village Hall. 10am - 12.30pm
A morning workshop, in a picturesque rural setting, marking the special liminal time between winter and spring; a midway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. You will use my natural earth paints and seasonal botanical inks, think yellows and greens, to create unique paintings inspired by the quiet stirrings of spring. This will be a playful time combining some gentle meditation, colour experimentation and mark making leading to unexpected outcomes. No previous experience required.
£35
Book or make further inquiries here
MARCH
Using natural earth pigments learn how to make watercolour, egg tempura, oil paint and more.
Spend an afternoon at Clevedon Craft Centre working with my locally foraged earths. You will learn how to make your own natural paints, work experimentally with them and then take some home! You will also leave with a greater appreciation of the history of human interaction with colour in the local area.
£45
Book or make further inquiries here
May
9th A combined full day, collaborative experience of mindful creativity in Bleadon, with me and the highly talented ceramicist Sonya Wilkins. This is a new and exciting collaboration. More details will be published in the new year.
23rd. Earth Pigment Paints, Botanical Inks and unique mark making tools. This is a full day workshop at PrintWorksWeston near Banwell. The morning will be spent making natural watercolour, egg tempera and oil paint exploring their different properties. The afternoon will be spent learning how to extract colour from plants. During each session there will be time to make mark making tools and use them with your paints/inks. More details will be published in the new year. You can attend just the morning £45, just the afternoon £45 or both £80
June
20th. A Summer Solstice celebration at Flax Bourton Church, with my good friend and talented potter, Adrienne Hughes. This is a full day experience during which you will create a solstice themed ceramic roundel and a number of seasonal paintings using my earth paints. £70
July
18th Using natural earth pigments learn how to make watercolour, egg tempura, oil paint and more. Spend an afternoon at Clevedon Craft Centre working with my locally foraged earths. You will learn how to make your own natural paints, work experimentally with them and then take some home. You will also leave with a greater awareness of the history of human interaction with colour. £45
September
5th. Earth Pigment Paints, Botanical Inks and unique mark making tools. This is a full day workshop at PrintWorksWeston near Banwell. The morning will be spent making natural watercolour, egg tempera and oil paint exploring their different properties. The afternoon will be spent learning how to extract colour from plants. During each session there will be time to make mark making tools and use them with your paints/inks. More details will be published in the new year. You can attend just the morning £45, just the afternoon £45 or both £80
October
24th. An autumn celebration at Flax Bourton Church, with my good friend and talented potter, Adrienne Hughes. This is a full day experience during which you will create an autumn themed ceramic roundel and a number of seasonal paintings using my earth paints. £70
December
17th A Winter Solstice celebration at Flax Bourton Church. Experience a special evening of joyful creativity with my natural earth paints, as together, we celebrate the return of the light. £35
19th A Winter Solstice celebration at Phoenix Tree Studio, Edithmead Experience a special morning of joyful creativity with my natural earth paints, as together, we celebrate the return of the light. £40