Studio Workshops

small classes – maximum 8 persons – well spaced tables
large screen with excellent overhand camera for watching my demos safely
re-stocked mini-shop
Lovely buffet lunches
Secluded walled garden, with new seating areas
Tea, coffee and chocolate biscuits on tap
Mozart

By popular request, most of my classes will continue on Zoom – https://annswan.co.uk/workshops-holidays/zoom-workshops/

Inspirational and supportive teaching with one of the leading botanical artists working in coloured pencil in the UK.

Ann’s bright, spacious studio is set in a lovely village in Wiltshire near the medieval market town of Devizes.
Studio equipment:
- drawing boards
- magnifiers
- light boxes
- digital microscope plus an over-hand projector
- NEW large screen for easy viewing of demos.
The studio looks out onto Ann’s delightful, well stocked, Victorian walled garden with outside seating for lunches.
Lunches, coffee, a selection of teas, biscuits and cakes provided. Any special dietary requirements should be noted on the booking form.
(Please note whilst we are happy to cater for vegetarians, gluten free and specific allergies we cannot cater for specialist diets such as vegan or keto for example – if you are following one of these diets please contact Ann for a refund of £5 per day and bring your own lunch)
Workshops run from 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm.
Seasonal or specific plant material is provided subject to availability and students are encouraged to bring any plant material they would like to work on.

Useful information

botanical art workshops, UK

Beginners Two-Day Introduction to Coloured Pencil
£170.00
- 18th - 19th March 2026 'Beginners Coloured Pencil Workshop 18-19 march 2026'
  Join me at my studio in Wiltshire to Learn How I use Coloured Pencils
  Learn about the materials and techniques I use in my work with a smaller class (maximum 8) with individual tables
  Start with simple subjects, single fruits and leaves to try out these techniques
  I will guide you with demonstrations you can watch on a large screen without leaving your seats
  You will leave with lots of information, some colour mixing templates and small studies of the various techniques
  This is an excellent workshop to get you started drawing plants with coloured pencils. Once completed you would be able to join any of my other workshop
  This workshop runs from 10.30 am-3.30pm with a buffet lunch (hopefully in the garden), teas, coffee and cake.
Learn about the materials and techniques Ann uses in her vibrant botanical pictures. Learn how to layer and burnish to achieve smooth colour application and with Ann’s guidance, get started with leaves and simple coloured forms such as tomatoes and plums.
Two Day Themed Workshops
£150.00
(for intermediate students or students who have done the Beginners Two Day Workshop)
More information about Ann’s Two Day Workshops
One Day Workshops
£65 or 5 for £300
- 25th September 2025 'One-Day Studio Workshop 25 September 2025'
- 15th October 2025 'One-Day Studio Workshop 15 October 2025'
- 'Special Offer: Five (5) Days'
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- These workshops run from 10.30 am-3.30pm
- Primarily for intermediate students
- Beginners are also welcome
- Students work on their own projects or use plant material available at the time in Ann's well stocked garden
- Buffet lunch, teas, coffee, cake and biscuits supplied
More information about Ann’s One Day Workshops