Sketch Loose: En Plein Air Urban Sketching Workshops
Join me for a variety of on-location sketching workshops in some of the UK's most inspiring towns and cities, and across Europe. 

These workshops are designed to help you loosen up your lines, simplify complex scenes, and capture the essence of a place with confidence and creativity.

Artworks and Artspace, Cambridge, October 25th 2025

Book Launch Event

Join Toby and Tash in Cambridge for a truly artful book launch. Through the day a couple of workshops are planned (currently fully booked), as well as drop in sessions to say hello and share some sketching time together. Books will be available to purchase.

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Granchester, Cambridge - 21st-22nd February 2026

Weekend Retreat

Join Toby and Colin in the historic and picturesque village of Granchester, located just on the outskirts of Cambridge for a diverse weekend of sketching.

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Lower Slaughter, April 11-12th 2026

Weekend Retreat

Without a doubt our most popular venue, and with good reason. It's incredibly pretty, and there are so many wonderful views to sketch. We take up residence of the village hall, and have to pinch ourselves how lucky we are to be there. A must do event.

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Chiaraluce, Italy - May 16th-23rd 2026

One Week Retreat

Save the date! The final details are being arranged, and the waitlist will soon open. Expect bookings to be available from November for this small and exclusive week long sketching retreat.

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Mevagissey Corwall, 6-7 June 2026

Weekend Retreat

Join Colin and Toby for another weekend retreat in Cornwall. Back by hugely popular demand, this beautiful village has masses of character, and even more boats. We've been here before, and we loved it.

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Dordogne, France - September 2026

One Week Retreat

The waitlist is official open for this exciting new venture. The exact date is awaiting confirmation, but I have been out to test the venue, the food, the sketching and I am super excited to have this event up and running!

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Belfast, October 2026

Weekend Retreat

Awaiting confirmation, but anticipated for 2026 will be Colin and Toby's return to Belfast and the MAC. We expect to open bookings in early 2026. Currently Fully Booked.

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One Day Events

Pop Up Workshops

Currently awaiting new dates, keep your eyes peeled though. Last year every single date sold out, and it was an absolute blast.

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Available to book are a range of one day workshops, and two-day retreats. You can find out more about each of them below, including typical schedules/activities and timings.

One Day Sketching Workshops

Relaxed and friendly, and usually en plein air. Expect small groups, and a lot of hands of time with me.

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Weekend Sketching Retreats

Immersive weekends in various UK locations. Action packed with the added benefit of two hands-on tutors, Toby and Colin.

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Week Retreats in Europe

Exciting and new for 2026 I will be teaching workshops in Europe. Below is an example of our French week in the planning.

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Book Launch Special Event! 25th October 2025

To celebrate the launch of my new book, 'Sketching in the City'. I'm hosting a couple of workshops, and a drop in session in 'ArtSpace' Cambridge.

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Read the information above for information on upcoming courses, or those with a wait list. Courses in Europe/Abroad are booked directly with the organiser, and links to these can be found on their specific course page.

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