Spend the day learning to sketch and watercolour inspired by seasonal summer flowers, with artist Anna Ribo.
Spend the day learning to sketch and watercolour inspired by seasonal blooms.
Take some time out to enjoy nature through sketching. Using pencils and fine-liner pens we will create expressive sketches of plants and flowers and learn techniques that you can use to engage with nature wherever you are. The course is more about the simple enjoyment of observing than having to produce a masterpiece and there is no pressure to perfom. In the afternoon (optional) we will really bring the sketches to life, adding watercolour.
Weather permitting, we will take advantage of the many lovely plants at Oak Barn and sketch outside. All materials will be provided except a sketchbook. Please bring a hardback sketchbook. If you are staying for the afternoon, it should have a minimum paperweight of 160gsm.
Morning only – 10am-1pm: pencil and fine liner drawing
Full day extension – 1:30-3:30pm: including watercolour (please note, the additional afternoon workshop is only for morning attendees)
Anyone welcome, beginners included! We will hopefully be sketching outside for part of the day so consider bringing a sun hat. If you find standing uncomfortable, you are welcome to continue drawing in the studio instead.
Complimentary refreshments on arrival
Step-by-step guidance
All materials will be provided except a sketchbook.
Anna Ribo is a nature journaling teacher and planting designer. For her, drawing and planting are closely related and she uses drawing to think creatively when doing planting schemes and as a way to enjoy nature. She very much likes to share her skills, whether teaching nature drawing and journaling or hand drawing to garden designers. Her workshops are down to earth and accessible for beginners.
Our very own studio space is set within the grounds of Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, South of Horsham. Our dedicated space for courses, is a light airy and spacious place to learn.
Friday 26th June 2026
Morning only – 10am-1pm
Full day extension – 1:30-3:30pm
Sussex Garden School Studios, Old Barn Nurseries, Worthing Rd, Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NR
Morning Only: £45
All day (morning and afternoon): £65
Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail.
Nearer the course start, you will receive another email giving directions and joining instructions – please check your junk mail if you haven’t received anything.
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Tel: 01273 834 083
Sussex Garden School
Oak Studio
Old Barn Nurseries
Worthing Road, Dial Post
Horsham RH13 8NU
