"The Charcoal Hare' ... The Art of Expressive Animal Portraiture' with Sarah Stokes

The Charcoal Hare' with Sarah Stokes

We are delighted to welcome back much acclaimed, professional wildlife artist Sarah Stokes, joining us for a fascinating long weekend in October 2026 of charcoal study and painting.

Sarah's visit will begin on Friday 9th with a day course focussed on drawing this beautiful Hare portrait in Charcoal.

(Sarah will be teaching the same weekend .. 'Girls Night In' 2 day Watercolours - 7th/8th Nov 2026 - bookable separately)

In the morning you will get to explore the importance of tone, as we draw a full face depiction of the Hare, capturing its wary gaze as it looks straight at the artist. We will use charcoal, concentrating on creating convincing fur, eyes and expression.

After a tasty home made lunch - hopefully in the garden - we will finish this characterful heathland friend creating a beauitful finished piece with detail and poise.

9.30am - 5.00pm each day

Taking place in the first floor Swallow Barn - accessed by stairs£145 home made lunch/ fresh coffee/ home baking etc includedMaterial Charges £none