Description
🍓 Soft Pastel Workshop in High Wycombe – Strawberry Study at Hughenden Estate 🍓
📅 Tuesday 14th August 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Please arrive at Visitor Reception by 10:00 AM)
📍 Hughenden Estate, National Trust, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LA
Beginner Soft Pastel Workshop at Hughenden Estate suitable for ages 9 – Adult
Looking for a creative and relaxing thing to do in High Wycombe? Join Toni from Easely Does It for a friendly and inspiring soft pastel workshop in Buckinghamshire, set within the beautiful surroundings of the National Trust’s Hughenden Estate.
Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on workshop introduces you to the vibrant and versatile world of soft pastels while creating a realistic study of a bright, juicy strawberry.
Using simple techniques and step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how artists create the illusion of form, texture, and light, transforming a simple fruit into a striking piece of artwork.
Whether you’ve never used pastels before or would like to build confidence with this exciting medium, this workshop offers the perfect introduction.
What You’ll Learn
Working on high-quality pastel paper, you’ll discover how to:
✨ Use soft pastels confidently and effectively
✨ Blend colours smoothly to create realistic transitions
✨ Build highlights and shadows to create a convincing 3D effect
✨ Understand how light falls across an object
✨ Create cast shadows that anchor objects within a composition
✨ Layer colours to create richness, depth, and texture
✨ Develop observation skills and confidence with pastel techniques
By the end of the session, you’ll have a completed strawberry study and a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed for future pastel projects.
A Relaxed Learning Experience for Complete Beginners
No previous art experience is required.
This welcoming and supportive workshop is designed specifically for beginners and anyone wanting to explore soft pastels in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
Toni will guide you through each stage with demonstrations, individual support, and plenty of encouragement, helping you achieve results you may not have thought possible.
🎨 All materials provided
🍓 Create your own realistic strawberry artwork
🌿 Small, friendly group setting
✨ Designed specifically for beginners
🖼️ Take home your finished pastel study
Create at the Beautiful National Trust Hughenden Estate
Located in the heart of Buckinghamshire, Hughenden Estate provides a stunning setting for a creative and inspiring morning.
Surrounded by woodland, gardens, and rolling countryside, it’s the perfect place to slow down, learn a new skill, and enjoy the mindful process of creating art.
After the Workshop
Make a day of it and enjoy everything Hughenden Estate has to offer:
☕ Visit the National Trust café for refreshments
🌿 Explore the gardens and woodland walks
🏡 Discover the historic Hughenden Manor
National Trust admission applies for non-members and is not included in your workshop ticket.
Arrival Information
🚗 Parking available in the visitor car park
🕙 Please arrive by 10:00 AM
📍 Meet at Visitor Reception where you’ll be directed to the workshop venue
Please note that the walk from the car park to the workshop location includes uneven pathways and may take several minutes.
What’s Included
✔️ Professional soft pastels
✔️ Premium pastel paper
✔️ All materials and equipment
✔️ Step-by-step tuition
✔️ One-to-one support throughout the session
✔️ Finished artwork to take home
Cancellation Policy
Workshop tickets are non-refundable. However, if you’re unable to attend, you may:
✔️ Transfer your booking to another workshop (subject to availability)
✔️ Gift your place to a friend or family member
Should the workshop be cancelled, a full refund or alternative date will be offered.
Book Your Place
Spaces for this High Wycombe soft pastel workshop are limited and early booking is recommended.
Join us for a creative morning of colour, light, and artistic discovery as you learn how to transform a simple strawberry into a realistic artwork using the wonderful medium of soft pastels.
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🌿 National Trust Hughenden Estate Event
Learn. Blend. Create.
“Strawberry Study” 🍓🎨✨
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