Charcoal Floral Workshop
Explore Detail and Softness in this Beautiful Medium
Date: Saturday, 31st January 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Investment: $75 (All materials included)
Format: Single Saturday Session
About This Workshop
A fun way to get down into details in this beautifully soft medium! This single Saturday session is dedicated to exploring the expressive and versatile world of charcoal through botanical subjects.
Charcoal is a timeless medium that offers incredible range - from the softest whispers of tone to the deepest, richest blacks. In this workshop, you'll discover how to harness both the delicate and dramatic qualities of charcoal to create stunning floral studies.
What You'll Learn
In this focused session, you'll master the art of combining two types of charcoal for beautiful results:
- Willow Charcoal: Learn to use this soft, gentle medium for the soft structure of the plants
- Charcoal Pencil: Master adding crisp details and refined elements
- Tonal Control: Create a full range of values from light to dark
- Texture and Form: Capture the delicate nature of petals and leaves
- Blending Techniques: Achieve smooth transitions and soft edges
- Detail Work: Know when and where to add sharp, defined details
Your Creative Approach
You'll be working on floral subjects, exploring how charcoal beautifully captures the organic forms, textures, and subtle tones of botanical subjects. The monochromatic nature of charcoal allows you to focus purely on form, light, and shadow - creating dramatic and elegant results.
What's Included
All materials are provided, including:
- Quality charcoal paper
- Willow charcoal (various sizes)
- Charcoal pencils
- Blending tools and erasers
- Reference materials
- All necessary supplies
Of course, if you have favourite materials you prefer to work with, you're more than welcome to bring them along!
Why Charcoal?
Charcoal is beloved by artists for many reasons:
- Expressive Range: From whisper-soft to bold and dramatic
- Forgiving Nature: Easy to blend, lift, and rework
- Immediate Results: See your work develop quickly
- Classical Medium: Used by masters throughout art history
- Pure Focus: The simplicity of black and white reveals form beautifully
- Versatile Application: Perfect for both loose sketches and detailed studies
Perfect For
- Artists wanting to explore traditional drawing media
- Those who love working in monochrome
- Botanical art enthusiasts
- Beginners curious about charcoal
- Experienced artists wanting to refine their technique
- Anyone looking for a relaxing, creative Saturday
- Artists seeking to master tonal values and detail work
A Fun and Rewarding Session
This workshop offers the perfect balance of learning and enjoyment. Charcoal is wonderfully tactile and responsive, making it a joy to work with. You'll leave with new skills, a beautiful piece of work, and the confidence to continue exploring this classic medium.
Workshop Atmosphere
Expect a relaxed, supportive Saturday where you can immerse yourself in the meditative process of drawing. With guidance throughout the session, you'll discover the beautiful possibilities of charcoal while creating your own floral study.
Important Details
Booking Deadline: 31st December 2025
This ensures all materials arrive in time for our workshop.
Limited Numbers Do Apply
Limited numbers do apply so get in quick before it books out!
Ready to Explore Charcoal?
If you're ready for a fun, focused day of drawing, learning new techniques, and creating something beautiful in this timeless medium, this workshop is perfect for you. It's an accessible, enjoyable way to expand your artistic skills!
Click HERE to book your spot, and I'll send you payment details and booking confirmation via email.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the workshop, materials, or what to expect, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm here to help!
All skill levels welcome. Come ready to explore the soft beauty and dramatic potential of charcoal!