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Traditional Oil Painting Workshop With Bryony Knight

This workshop is truly an art lovers dream, where the secrets of the old masters will be revealed in front of your eyes.

Take a tour around the extensive art collections of Holkham Hall led by professional artist, Bryony Knight and Holkham’s archivist, Lucy Purvis. Gain inspiration and marvel at old masters work, before heading back to the fully equipped studio to create your own masterpiece.

Full painting tuition will be provided over two in depth days of oil painting inspired by the works of Claude Lorraine, Van Dyck and Rubens, to name a few. Recommended for individuals with painting experience.

Lunch and refreshments throughout the day will be provided. All materials included.

Please arrive via the North Gates using the postcode NR23 1RH and inform the car parking attendants which event you are attending. Parking is complimentary and the workshop will take place in the Education room in the Stables Courtyard.

This workshop will also run on 30th and 31st October 2026 – to book this please scroll through to October 2026 to select your date.  

Event details

3rd, 4th September

30th, 31st October

£225

Two day workshop, Wednesday 10am-4pm and Thursday 9am-3pm

Education Room – Meet at Visitor Reception

Complimentary parking

Lunch and refreshments included

Sorry, no dogs except assistance dogs

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