Step Away to the Countryside
Escape the hustle and bustle for a peaceful morning or afternoon in the heart of Kinross-shire. In this mindful painting workshop, you will learn how to transform a blank canvas into a unique piece of textured interior art. Using specialised professional mediums and a rich palette of colours, you’ll explore the harmony between depth and light. This experience is as much about relaxation and fresh country air as it is about creating something bold and beautiful for your home.
What to Expect
Build the Foundation: Start by choosing your colour palette. You’ll be guided through the process of applying professional texture mediums to create a 3D effect on your canvas.
Colour & Movement: Learn how to layer colours to highlight the peaks and valleys of your textured base, creating a dynamic and modern "layered" look.
Technique & Tools: Experiment with palette knives and brushes to achieve different architectural and organic finishes.
A Mindful Escape: Enjoy the tactile process of working with heavy-body paints in our studio,
surrounded by rolling views of the Kinross-shire countryside.
What’s Included
All Materials: A high-quality blank canvas, professional texture pastes, acrylic paints, and tools.
Expert Tuition: Step-by-step guidance on structural composition and colour blending.
Countryside Treats: Tea and coffee paired with delicious homemade cake.
Your Creation: A bespoke, textured canvas painting ready to hang in your home.
Bonus: You will also receive a FREE gift to take home!
The Details
Location: Rural Kinross-shire (directions given on booking).
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: £45 per person (materials & coloured textures included).
Getting to our Countryside Studio
We are a peaceful retreat easily accessible from across Central Scotland:
From Edinburgh: A scenic 45-minute drive via the M90.
From Glasgow: Approximately 1 hour via the A80/M80.
From Perth: Just 20 minutes south.
From Fife: Centrally located for a quick boutique craft getaway.
Please note that a car is needed due to our rural location.
Who is this for?
Interior Lovers: Those wanting a one-of-a-kind, textured statement piece for their home.
Beginners: No painting experience required—this is about expression and texture!
Friends & Groups: The perfect creative day trip from the city.
2 Hours of Creativity, Colour & Calm
Transform a blank canvas into a bespoke piece of art using professional texture mediums and vibrant paints. This workshop focuses on the tactile joy of building a 3D surface and bringing it to life with colour. Perfect for beginners or those looking to explore modern abstract techniques—no experience needed!
Workshop Itinerary
Welcome & Inspiration (15 mins)
Introduction to textured painting and a showcase of "The Layered Canvas" examples.
Composition & Texture (15 mins)
Learn how to plan your layout on a blank canvas.
Basics of applying professional texture pastes to create a 3D foundation.
Building the Surface (30 mins)
Step-by-step guidance on creating structural depth and movement.
Introduction to palette knives and sculpting tools to add peaks and ridges.
Colour & Dimensionality (15 hour)
Infuse your creation with a bespoke colour palette.
Learn layering and blending techniques that highlight the 3D details of your canvas.
Finishing Touches (30 mins)
Final check of the composition and adding fine highlights.
Professional tips on ensuring a clean finish for a gallery-ready look.
Showcase & Wrap-Up (15 mins)
Display your finished textured masterpiece and take photos.
Leave with a unique piece of interior art and new skills in tactile painting.
Gift Vouchers
The Layered Canvas
Treat someone special to a unique artistic retreat in the heart of Kinross-shire. This workshop is a mindful escape into the world of tactile art, where the hustle of daily life is replaced by the calming flow of paint and palette knives. Your loved one will enjoy:
Gift Experience Includes:
Your recipient will enjoy:
Tactile Painting Tuition: Step-by-step guidance in building 3D textures and layering professional paints on a blank canvas.
All Materials Provided: High-quality canvas, specialised texture mediums, palette knives, and a vibrant range of paints.
Countryside Hospitality: Unlimited tea, coffee, and homemade cake in a beautiful, tranquil studio setting.
A Handcrafted Masterpiece: Their own textured interior artwork to take home and display, plus a FREE gift!
Gift Voucher Options
Standard Experience – £45 per person
Includes the 2-hour "Layered Canvas" countryside workshop and their finished bespoke artwork.
The Details
Location: Rural Kinross-shire (voucher holders receive full directions and booking details).
Validity: Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Delivery: * Digital: Beautifully presented vouchers available instantly for last-minute gifting.
Printed: High-quality physical vouchers can be posted for a special, tangible touch.