Shambellie House Trust, New Abbey, Dumfries. DG2 8HQ
01387 440082 |
From: £140.00
Dive into the vibrant world of Scottish Colourist F.C.B. Cadell, exploring perspective, colour palettes, and composition to create stunning interior paintings of Shambellie House that capture the essence of his iconic style.
Step into the world of F.C.B. Cadell, one of Scotland’s most renowned Colourists, and learn to capture the beauty of Shambellie House’s interiors in this immersive two-day workshop. Explore Cadell’s bold colour palette, master perspective techniques, and create your own expressive interior painting.
After graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Ailsa has spent over 30 years as a professional artist and designer. Her designs have been sold globally, appearing on fashion, home décor, and household products in the UK, Australia, Germany, and the USA. She has also worked as a stationery and interior designer and as an art tutor. Commissions for her original paintings and prints have sold widely across the UK and internationally.
Ailsa’s bold and dynamic style, influenced by her design background, breathes life into her acrylic, gouache, and soft pastel works, drawing inspiration from daily life and the natural world.
Now back in Scotland after working in the south of England for the majority of her career, Ailsa has become an established art educator, teaching core drawing and painting skills to all abilities.
She is a Director of “For Enjoyment CIC” an arts based social enterprise that teaches core creative skills throughout Dumfries and Galloway. She is a Trustee of the DGUnlimted, the Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of the Arts, and sits on the Artists of Shambellie House Steering Group.
Beyond art, she works across academia, government and practice, as Lead for the National Centre for Resilience, a scientific research centre focusing on community resilience to natural hazards and climate change. She is passionate about employing creative approaches to improve health and wellbeing, utilising them in a way that can help individuals build better and stronger resilience to the inevitable challenges that we all face throughout our lives.
Ailsa is the co-author of a number of research projects exploring community resilience building and fostering resilience in young people with special needs. She was recently interviewed on ITV Border news for spearheading a landmark creative Burns event in collaboration with Dumfries Museum. She has regularly displayed her work across the UK and her most recent exhibition was at Shambellie House, New Abbey.
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM each day Includes: Lunch, tea, coffee, and plenty of cake! Accommodation: Not included, but you can find local options on our website.
Location & Accessibility:
This workshop will take place outdoors in the beautiful Shambellie Estate and indoors in the Gallery. Please note that the Gallery is located on the second floor and is only accessible via stairs. If you have any access requirements, let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
What You’ll Learn:
· How to draw interiors with one-point perspective
· How to mix and use Cadell’s bold colour palette
· Techniques for brushwork, composition, and colour application
· How to create a balanced and harmonious composition
What You’ll Create:
· Perspective sketches of Shambellie House’s interiors
· Colour swatches inspired by Cadell’s palette
· A series of expressive interior studies
· A final Cadell-style interior painting to take home
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment to learn and create.
We will use acrylic, watercolour or gouache paint. Acrylic paint does not come off when dry. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron.
There is an additional charge of £15 per person for materials, paper and stretched canvas.
Day 1: Capturing Interior Perspectives
· Discover Cadell’s artistic style and his approach to painting house interiors.
· Learn one-point perspective drawing and apply it to sketch the elegant rooms of Shambellie House.
· Experiment with Cadell’s bold colour palette, mixing harmonious and dynamic colours for your painting.
Day 2: Painting in the Studio
· Plan your final composition, incorporating perspective and colour theory.
· Develop your expressive brushwork and colour application skills.
· Begin your own interior painting, with one-on-one guidance from an expert tutor.
· Wrap up with a discussion on practical tips to develop your painting skills beyond the workshop.
Why Join?
· Gain confidence in perspective drawing, colour mixing, and composition.
· Learn painting techniques inspired by Cadell’s unique style.
· Enjoy a creative and supportive atmosphere with like-minded artists.
· Take home your own finished painting, ready to display.
Limited spaces available – book now and bring Cadell’s vibrant artistry into your own work!
