This one-day 'double' workshop is suitable for those with some experience in yoga but who may be complete beginners in watercolour painting.

 

In this new workshop, we bring you the opportunity to indulge in a day of self care for your mind and body. The morning will start with yoga, relaxation and meditation followed by a homemade lunch. The afternoon session will be for craft and creativity.

The morning yoga session

• 10am - 12pm

 

Yvonne's yoga teaching style combines the concepts of self-care with artistic and psychological safety, so that you can benefit from the same calming influence it will bring to your mind, as well as strength to your body. Her preferred style of teaching is Hatha Flow, a moderate and traditional yoga style that includes Prana Yama breathing techniques, an opening warm-up followed by a series of standing, seated and lying down postures and balances. You will close the practice with Savasana relaxation, which includes a short shoulder massage with Mandarin essential oil – a perfect end to a full body routine!  

 
Provided lunch 

• 12 - 12.30pm

 

The afternoon painting session

 

Simply Seascapes in Watercolour

• 12.30 - 4pm (inc. half hour break for afternoon tea!)

 

Take time to slow down and indulge in a bit of ‘me’ time with this gentle watercolour session. We will spend the afternoon pottering about with paint & paper working our way through an absorbing project, immersed in the pleasure of the process.

 

In this session we will take our inspiration from sea, sky, sand & stone, recreating a trip to the beach!  Using a variety of watercolour techniques, some colour-mixing tips, and a decorative, illustrative approach we will conjure up our own coastal get-away! Add a spot of spattering and maybe a bit of bling – I can never resist a touch of gold paint! - to complete your image.

 

A template and assorted reference will be provided – or work from your own pile of pebbles and beach photos - and enjoy a peaceful afternoon playing with paint!