WILD & FERAL ART COURSES
Welcome to my art courses based in the beautiful village of Cranborne (Dorset)
Why wild & feral?
I designed this course to support a reconnection with nature; engaging with the wildness of the natural world to inspire the start of each creative process.
Our feral characteristics are raw, instinctive and uninhibited. Returning to these roots, our creative energy can flow more freely.
Wild & Feral art courses take you on a journey of discovery; whether you are a complete beginner wanting to discover your creativity for the first time, or a professional artist looking for inspiration to free up your feral side.
You will be guided by Miranda who has over 25 years of experience as an abstract artist, and is passionate about helping others to find new and natural ways of expression.
Full day course 10-4.30 (Incl. Lunch & Refreshments)
Weekly workshops 10-1 per session (Refreshments incl. Sessions run over 4 week blocks)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Full Day Course
Beautiful local woodland walk (we will endeaver to go out in most waethers so sturdy boots or wellies and warm waterproof coat is essential).
This will be a chance to gather inspiration from your natural surroundings, discuss intentions for the day and let the woodland start you on your creative process.
A break for refreshments back at the studio where Miranda will introduce the different elements of the course. The materials, mediums, tools and techniques.
Exploration into creating textures, using different mediums with natural pigments. Making basic enviromentally friendly tools for creating your artwork.
A Delicious lunch (Any dietry requirements will happily be catered for, this will be arranged in advance).
Afternoon of putting paint to canvas. Each canvas is approx 60 x 60 cm deep edged and ready to hang. Its time to unleash that feral creativity!
Refreshments will be avaliable through out the day.
There is no time pressure for your creative process. Creativity can take time to manifest.
You will find your own rhythm and let your own inspiration guide you through your personal journey. Miranda will be on hand at all times to advise and gently guide when needed.
Workshops
Week 1. Woodland walk, gathering inspiration and discussing creative intentions for your piece of work. Introduction to Wild & Feral Art.
Week 2. Learning about natural pigments, materials, mediums, texture bulding, and making basic tools for your creative process.
Week 3. Exploring layering, texture building, drying times, putting paint to canvas.
Week 4. Working on your artwork
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the premises due to allergies and the chicken folk that live in the garden.
These courses are for over 18's only
A minimum of 2 people per course are needed for the course to go ahead. Maxium of 5.
A waiting list is available for those who wish to be notified when a course space becomes free if a place is not currently avaliable. Please leave your name, email address, the course you are interested in and a contact number and you will be contacted asap.
Payment is in advance online by BACS or in cash or card machine on morning of arrival. Non payment will mean that we unfortunately can not except the individual onto the course.
COURSE FEES & DATES 2026-27
Full day course - £100.00 PP (Materials, lunch and refreshments inc.)
This course is run on two Saturdays per month.
10-4.30pm per session
Weekly wild art workshops - £120 (workshops run over 4 weeks, offering a 3 hour session per week. Price inc. free refreshments.
Tuesday 10-1pm & Thursday 10-1pm
All tools and basic materials for the workshops will be provided to get you started. These will be limited so if you would like to bring your own then please feel free too.
Canvases and extra materials WILL NOT be inc. but avaliable to purchase at discount prices.
If you have a disability please don't hesitate to contact Miranda to discuss any adaptions to the course content or access requirements.
If you decide that this journey is for you, please fill in the form below with your contact details and you will receive an email explaining everything you will need to know.
