Living Landscapes: City to Coast Art Experience

Join us for this new art adventure of on-location sketching, painting and studio exploration with Scottish artist Orla Stevens! Moving from the vibrant streets of Glasgow to the coastal landscapes of Argyll, we will learn how to capture atmosphere, energy and emotion through loose, expressive mark making.

This 10-day immersive creative experience takes you from the vibrant city of Glasgow to the stunning coastal landscapes on the West Coast of Scotland. From our studio and accommodation bases, first in Glasgow city centre then in Inveraray on the Argyll coast, we’ll explore different locations for on-location sketching and painting, whilst soaking in the rich local history and heritage. 

Orla’s workshop is about noticing more and loosening up in your art. We’ll combine focused exercises with a playful approach, exploring how different places feel and how that atmosphere can shape what we create. As we respond to the movement of the city and the stillness of the coast, you’ll develop your own personal way of translating a sense of place onto the page.

Through guided on-location sketching and supportive studio sessions, we’ll experiment with different ways of responding to place. Using mixed media, such as acrylic inks, pastels and watercolour paints, you’ll explore how to turn what you see and feel into expressive work.

There will be time for quiet focus and time for shared conversation. Expect windswept sketching sessions, warm studio evenings, group reflection, and plenty of encouragement to embrace imperfection and curiosity. This is a welcoming space to experiment, to share and to bring more of yourself to your art.

The cost of this trip is £3680 per person (shared room), plus £500 to have a room to yourself. It includes:

– 3 nights en-suite single occupancy accommodation in Glasgow

– 6 nights en-suite single or twin occupancy accommodation in Inveraray

– Daily programme of art workshop and excursions with Orla Stevens

– 9 breakfasts

– Welcome drinks & welcome dinner in Glasgow on arrival evening

– 2 buffet lunches and refreshments during workshop sessions at our Glasgow hotel

– Dinner on first night in Inveraray

– Farewell dinner on last night

– Lunch and private tour at Ardkinglas House

– Minibus transport when travelling as a group

– Minibus transfer back to Glasgow (airport or city centre) on the departure day

– Studio hire fees

– Entry fee and private tour at Inveraray Castle

– Entry fee to Kilmartin Museum

– Entry fee to Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens

– Entry fee and private tour of Mount Stuart House

– Wild at Art canvas bag and sketchbook

– Detailed pre-travel information by email

– And a member of the Wild at Art team will be with the group throughout to ensure guests are well looked after.

Not included: International flights; transportation to and from our meeting venue in Glasgow; meals other than those listed above; alcoholic drinks other than welcome drinks; gratuities. Personal travel insurance is required.