Plein Air Painting Workshop with Kim Day

Join us at Cranborne Lodge for a unique day of creativity with Kim Day, winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2026.

Set within the beautiful grounds of Cranborne Lodge, this special plein air workshop offers the opportunity to paint alongside one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary landscape artists.

Ahead of the workshop, Kim will spend a week in residence at Cranborne Lodge, exploring the estate’s historic gardens, architecture and surrounding landscape. During her residency she will create a collection of new paintings inspired by the setting, which she will share at the start of the day, offering an insight into her creative process, inspiration and approach to capturing a sense of place.

The workshop itself is designed to encourage freedom, curiosity and experimentation. Kim will guide participants through approaches to painting, mark-making, feeling and mystery, helping you connect with the landscape in your own unique way.

Whether you’re completely new to painting or an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration, this promises to be an enjoyable, relaxed and rewarding day.

Tickets

Workshop Participant: £65 per person [NOW SOLD OUT]

Includes the full workshop with Kim Day.

Visitor Ticket: £25 per person

Perfect for those who would like to visit Cranborne Lodge during Kim’s residency, view her completed works and enjoy the atmosphere of the day.

What to Bring (if participating in the workshop)

• An easel or pochade box
• A surface to paint on (paper, canvas or board)
• Your preferred painting medium
• A packed lunch

Our bar will be open throughout the day serving English wine, soft drinks and light snacks.

Kim’s Recommended Materials

If you would like to work using Kim’s preferred materials, she recommends bringing:

• Heavy watercolour paper (Saunders Waterford 638gsm)
• Masking or framers tape
• Caran d’Ache Neocolor pastels
• Acrylic paints
• Acrylic glaze (Liquitex, Golden or Winsor & Newton)
• Winsor & Newton Acrylic Flow Improver (or similar water substitute)
• Acrylic paint pens (optional)

How to Book

To reserve your place, please email enquiries@cranbornelodge.com.

Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.