Northumberland Workshop 2025
Details:
Saturday 3rd May/Sunday 4th May 2025
Organiser: Anthea Wood Tutor: Malcolm Coward HSEA
Cost: £65 per day or £120 both days
Location: Day 1 – Hay Heavy Horse Farm: TD12 4TR
Day 2 – Paul Robson Racing: NE66 5RZ
About the workshops: To book and pay please scroll down to the form at the bottom of the page
We are delighted to announce a return to our Northumberland SEA workshop for 2024. Set in the heart of rural Northumberland, we invite you to take part in a two day workshop painting heavy horses and racing thoroughbreds. This is a fantastic opportunity to paint two very different horse breeds on consecutive days under the expert tutelage of Malcolm Coward, Honorary SEA.
Whatever your level of painting, this is a great opportunity to compare the challenges of painting horses of different physiques in a safe and encouraging environment.
Hosting Venues:
Hays Farm, day 1; Part of the beautiful Ford and Etal estate; home to the largest herd of rare breed Clydesdale Heavy Horses within the North of England. Starts at 12.30. You will have the opportunity to paint several heavy horses and also some farm animals. Location: Hay Farm, Ford & Etal Estate, Crookham, Northumberland, TD12 4TR
Paul Robson Racing day 2 home to Paul Robson racing. 10am start – 3pm. Various horses and ponies in the incredible setting of Hazelrigg Racing. Bring a packed lunch.
The Local Area:
With Lindisfarne and Holy Island less than a 30 minute drive from Rose Dobbin Racing and with Hays Heavy Horse Farm situated on the beautiful Ford and Etal estate, this is the perfect opportunity to combine a visit to this beautiful area with our equestrian painting workshop. The town of Wooler has recently opened Ad Gefrin, a new whisky distillery, and the area is known as the Gateway to the Hills if there are walkers amongst you who fancy taking on Cheviot!
Booking details:
All levels of painter/artist are welcome. Artists must bring their own materials. There are limited places available and places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Payment is required at the time of booking at which point an itinerary, risk assessment and a list of accommodation options will be shared. All participants must read and sign the risk assessment.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hay Heavy Horse Farm
Date: Saturday 3rd May
Location: Hay Farm, Ford & Etal Estate, Crookham, Northumberland, TD12 4TR
Start time: Arrive at midday for a 12:30 start
Finish time: 5pm
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided. Lunch not included. Hay Farm has an excellent Farm Café which we recommend. Strictly no picnics on site please.
Materials: Artists must bring their own materials and painting surfaces
Weather: An undercover area is available in the event of inclement weather, but please bring layers and dress for cooler weather
Format of the day: At least two heavy horses will be stood up for painting; there will also be the opportunity for painters to paint some of the farm animals.
Day 2: Paul Robson Racing
Date: Sunday 4th May
Location: : Paul Dobbin Racing Stables, South Hazelrigg, Chatton, Northumberland NE66 5RZ
Start time: Arrive at 09:30 for a 10am start
Finish time: 3:30pm
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided. Lunch not included. Please bring a picnic lunch
Materials: Artists must bring their own materials and painting surfaces
Weather: An undercover area is available in the event of inclement weather, but please bring layers and dress for cooler weather
Format of the day: Three horses will be stood up for painting throughout the day
