Painting with Earth - Peter Ward
Date for 2026 - To Be Confirmed
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For 20 years, Peter Ward has worked almost exclusively with ochre from southwest England, his ancestral matrilineal home, sharing his work through painting, workshops, publications and poetry, delivering knowledge and inspiration for many with interest in this growing field of creative expression.
‘Whatever we believe about the condition of the contemporary world, contact with the materials and processes with which it is made can only further enrich and inform our lives.’says Peter.
Peter currently lives in West Cornwall.
During this one-day workshop Peter will introduce us to the pigments themselves and explain how to find and gather them, as well as demonstrating the different ways they can be turned into paint.
In the afternoon we will make paints from the pigments and create our own paintings.
Peter has written some wonderful informative books on the subject, that are full of many photographs of his process and work, as well as his moving and powerful poetry.
The books will be available to view and buy on the day and Peter will also be exhibiting some of his beautiful artwork, some of which will be for sale.
I am very excited to be having Peter Ward come and visit the studio and lead this workshop.
COST
£100 for the day.
LOCATION
I will be hosting the workshop in my Studio at Webbers Yard in Dartington. There is plenty of space and you will have your own workstation with wall space for putting up your work as you go.
Unit 3, Webbers Yard, Dartington. TQ9 6JY.
PARKING
Meadowbrook and the cider press carparks are a 3 minute walk away from the venue. It costs around £5 for the day. Otherwise there can often be empty spaces along the road opposite Webbers Yard.
ACCOMODATION
If you are travelling from afar and need to book somewhere to stay there are a few options in the Dartington area, including air b and b’s, rooms at Dartington Hall and rooms at the Cott Inn. Do let me know if you would like a comprehensive list of places to stay.
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
1-hour lunchbreak
Hot and cold drinks are provided.
You can bring a packed lunch or if you prefer to buy something on the day there is a nearby shop as well as Baynards cafe at the nearby Ciderpress centre. A healthy salad and pasta lunch can be delivered on the day for £10. let me know if you would like this option in advance. Thanks.
Date for 2026 - To Be Confirmed
Register your interest
For 20 years, Peter Ward has worked almost exclusively with ochre from southwest England, his ancestral matrilineal home, sharing his work through painting, workshops, publications and poetry, delivering knowledge and inspiration for many with interest in this growing field of creative expression.
‘Whatever we believe about the condition of the contemporary world, contact with the materials and processes with which it is made can only further enrich and inform our lives.’says Peter.
Peter currently lives in West Cornwall.
During this one-day workshop Peter will introduce us to the pigments themselves and explain how to find and gather them, as well as demonstrating the different ways they can be turned into paint.
In the afternoon we will make paints from the pigments and create our own paintings.
Peter has written some wonderful informative books on the subject, that are full of many photographs of his process and work, as well as his moving and powerful poetry.
The books will be available to view and buy on the day and Peter will also be exhibiting some of his beautiful artwork, some of which will be for sale.
I am very excited to be having Peter Ward come and visit the studio and lead this workshop.
COST
£100 for the day.
LOCATION
I will be hosting the workshop in my Studio at Webbers Yard in Dartington. There is plenty of space and you will have your own workstation with wall space for putting up your work as you go.
Unit 3, Webbers Yard, Dartington. TQ9 6JY.
PARKING
Meadowbrook and the cider press carparks are a 3 minute walk away from the venue. It costs around £5 for the day. Otherwise there can often be empty spaces along the road opposite Webbers Yard.
ACCOMODATION
If you are travelling from afar and need to book somewhere to stay there are a few options in the Dartington area, including air b and b’s, rooms at Dartington Hall and rooms at the Cott Inn. Do let me know if you would like a comprehensive list of places to stay.
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
1-hour lunchbreak
Hot and cold drinks are provided.
You can bring a packed lunch or if you prefer to buy something on the day there is a nearby shop as well as Baynards cafe at the nearby Ciderpress centre. A healthy salad and pasta lunch can be delivered on the day for £10. let me know if you would like this option in advance. Thanks.
Date for 2026 - To Be Confirmed
Register your interest
For 20 years, Peter Ward has worked almost exclusively with ochre from southwest England, his ancestral matrilineal home, sharing his work through painting, workshops, publications and poetry, delivering knowledge and inspiration for many with interest in this growing field of creative expression.
‘Whatever we believe about the condition of the contemporary world, contact with the materials and processes with which it is made can only further enrich and inform our lives.’says Peter.
Peter currently lives in West Cornwall.
During this one-day workshop Peter will introduce us to the pigments themselves and explain how to find and gather them, as well as demonstrating the different ways they can be turned into paint.
In the afternoon we will make paints from the pigments and create our own paintings.
Peter has written some wonderful informative books on the subject, that are full of many photographs of his process and work, as well as his moving and powerful poetry.
The books will be available to view and buy on the day and Peter will also be exhibiting some of his beautiful artwork, some of which will be for sale.
I am very excited to be having Peter Ward come and visit the studio and lead this workshop.
COST
£100 for the day.
LOCATION
I will be hosting the workshop in my Studio at Webbers Yard in Dartington. There is plenty of space and you will have your own workstation with wall space for putting up your work as you go.
Unit 3, Webbers Yard, Dartington. TQ9 6JY.
PARKING
Meadowbrook and the cider press carparks are a 3 minute walk away from the venue. It costs around £5 for the day. Otherwise there can often be empty spaces along the road opposite Webbers Yard.
ACCOMODATION
If you are travelling from afar and need to book somewhere to stay there are a few options in the Dartington area, including air b and b’s, rooms at Dartington Hall and rooms at the Cott Inn. Do let me know if you would like a comprehensive list of places to stay.
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
1-hour lunchbreak
Hot and cold drinks are provided.
You can bring a packed lunch or if you prefer to buy something on the day there is a nearby shop as well as Baynards cafe at the nearby Ciderpress centre. A healthy salad and pasta lunch can be delivered on the day for £10. let me know if you would like this option in advance. Thanks.