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Charleston Farmhouse, East Sussex - 2011. 

A lifelong interest in the Bloomsbury group led Sophie to approach nearby Charleston Farmhouse with a proposal to create a painted furniture workshop.  Now in its fifth year, Sophie's workshops are very popular allowing her to teach beautiful paint techniques in this insprational setting.

See the Charleston website for more details -  www.charleston.org.uk
Book a place by calling Charleston on 01323 811626.

Paint Pots and Vintage Apple Crates - Friday 1st April 2011

10am - 5pm.  £75 includes artisan lunch and apple crate.  Bring your own plant pot to paint.

'Taking the decorative nature of Charleston's interior out into the garden.  Working with Sophie and taking inspiration from Charleston's decorative motifs, you will spend the day painting a vintage apple crate and terracotta plant pot with Farrow&Ball paints.  Painting onto ceramics is ideal for freehand as the curves of a pot help direct your line in a looser, less formal fashion, perfect for the free-flowing styles of Bloomsbury.  The vintage apple crates lend themselves to a whole host of uses in the garden or home.

Sponsored by Farrow&Ball - www.farrow-ball.com

Painted Furniture Workshop - Tuesday 14th June 2011

10am - 5pm.  £85 includes artisan lunch and materials.

'Bring a small piece of furniture from home - a chair, stool or side table would be ideal.  To make the most of your day working with Sophie, furniture would best be pre-prepared and ready for painting.  The workshop is supported by Farrow&Ball paints from which Sophie will select a suitable Charleston palette for you to work with.  Working in the Outer Studio you will be able to create a unique piece inspired by the many motifs to be found in the artists' home.'

Sponsored by Farrow&Ball - www.farrow-ball.com

Rough and Buff; Paint Effects Masterclass - Tuesday 19th July, 2011.

£85 includes an artisan lunch and all materials.

'Be completely inspired by the amazing paint finishes and effects that Sophie will take you through.  Create a series of paint finishes that can be used on surfaces from fruniture to the walls of your home.  Including wax finishes, crackle glaze, ageing and ways to create various patinas.  You will use a wooden tea tray as your canvas to experiment and learn this variety of techniques.'

Sponsored by Farrow&Ball - www.farrow-ball.com

Country Living magazine and Farrow&Ball are holding two one-day events at Charleston Farmhouse in Oct 2011.

Sophie will be leading the painting workshops at both events - check this website for future details or visit www.charleston.org.uk