Mediterranean Fruits in Acrylic
Tutor: Jacky Purtill
Date: Saturday 12th June 2027
10am to 1pm
Venue: Arlington Arts (Mary Hare, Snelsmore Common, Newbury RG14 3BQ)
Maximum participants: 10
Overview
Join local artist and art teacher Jacky Purtill for a colourful and creative acrylic painting workshop “Mediterranean Fruits in Acrylic” is inspired by the vibrant fruits and sun-soaked colours of the Mediterranean.
Suitable for beginners as well as those with painting experience, this hands-on workshop will guide you through a range of acrylic painting, drawing, and expressive mark-making techniques to create fresh, vibrant Mediterranean fruit studies.
You’ll explore colour mixing, layering, texture, and composition while learning how to capture the rich tones and natural forms of lemons, strawberries, oranges, and other seasonal fruits.
With step-by-step guidance from Jacky, you’ll complete a beautifully finished and mounted piece of artwork to take home.
This relaxed and enjoyable workshop is the perfect opportunity to build your painting skills, experiment with new techniques, and enjoy a fun day of creativity.
Creative Communities
Creative Communities provide outstanding teaching and learning which aims to improve mental, physical social and emotional wellbeing, which is accessible to all.
Creative Communities is thrilled to announce Jo Brand as the new Patron of their charity!
Their courses provide opportunities for all learners to develop skills, regardless of previous experience or ability.
Participants can start as beginners and progress to more advanced techniques, enjoying the journey along the way, whilst fostering a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.
Engaging in artistic activities like painting, drawing, and crafting can have therapeutic benefits for everyone.
The process of creating can be meditative and help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, promoting emotional wellbeing.
Learners will come together with like-minded individuals to learn in a fun and informal environment, improving social wellbeing and reducing loneliness and isolation.
Their courses provide opportunities for participants to be regularly creative, which has been linked to cognitive benefits.
Painting, drawing, and crafting stimulate the brain, promoting memory retention, problem-solving skills, and overall enhanced cognitive function.
Artistic activities require precise movements, which can help everyone, especially older adults to maintain and develop their fine motor skills.
Regular practice with brushes, pastels, pencils, and/or crafting tools can contribute to improved hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Orida Hotel
ORIDA Hotel Newbury is located off the M4, just over 10 minutes from central Newbury.
A perfect destination for families and couples to take in countryside scenery in West Berkshire, within 15 minutes of Donnington Castle, Welford Park and Newbury Racecourse.
The motorway also provides links to Oxford and Winchester.
With 113 spacious bedrooms, their valued guests will enjoy every comfort ORIDA has to offer, including their quality restaurant, lounge bar and ORIDA Health featuring an indoor pool, hot tub and gym.
Guests can also enjoy the convenience of an in house Starbucks, ideal for a morning coffee, a midday break or a relaxed meeting with colleagues.
Their highly experienced events team will help you plan every detail and deliver an event to remember.
For business events we are wholly equipped, with a wide range of meeting and event spaces available for hire, ideal for company conferences, exhibitions and product launches.
Enjoy contemporary and traditional cuisine served in elegant surroundings at the ORIDA Hotels Newbury restaurant.
Relax over breakfast or lunch with friends and family or stick around and sample fine wines over a traditional dinner.
There’s always a smile waiting at ORIDA Health Newbury – their team are there to help and create an exciting fitness plan based on your likes and goals.
Once you’ve discovered a routine you love, they’ll be there to celebrate with you, to push you further, and to motivate you if you lose momentum.
With a Gym, Fitness Studio, Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Jacuzzi there’s something for every member of the family!
