Arts & Culture in East Sussex

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Full Day Landscape Painting Workshop - August

Full Day Landscape Painting Workshop – August ‘Golden Lake Reflections’ 10-5pm Join me for a full day of immersive landscape painting as we capture the beauty of a glowing sunset reflected across still water. Inspired by the warmth and atmosphere of the summer countryside, this workshop explores the techniques I use in my own landscape paintings to create depth, light and a strong sense of place. Working on a 42cm x 36cm board, you’ll learn how to build a larger, more developed landscape using layered acrylic techniques, expressive mark-making and carefully balanced colour. Throughout the day, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a landscape filled with glowing reflections, distant trees, expansive skies and luminous evening light. We’ll explore how to create depth, atmosphere and natural texture while developing a painting that feels both dramatic and tranquil. The larger board size and full-day format allow us to work on a more ambitious composition than is possible in the afternoon workshops, giving you the opportunity to explore additional detail, richer layers and a greater sense of scale whilst still completing a finished painting by the end of the session. With a maximum of five participants, you’ll benefit from plenty of individual guidance and support throughout the day. Suitable for beginners and more experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a friendly and inspiring studio environment where you can develop new skills while creating your own...

Sun 30 Aug11:00V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

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Pottery Demonstration – August

Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 29 August and

Sun 30 Aug12:00Great Dixter House and Gardens

via Great Dixter House and GardensLocal gem

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £395.00

Expressive Landscape Painting Workshop with Louise Balaam

03rd September 2026 | 2 Days | Emerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX, United Kingdom

Thu 3 SeptSt. Andrews Place Art School, Lewes

via St. Andrews Place Art School, LewesCurated

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Exhibition Tour

Delve deeper into our exhibitions with a tour by Duty Manager, Simon Hobson. Ask questions, share your own highlights and... The post EXHIBITION TOUR appeared first on Hastings Contemporary.

Fri 4 SeptHastings Contemporary

via Hastings Contemporary

Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Eastbourne Farmer's Market, Towner Gallery Square, College Road

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Sat 5 Sept09:00Mini Mouthfuls

via Mini Mouthfuls

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £60

'Meadow Alchemy' 3½ Hour Painting Workshop

An immersive and inspiring workshop where you’ll learn the expressive techniques I use in my own painting practice. Process-led: paint rolling, dripping & spattering with sculpted impasto flowers ‘Meadow Alchemy’ explores a process-led approach to creating a contemporary wildflower landscape using acrylics on board. We’ll start by setting the scene and applying a soft gradient background. From there, we’ll add movement and energy with loose layers of wild grasses and stems, using different techniques such as paint rolling, dripping, and playful paint spattering. In just 3½ hours, you’ll learn the techniques and materials I use in my own work to create a richly textured landscape painting of your own. Working with acrylics on board, you’ll be guided step by step to create your own piece to take home and be proud of, with the understanding and confidence to keep refining it further if you wish. Your painting will be created on a 25cm x 25cm 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing, which many participants choose to do after the session. Run from the comfort of my Studio in Ditchling, in a supportive and nurturing environment with an intimate group of up to six people, allowing one to one tuition. Suitable for all artistic abilities, even if you’re a complete novice, the methods we’ll be using are easy to learn and apply. The cost is £60 per person, including quality artists’...

Sat 5 Sept11:00V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

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Wordsmash: Poetry & Spoken Word

Every second Wednesday of the month Stu Goodwin hosts a night of sharing through poetry & spoken word. Join us to share your words or just come and enjoy others.

Wed 9 SeptThe Venue on the Green

via The Venue on the GreenCurated

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Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop - 'Autumn Meadow Light'

Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop – September ‘Autumn Meadow Light’ A 4½ hour immersive landscape painting workshop. Capture the warmth and atmosphere of an early autumn evening in this inspiring half-day landscape painting workshop. Working from a beautiful countryside scene bathed in golden light, you’ll learn how to create a loose, atmospheric landscape using the expressive acrylic techniques I use in my own work. We’ll explore colour layering, depth, texture, soft transitions and the effects of light as it filters across the landscape. This composition combines a winding meadow path, wild grasses, delicate late-summer flowers and a glowing sunset sky, making it the perfect subject for exploring light, mood and distance within a landscape. To enable you to complete the painting within the workshop, we’ll be working on a 30cm x 25cm board, allowing you to focus on the key techniques and processes needed to create a finished landscape in a single afternoon. With a maximum of just five participants, you’ll benefit from plenty of individual guidance and support as I demonstrate how to create convincing water reflections, distant trees, soft atmospheric effects and the gentle glow of sunset across the landscape. Suitable for beginners and more experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive studio environment where you can develop new skills while creating your own atmospheric waterside landscape to take home. All materials are included...

Sat 12 Sept13:30V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

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Hove Record Fair

dig through thousands of records from lovely local dealers while enjoying a dj set of sweet tunes from j.d. o'kill.

Sun 13 Sept12:00The Brunswick

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Awards Day

An awards ceremony taking place at East Sussex National.

Sat 19 SeptGuide Headquarters

via Guide HeadquartersCurated

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Full Day Landscape Painting Workshop - September

Full Day Landscape Painting Workshop ‘Misty Meadow Sunrise’ 10-5pm Spend a full day immersed in the beauty of the English countryside as we create this atmospheric landscape inspired by the soft light of early autumn mornings. This workshop focuses on capturing mood, light and depth through expressive acrylic techniques that reflect my own studio practice. Working on a 42cm x 36cm board, you’ll learn how to build a landscape in layers, creating glowing skies, distant mist, delicate meadow textures and a strong sense of atmosphere. Throughout the day, I’ll guide you through the techniques I use to create luminous skies, subtle colour transitions, soft mist effects and natural-looking grasses and wildflowers. We’ll explore how to balance detail with freedom, allowing the painting to feel both realistic and painterly. Suitable for all abilities, this workshop is taught in a relaxed, supportive studio environment with plenty of individual guidance throughout the day. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a well-developed landscape painting and a deeper understanding of how to create light-filled, atmospheric countryside scenes using acrylics. Many paintings will be complete by the end of the day, while others may continue to evolve afterwards — just as my own work often does.

Sun 20 Sept11:00V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

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Pottery Demonstration – September

Come along and watch Alex O’Reilly throwing pots on a kick wheel in the Great Barn. Saturday 19 and Sunday

Sun 20 Sept12:00Great Dixter House and Gardens

via Great Dixter House and GardensLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Full Day Landscape Painting Workshop - September

Full Day Landscape Painting Workshop – August ‘Misty Meadow Sunrise’ 10-5pm Spend a full day immersed in the beauty of the English countryside as we create this atmospheric landscape inspired by the soft light of early autumn mornings. This workshop focuses on capturing mood, light and depth through expressive acrylic techniques that reflect my own studio practice. Working on a 42cm x 36cm board, you’ll learn how to build a landscape in layers, creating glowing skies, distant mist, delicate meadow textures and a strong sense of atmosphere. Throughout the day, I’ll guide you through the techniques I use to create luminous skies, subtle colour transitions, soft mist effects and natural-looking grasses and wildflowers. We’ll explore how to balance detail with freedom, allowing the painting to feel both realistic and painterly. Suitable for all abilities, this workshop is taught in a relaxed, supportive studio environment with plenty of individual guidance throughout the day. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a well-developed landscape painting and a deeper understanding of how to create light-filled, atmospheric countryside scenes using acrylics. Many paintings will be complete by the end of the day, while others may continue to evolve afterwards — just as my own work often does.

Sun 27 Sept11:00V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

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In Between Gallery: The Snail and the Mannequin

Fabrica is a space where everyone can experience art. Located in a Grade II listed, former regency church in Brighton, Fabrica presents a varied programme of events from film screenings, talks, group discussions and community led events for all ages and abilities.

Wed 30 SeptFabrica

via FabricaLocal gem

Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Eastbourne Farmer's Market, Towner Gallery Square, College Road

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Sat 3 Oct09:00Mini Mouthfuls

via Mini Mouthfuls

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Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop - 'Misty River Light'

Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop – October ‘Misty River Light’ A 4½ hour immersive landscape painting workshop. Immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of an atmospheric river landscape bathed in the soft glow of early light. In this extended afternoon workshop, we’ll explore how to create a sense of depth, mood and luminosity as mist drifts across the landscape and warm sunlight breaks through the horizon. A winding river draws the eye through the composition, while silhouetted trees emerge gently from the haze, creating a scene that feels both peaceful and timeless. To enable you to complete the painting within the workshop, we’ll be working on a 30cm x 25cm board, allowing you to focus on the key techniques and processes needed to create a finished landscape in a single afternoon. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a well-developed landscape painting and a deeper understanding of how to create light-filled, atmospheric countryside scenes using acrylics. Many paintings will be complete by the end of the day, while others may continue to evolve afterwards — just as my own work often does. You’ll leave with the skills, techniques and confidence to further refine and develop your painting at home if you choose. Suitable for all abilities, this small-group workshop, with no more than 5 participants, offers a relaxed and supportive environment with plenty of individual guidance throughout. All materials are included, along with tea, coffee, and light refreshments.

Sat 10 Oct13:30V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Shadow Puppet Making Workshop

A shadow puppet making workshop at Willingdon Park in Eastbourne

Fri 16 OctIdolrich Theatre Rotto Productions

via Idolrich Theatre Rotto ProductionsLocal gem

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