Join Hazel Soan for an exclusive tutored watercolour painting workshop at
The Royal Country Estate of King Charles III.
Painting with Hazel Soan at Dumfries House
Hazel Soan is a versatile professional artist, who has written many instructional books and was one of the judges for the TV series Watercolour Challenge. Hazel will be working and teaching in watercolours each day. Indoor workshop sessions will include still life and portrait painting. En plein air painting on the 2000 acre Estate will be weather dependent but offers a wide variety of landscapes, architecture, water features and much more. This tutored watercolour painting workshop is open to 10 students of all abilities.
“I am delighted to be returning to the Dumfries House Estate to conduct another watercolour workshop in this memorable setting. We were surrounded by stunning rose beds and delphiniums, and espaliers laden with apples and pears – ideal subjects for mastering the main watercolour techniques and the exclusive use of the Pavilion as our own private studio in the Queen Elizabeth Walled Garden was just perfect” Hazel Soan.
Dumfries House
His Royal Highness King Charles III rescued Dumfries House in 2007 and has restored it to its former beauty. He started working on the gardens and grounds in 2018 which are now maturing and looking splendid. Dumfries House is now one of The King’s favourite residences.
During your stay there will be a private tour of Dumfries House when it is closed to the public to enjoy one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture and exhibits of fine art.
Dumfries House Lodge
Located in the grounds of this Royal Estate is its country guest house, with 22 ensuite bedrooms. In the main Lodge building is the dining room and two very homely sitting rooms. All meals are included and made using produce from the Estate’s vegetable garden and local suppliers. You will be looked after from your arrival at Dumfries House Lodge until your departure by an event organiser, who will also be taking care of all the arrangements. Dumfries House is easily reached by car or public transport from Glasgow.
| Dates: | 14 – 19 June 2026 |
| Number of students: | 8 – 10 |
| Price per person: | £3,675.00 |
Price includes: 5 night’s accommodation at Dumfries House Lodge, all meals, studio facility, private tour of Dumfries House, guest artist and event organiser.
Useful information
Transport to and from Dumfries House is not included but it can easily be reached within an hour from Glasgow by train or car.
Find out more about Hazel Soan here
Find out more about The King’s Foundation here
the artist magazine offers this painting workshop on an exclusive and bespoke basis.
This painting workshop is an exclusive event operated on behalf of TALP (The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines) and Painters-online.
Images: Iain Brown, Nacho Rivera, Dumfries House, Liz Drake
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