This special day brings together portrait practice, artist conversation, meditation, and sound healing, offering you time and space to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and explore portrait making in a supportive, inspiring environment.

About the Artist

Morag Caister is the winner of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2022. Known for her sensitive, expressive portrait work, Morag brings insight, generosity, and depth to her teaching. This two-part immersive workshop, The Art of Portrait Making, encourages participants to move beyond likeness and into character, presence, and expression.

Schedule

10:00 – 11:00
Welcome and guided meditation with Kirsti Matthews

11:00 – 13:00
Morag Caister in conversation with Lesley Samms
Followed by Part 1 of The Art of Portrait Making
A hands-on workshop where participants begin creating their own portrait

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch break

14:00 – 16:00
Part 2 of The Art of Portrait Making workshop

16:15
Sound Bath with Sarah Stephenson, Seraphina Sound

Practical Information

• All art materials are provided

• Food and refreshments available to purchase from the hotel bar

• We recommend pre-ordering lunch on arrival

• Only food purchased from the hotel may be consumed on the premises

• Elements of this event will be filmed for social media

ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE - BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT