Drawing Nature with Ballpoint Pen & Washes with Gail Hoban
Join Gail for a relaxed and supportive drawing session. Gain confidence drawing textures and shapes of trees, wild plants and landscapes with ballpoint pen. In the morning we will look at seasonal colours in nature and create background washes using acrylic paint, salt textures and splatters. Basic equipment and materials (provided). Gail supports sustainable and accessible art, that is easy to start and easy to repeat.
In the afternoon we will look at and draw patterns created by trees and wild plants. We will work onto the washes created in the morning. You are welcome to bring along your own inspiration, photos, branches, seeds, flowers. Gail shows you how to use ballpoint pens to develop confident drawing, with surprisingly subtle and energetic effects. You can extend what you learn beyond the workshop to draw a range of ideas and textures gathered from nature on your doorstep.
All materials included, a starter pack for each learner to take away including papers and a fine ballpoint pen. Paints, brushes, salt and reference materials provided during session.
Bring your own packed lunch which can be eaten in the space or outside by the canal if warm enough.
Winter Colours Drawing Nature with Ballpoint Pen & Washes
Saturday 7th February 2026
10.30am - 4pm
Held in the Project Space at Parndon Mill
£80 per person
Book here https://www.craftcourses.com/courses/winter-colours-drawing-nature-with-ballpoint-pen-washes
Summer Colours Drawing Nature with Ballpoint Pen & Washes
Saturday 6th June 2026
10.30am - 4pm
Held in the Project Space at Parndon Mill
£80 per person
Book here https://www.craftcourses.com/courses/summer-colours-drawing-nature-with-ballpoint-pen-washes
About Gail Hoban
Gail’s has spent over 35 years as a creative person as both graphic and brand designer and over 17 years as an art and design lecturer, teaching a range of courses from 16-18 year olds, foundation in art and design. Leading a higher education course in graphic design and tutoring online for a masters course in design. Now a practicing artist, Gail is a member of Artists Marquee and Cambridge Drawing Society, exhibiting at various East Anglian galleries. Gail’s work focuses on local natural habitats and our access to nature, she is a lover of the countryside on her doorstep and wants to share this enthusiasm with others.
Instagram: @gail_hoban
