Children's half-term classes still have some availability

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5-week drawing & painting courses start after half-term

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Children's half-term classes still have some availability 〰️ 5-week drawing & painting courses start after half-term 〰️

a creative hub for the west sussex peninsula

The Old Dairy at Itchenor Park is an inspirational space for fine artists & creatives, nestled in the beautiful coastal landscape of rural Itchenor. The only communal artists’ atelier south of Chichester, we are delighted to have opened our doors this May.

Come and join us in our light-filled, spacious studio for classes & workshops for adults & children, creatives’ space for rent, exhibitions & more.

The Old Dairy is also home to Byrne Contemporary fine art gallery, Daisy Rogers-Byrne fine artist and professional jeweller Lucy Rawcliffe.

classes & workshops

We have a wide range of fine art classes & workshops on offer Monday - Saturday, for adults and children.

We are able to be flexible with our scheduling, so if there’s a workshop you and some friends would like to do, on a day/date other than what we have listed, do get in touch. Min. 2 students required for an adults’ course / workshop.

at -a-glance autumn booking

‘still life: from drawing to painting’ 4-hour workshop

Immerse yourself in creativity for 4 peaceful hours in this fun workshop, aimed at all levels. In our beautiful studio we will cover:

  • basic drawing techniques

  • composition

  • basic colour theory in practice

  • put it all together using acrylics.

MAX. OF 8 STUDENTS. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED.

Date options:

  • coming soon

£65 / PERSON

Get in touch with Daisy to book via hello@daisyrogers.co.uk.

Foundations of painting

5 or 10 week course (adults, beginners+)

Min. 2, max. 6 students

5-WEEK COURSE STARTING WEEK COMMENCING 4TH NOV.

£200/half-term

book online

10-week course from January 2025

Foundations of drawing

5 week course (adults, beginners+)

Min. 2, max. 6 students

Fridays 1030-1230, starts 8th Nov

or

Wednesdays 1800-2000, starts 6th Nov

£200/half-term

Wednesday evenings: book online

Friday mornings: book online

10-week course from January 2025

3-hour themed workshops

Weekdays, Saturdays and evenings, subject to enough interest (ages 16+, min. 2 max. 6)

  • life drawing (all levels)

  • landscape sketching (beginners+)

  • still life 101 (beginners+)

  • portraiture 101 (beginners+)

  • freeing up your painting (intermediate+)

  • colour theory in practice (beginners+)

  • portraiture in oils (intermediate+)

£65/workshop

register your interest via email

Children’s holiday clubs

Learn true fine art skills, taught by a professional artist!

Max. 6 students

October half-term (mon 21/10 - fri 1/11)

contact Daisy for availability

Christmas holidays

TBC

email Daisy to book

learn from professional fine artist, Daisy Rogers-Byrne

Daisy is a professional landscape, portrait and still-life artist, working predominantly in oils and pastels. She is an experienced art teacher for all ages and holds a current enhanced DBS check.

You can see more of her work, including current works for sale, here.

Browse Daisy’s catalogue of latest works for sale (pdf)

To view any of the paintings or to enquire about availability, or a commission, contact Daisy at hello@daisyrogers.co.uk.

creatives’ space to rent

** October update: we do not currently have any space but please do email Daisy if you would like to be kept updated of any changes. **

Space for creatives & fine artists is hard to find in West Sussex, unless you are lucky enough to have a home studio.

If you are a professional or experienced amateur fine artist or creative in need of a dedicated workspace, come and take a look at The Old Dairy. The only creatives’ studio space for rent south of Chichester (that we know of).

Subject to availability & application, we have subscription packages for:

  • 1-2 fine artists to rent a section of our main teaching studio, with subscription packages starting from just 8 hours a week

We offer:

  • a minimum of only 6 months’ commitment

  • affordable rates, starting from just £150/month, for 8 hours per week of hot-easeling

  • a creative community at your fingertips

  • free parking on-site

  • fast wifi via Starlink (subject to a small additional monthly cost)

  • a beautiful, quiet rural setting full of inspiration.

other creatives at The Old Dairy

Lucy with Diamonds

Renowned jeweller Lucy Rawcliffe has relocated from her Chichester shop to a new coastal studio here at the Old Dairy.

Lucy creates exquisite silver, gold & platinum jewellery, undertakes bespoke commissions & repairs, and offers fun workshops where you can make your own unique piece of silver jewellery, starting from £60pp.

Browse her online shop or pop in for a chat.