A one-day landscape painting course for keen amateurs
This one-day course offers a focused introduction to painting the Tiree landscape, designed for keen amateur artists who want time to slow down, look carefully and work with greater intention.

Set against Tiree’s open landscapes and Atlantic light, the day combines outdoor sketching, studio development and guided discussion, providing a concentrated but unhurried painting experience. It is ideal for those who want a short, inspiring course, or for artists considering one of our longer painting weeks.

Who this course is for
Keen amateur painters with some experience
Artists who paint regularly but have limited time
Visitors to Tiree looking for a meaningful creative day
Those curious about our longer courses

What the day will focus on
Looking carefully at light and weather
Simplifying the landscape
Responding with confident, expressive mark-making
Quick studies as a way into stronger paintings
Developing a personal response rather than copying
The emphasis is on process and observation, not producing finished work.

How the day is structured
Morning introduction and short demonstration
Outdoor sketching and painting (weather permitting)
Studio development and individual guidance
Relaxed group discussion and reflection

Location
The course will work from selected outdoor locations on Tiree, supported by studio space. The island’s clarity of light, openness and changing conditions make it an ideal setting for this kind of concentrated study.

Course details
Duration: 1 day (approx. 10:00–16:30)
Group size: Maximum 6–8 participants
Price: £145
Included: All tuition, individual guidance, studio use, materials
Not included: Travel, accommodation, meals

How this course fits with our longer courses
This one-day course works well as a stand-alone painting experience, a gentle introduction to our teaching approach, or preparation for a five-day immersive course.

A final note
This is a calm, focused day of painting rather than a fast-paced workshop. It is an opportunity to reconnect with careful looking, thoughtful mark-making and the pleasure of working in response to place.