Johanne Mangi

10th - 14th August 2026

5 Day part 'En Plein Air' - part Studio Workshop

This workshop is an overall experience. You will be inspired by the surroundings, the landscape and the animals!

The emphasis of this workshop is in creating fine art from animal subjects. The best paintings are emotional and breathe life. This is not impossible. The instructor uses basic principles through projects that emphasize value and color. Drawing is not onerous once you know how to see. Edges? They will come naturally.

The reality is most artists paint animals from photos. The trick is in pairing life experience with it. Dogs are a convenient way to start in the studio but we will progress outside the boundaries of the studio. Gathering color notes and observing the structure of whatever animal we can find. Sheep and horses come to mind in the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire. The week will always be about live animals. You will venture out of the studio to gather information while learning compositional techniques for adding animals to the landscape.

Photos carry you just so far. Working from life does just that – puts life into your paintings. You see in a whole new way. Instructor will demo taking the mystery out of the process. It’s simpler than you think. We always go back into the comfort of the studio to convert our studies and color notes into something that will be a useful tool beyond the workshop. Instructor is known for her ability to connect one on one with students.

We talk, we paint, we learn.

Come if you want to jump to the next level whether for your own pleasure, a gallery or commission work.

Johanne Mangi

'Having learned to paint from life, bringing live dogs and horses into her workshops was a natural step. This provides a spark of inspiration along with valuable information and maybe just a bit of chaos!'

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RESERVE YOUR PLACE

PLATINUM

An extra-large junior suite with a double bed and an ensuite bathroom - spectacular views. £3,850 GBP per person total package (approx USA $5,040 Oct 25 rate)

GOLD

A double room with a double bed or twin single beds with a private bathroom.

£3,550 GBP per person total package (approx USA $4,650 Oct 25 rate)

SILVER

A room with a double bed and en-suite.

£3,250 GBP per person total package (approx USA $4,250 Oct 25 rate)

BRONZE

A good-sized room with a double bed and a shared shower room.

£2,895 GBP per person total package (approx USA $3,795 Oct 25 rate)

BRONZE SINGLE

A single room and a single bed with a shared bathroom.

£2,700 GBP per person total package (approx USA $3,535 Oct 25 rate)

3 STEP PAYMENT PLAN

Payments can be made in 3 instalments:

40% deposit at the time of booking
30% due exactly 24 weeks before the workshop
30% due exactly 16 weeks before the workshop

2nd Instalment (30%) - 24 weeks before: 23 Feb 2026

Final Instalment (30%) - 16 weeks before: 20 Apr 2026

Cancellation Policy:

• Up to 23 weeks before workshop: lose 40% of the total cost

• 24–17 weeks before workshop: lose 70% of total cost

• Within 16 weeks of workshop: no refund

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dates: Monday 10th August - Friday 14th August, 2026

Price: Price includes workshop, accommodation, food, drink and extras. Please see our Package Information for what's included.

Medium: Oil

Max number of students: 16

What students need to bring: Please bring your own en Plein Air travel easel as well as your outdoor painting kit. On-site, we will have paper towels, brush cleaner and limited oil paints (ask ahead). We do have a few easels to lend out and so if you aren't able to travel with yours, please ask ahead in plenty of time.

Difficulty: For all levels

Johanne Mangi

Johanne Mangi

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