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Meeting Point – Please meet at the studio (at the entrance to the gardens). Parking is available by the entrance.

12:00pm - 1:00pm – Guests arrive and spend the first hour exploring the studio and walking around the grounds with Frank. During this time, Frank will share insights into his practice, the gardens, and suggest potential painting locations for the afternoon.

1:00pm - 4:00pm – Artists will find their own spots and set up for an afternoon of painting. Frank will be working alongside participants and will be available for informal questions and discussion.

4.00pm - 4.30pm – Meet back at the studio for a half-hour debrief, where participants can share their experiences and any work produced so far.
Guests are welcome to stay in the gardens until closing at 5:30pm

Who It's For

 This day is open to all.

What to Bring

 Portable painting equipment, outdoor clothing, suitable footwear, food and drink needed for a day working in the field.

Cost per person (unlimited places)- £45

This includes: Garden Entry,  an Auto Amor gesso board 24 × 30cm *& entry to A Day in May open call

A plein air painting day for experienced artists at Knepp Wilding, led by Andrew Gifford.

Start time: 9am – Meet at Knepp Wilding Kitchen for breakfast rolls and coffee, to talk about the day ahead and a welcome

from Lia Brazier.

9:45am - 11.45am– Field walk with Andrew Gifford.Andrew will talk about the site, what draws him to a landscape, choosing viewpoints, anticipating changing light, and responding to weather and atmosphere. He will share examples of paintings at selected locations. Artists are welcome to break away at any point to set up and begin work..

11.30pm – 4pm –Independent painting time across the estate.  Lunch and refreshments are available from the Knepp restaurant

4pm - 5pm – Meet up for tea, a chat about experiences and discuss your work.

Who It's For

This day is intended for practising and experienced artists who are comfortable working independently outdoors and would value the company of other painters in a stimulating landscape setting.

What to Bring

 Portable painting equipment, outdoor clothing, suitable footwear, food and drink needed for a day working in the field.

Cost per person (limited places)- £35

This includes breakfast, a map and tea. Additional Day in May gessoed boards avaialble at £12.50