Draw and paint bird feathers with Elaine Searle

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm UTC+00:00

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre | Cley next the Sea

Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Publisher/HostNorfolk Wildlife Trust
Draw and paint bird feathers with Elaine Searle
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Learn to paint a detailed, realistic bird feather in our watercolour workshop
About this Event

Study the basis anatomy of a bird feather and produce a small, realistic painting in watercolour. A step-by-step process suitable for novice to intermediate level. Suitable for those who like studying/drawing careful detail and who have some experience of working in watercolour.

Specimens provided - a selection of British bird feathers

Equipment provided for use in class - a basic set of watercolour paints, paper, drawing pencils, sharpeners & erasers, brushes

Equipment (student will need to bring) - magnifying glass, rechargeable or battery operated task light, hot-pressed watercolour paper x 3 A4 sheets


As an event attendee, you will be eligible for free parking.


Accessibility

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable.


Important Information – please read our event refund policy below:

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.



Photo credit: Elaine Searle

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the Sea, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 53.58 to GBP 58.89

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