Roses and Castles - traditional canal art with Phil Speight MBE

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Bollington Wharf | Bollington

The Poetic Licence
Publisher/HostThe Poetic Licence
Roses and Castles - traditional canal art with Phil Speight MBE
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A weekend learning to paint the roses and castles of traditional canal art - with 'the teacher who teaches the teachers'.
About this Event

Phil Speight MBE is one of the UK's best respected canal painters - see the Guardian feature on his work here. Over a weekend at his newly refurbished workshop in Cheshire, Phil gives a lively hands-on guide to painting the roses and castles which are the hallmark of traditional canal culture.

Phil's courses give an entertaining, in-depth study of a uniquely English craft, under the twinkling eye of a great practitioner. Feedback for his courses is brilliant. One student says: "Phil was patient, funny and such an expert. It was such a pleasure to learn with him."

Lunch each day, and all the materials you need, are included in the weekend (please let us know any dietary needs at the time of booking). Accommodation is not included, but there is a Travelodge ten minutes' drive away, in Macclesfield. Places are limited to only four, so book soon - for yourself or as a Christmas gift for the canal person in your life.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bollington Wharf, Bollington Wharf, Bollington, United Kingdom

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GBP 195.00

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