George Gourley Watercolor Workshop

Service Description

George Gourley Watercolour Workshop Join renowned artist George Gourley for an inspiring full-day watercolour workshop designed for artists of all levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to develop your existing skills, this immersive experience offers a relaxed, supportive environment where creativity can flourish. What to Expect All Materials Provided Everything you need—watercolour paper, paints, brushes, and more—is included in your ticket price. Prefer to use your own tools? You’re welcome to bring them along. Suitable for Every Skill Level This workshop is open to absolute beginners, enthusiastic hobbyists, and experienced artists alike. If you have a passion for art or a curiosity to try watercolour for the first time, you’ll feel right at home. Personal Guidance from George Throughout the day, George will spend dedicated one-to-one time with each participant. His supportive, hands-on teaching style ensures you get the most from your experience—whether that’s learning new techniques. Workshop Details 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st February ⏰ Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm (includes a lunch break) 📍 Location: Bridge Street Art, Coleraine 👥 Maximum Participants: 8 🔞 Ages: 18+ This intimate, small-group format allows plenty of space for individual attention and creativity. Accessibility Please note that the venue is accessed via stairs and may not be suitable for individuals with mobility challenges. About George Gourley George Gourley, an artist from Unagh near Cookstown, draws inspiration from his rural upbringing and the six generations of farmers before him. Childhood journeys in his father’s Bedford lorry through the eastern Sperrins left him with lasting impressions of muted landscapes, weathered buildings, and everyday rural life. These memories strongly influence the subjects he paints today. George is known for his depictions of derelict farm buildings, traditional farming scenes, and rural communities. His muted colour palette reflects the soft tones and shadows of places shaped by time, giving his work a quiet and atmospheric quality. After 36 years teaching Art and Design at Cookstown High School, he retired early to focus entirely on his painting, further refining his craft. His aim is to capture and preserve a disappearing rural heritage. Many buildings he portrays feel as though the family has only just left, holding echoes of stories and lives that linger in their walls.