Plein Air Art Challenge Week Rutland

01/09/2026

STILL SOME SPACES !
Spread the word.

Exton RUTLAND UK .. CALLING PLEIN AIR PAINTERS. !
2 Day window of, oppurtunity, to paint selected areas, within the grounds of Exton Estate Park, Rutland, including Fort Henry, Gardens and grounds..
Meeting at the walled garden 8.30am
Morning and afternoon painting sessions with buffet lunch and refreshments.
Finishing at 5.30pm (ish) for tea, cake and attendance certificates ..
£25 per person per day, payable on the day.
You can do 1 or both days.
Watercolour / oils / acrylic / pastel etc welcome..
Bookings are required asap.
Limited places.

In the event of extreme wet weather, we will try to arrange an alternative date and inform you the evening before if we feel the need to pospone .
Feel free to call / message me direct

25/08/2026

RUTLAND UK .. CALLING PLEIN AIR PAINTERS. !
2 Day window of, invitational opportunity, to paint selected areas, within the grounds of Estate Park, Rutland, including Fort Henry, Gardens and grounds..
Tuesday 8th and or Wednesday 9th September 2026.
Meeting at the walled garden 8.30am
Morning and afternoon painting sessions with buffet lunch and refreshments.
Finishing at 5.30pm (ish)..
£25 per person per day, payable on the day.
You can do 1 or both days.
Watercolour / oils / acrylic / pastel etc welcome..

Bookings are essential and required asap.
Limited places.

In the event of extreme wet weather, we will try to reschedule and inform you the evening before..
Feel free to call / message me direct
07796 560567

General Itinerary

8.30 am
Arrive at the walled garden carpark.

Meet your host, who will guide you to your morning designated, location.
(Fort Henry / The walled Garden / gardens grounds, woodland of Exton Hall)

9am - 12.pm
Plein air painting (1st location)

12.15- 1.15pm
Buffet lunch, hot and cold beverages served in a safari style colonial tent, within the Walled garden

1.30 - 4.30pm
Plein Air painting (2nd location)

4.45pm
Meet at the tent for refreshments , show off and discuss your day's work and collect your Certificate of Attendance.

Please note.
There may be some filming throughout the day, of which may be used for future event promotion. Please let me know if you're not comfortable with this.

What to bring

All your artwork ‘plein air’ kit
Including paints / surfaces / easel / brushes / suitable clothing / chair of you need one.

Where to find us

The Walled Garden Exton Park
Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AN

24/08/2026

RUTLAND UK .. CALLING PLEIN AIR PAINTERS. !
2 Day window of, invatational oppurtunity, to paint selected areas, within the grounds of Exton Estate Park, Rutland, including Fort Henry, Gardens and grounds..
Meeting at the walled garden 8.30am
Morning and afternoon painting sessions with buffet lunch and refreshments.
Finishing at 5.30pm (ish)..
£25 per person per day, payable on the day.
You can do 1 or both days.
Watercolour / oils / acrylic / pastel etc welcome..
Books are required asap.
Limited places.

In the event of extreme wet weather, we will try to arrange an alternative date and inform you the evening before..
Feel free to call / message me direct

22/08/2026

31/07/2026

Welcone to the Walled Garden !
This is where, the groups of artists will be based, for the "Canvas and Canvas', Plein Air Week, September 7th - 14th 2026..Take a look at the page for more info or feel free to contact me direct for more info. There are still some spaces.
[email protected]

23/05/2026

Welcome, my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Wayne Pedder, Art by Stef

02/05/2026

7 day, residential, Plein Air Art Challenge Week Rutland ..
* SEPTEMBER 7th - 14th 2026
* Ideal for 'Arty' families, friends and groups of upto 6.
*"Canvas and Canvas, combine, plein air painting with glamping..
* Colonial, Safrai, style glamping tent, all with beautiful views, within the walled garden.
* Exclusive invitation, for our guests only, to paint 'plein air' within the Exton Estate,
* Carefully selected, fab venues around Rutland and Rutland Water.
* Your art host, will guide you to your days venue, help you set up, bring you refreshments.
* Be as competitive or relaxed as you choose..
* Non painting, group members are most welcome.
* Barbecue evening
* Boat ride, to one venue.
* Sunday Lunch.
* Pop up exhibition, with fizz and nibbles .
* Awards evening
* Opportunity to win the all new
'Multum in Parvo" Art prize, amongst others.
* Introductory offer from just £500 per person for the week !
* EARLY BOOKING SERIOUSLY ADVISED ..
* 50 % Deposit on Booking
* Contact [email protected]
for more information.

27/04/2026

Plein Air Art Challenge Week in Rutland UK.

*September 7th - 14th 2026

* Exclusive plein air painting venues by invitation only, aswell as some incredible Rutland highlights.. Extreme architecture, woodlands, lakes and more..

* Ideal for groups of 5.(see our accommodation arrangement ).

* Be as competitive or relaxed as you like..

* Ideal for professionals or amateurs ! You can also include non painters in your group (theres plenty to discover in Rutland and Stamford)..

* 7 nights colonial, safrai style glamping
* Daytime refreshments, bought to.you by your daily 'Art host'.

* Boat trip across Rutland Water to one venue.

* Pastel painting 'wildlife' workshop.

* Paint direct from your balcony, as much as you like..

* Barbecue evening..

* We will be sending you off to enjoy Sunday lunch, whilst we prepare for your... 👇

* Pop up exhibition, judging and awards ceremony with Fizz and nibbles .

* Opportunity to compete for the 'all new' 'Multum in Parvo' Art prize, amongst many others..

* 6th person options ..

* All this from just £85 per person, per night !.

* Taking bookings from NOW till July !

* Email me direct for more info.
* or Call 07796 560567
[email protected]

27/04/2026

Watch this to get a sneaky peep of the Accommodation..

27/04/2026

The 7 night accommodation!
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