Come and meet me at the RHS Garden Harlow Carr Shop every Saturday before Christmas from 4pm during Glow, a stunning spectacle when Harlow Carr light up the gardens at night.

Anita's art courses

  • Beginners Acrylic Art Course
    Wednesday 5 February 2020
    Tuition by Anita who is Artist-in-Residence at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
    The day starts with a tour of the gallery and a cup of Bettys tea or coffee.
    There is need to be able to draw, Anita will guide you through how to create acrylic paintings by demonstrating first and you then follow.
    Advice on techniques and at the end of the course a list of acrylic art materials is provided.
    You'll be able to go away with your paintings, which you can proudly frame.

    Beginners Watercolour and mixed media course
    Saturday 25 April 2020
    Tuition by Anita who is Artist-in-Residence at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
    The day starts with a tour of the gallery with a cup of Bettys tea or coffee.
    There is no need to be able to draw, Anita will show you how to create watercolour and mixed media paintings by demonstrating first and you then follow.
    Advice on techniques and at the end of the course a list of watercolour art materials is provided.
    You'll be able to go away with your paintings, which you can proudly frame.

  • All courses are held at:
    Dove Tree Art Gallery & Studio
    Back Granville Road
    Harrogate
    HG1 1AB
    Full day: 10am - 3:30pm with a half hour break for lunch.

  • Full day: £145.00 per person
    Maximum class size is 10 people.
    Discounts available for group bookings.

Art courses in Harrogate with tuition by artist Anita Bowerman

If you are interested in taking a course in art techniques, or just experiencing a one-off art class, then Anita Bowerman can help.

Anita has been teaching art techniques for over 10 years, focusing on topics such as watercolour, gouache, oil pastels, acrylics, mixed media and drawing. Her art courses are held in small groups in her light-filled and quirky art studio space in the Dove Tree Art Gallery & Studio in central Harrogate. People of all abilities are welcome to participate.

The small class sizes mean that Anita can tailor the work in each class to the requirements of the individual, ensuring that everyone has a rewarding and inspiring experience.

Harrogate art courses with tuition by Anita Bowerman

Art classes with Anita include:

  • All art materials used
  • Dedicated, personalised learning experience in small groups of six
  • Luxury tea, coffee and cakes from Bettys at break time

Art courses make a great gift

Gift vouchers are available for full-day courses which run from 10am to 3.30pm. You can purchase online, send an email or call on 01423 313848 to buy this truly unique gift experience. You will receive a beautifully presented gift voucher which can be redeemed against any course.

Art course testimonials

“Enjoyed experimenting with new things – tissue paper, gouache, twigs etc. Lovely venue with everything here and so nice not having to think about what to bring. Lovely cakes, coffee and peppermint tea from Bettys.”
Kathy Short

"You get great artists and you get inspirational teachers, but rarely does one person have both skills. Anita is that person!"
Christine Holbrook

“Fantastically enjoyable day; relaxed but inspiring atmosphere enables experimentation and developing different techniques.”
Elisabeth Mitchell