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New! 5-day intensive Fairground Art course booking now

It's now 30 years since the legendary fairground painter Fred Fowle died. One my first jobs during my apprenticeship was to restore and repaint a Hall & Fowle piece, and it gave me a huge appreciation for their skill and talent, and taught me a lot about the construction of the designs and the way they were painted. Due to popular demand, I've decided to give you the same opportunity, using one of the Fowle-painted panels from Carters Steam Fair as a basis for a new 5-day intensive fairground art course.

This unique course will teach you the basics of the fairground painting tradition, from lining and shading to scrolls, gilding, marbling, flamboyant painting, layout and design. You will be provided with a large prepared board and will have the opportunity to make your own version of this beautiful panel painted by legendary fairground artist Fred Fowle, which you can take home at the end.

If you would like to have a go at painting a miniature galloper horse instead (see pictured), get in touch. They cost an additional £400+VAT, and we need to buy them in in advance of the course. Alternatively, if you would rather work on your own piece, you can bring it with you (please contact us to confirm beforehand).

All materials are provided for the duration of the course, except for gold leaf which will be available at cost price if you would like to add it to your design. You will have the opportunity to buy your own equipment at the end of the week.

The course runs from 9am till 5pm every day, and lunch and hot drinks are provided. The courses hold a maximum of 14 people, and we work on a first-come, first-served basis.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

Galloper top frame decorated this winter