Thursday 24 September · Cheshire · 10 spaces

The Romany Caravan retreat.

A day of creativity, luxury and relaxation

Escape to the Cheshire countryside.

Escape to a day of creativity, luxury and relaxation at my exclusive one-day art retreat, nestled in the beautiful Cheshire countryside — just 10 minutes from Manchester Airport and the M56.

Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters — no previous experience necessary.

Surrounded by birdsong and stunning rural views, you'll spend the day in a gorgeous farmhouse setting with a spacious art studio, elegant farmhouse kitchen and a beautifully welcoming lounge — designed for you to relax, unwind and immerse yourself in creativity.

We'll begin with guided outdoor sketching, allowing the landscape to inspire your work, before moving into the studio for a relaxed and inspiring watercolour skills session.

At lunchtime, you'll be treated to a luxurious, locally sourced afternoon tea, lovingly prepared with delicious seasonal treats. In the afternoon, I'll guide you through a step-by-step paint-along as we capture the charm and character of a traditional Romany caravan in watercolour.

This retreat is about so much more than painting — it's an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, indulge in beautiful surroundings and enjoy a truly memorable creative experience.

All materials provided. I'd absolutely love you to join me for what promises to be a very special day of art, inspiration, friendship and a little luxury.

Morning

Guided outdoor sketching, drawing on the landscape around us.

Studio session

A relaxed watercolour skills session in the farmhouse studio.

Lunch

A luxurious, locally sourced afternoon tea with seasonal treats.

Afternoon

Step-by-step guided paint-along — a traditional Romany caravan in watercolour.

The setting

A glimpse of the day.

Next retreat

Thursday 24 September

10 of 10 spaces available

£150 per place

· £50 deposit to secure your spot

· £100 balance due by 7 September

Ask a question

Or email directly: catherineshortartist@gmail.com

Two ways to start

Take a piece home, or have one made just for you.