David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation | WAY Workshops and Events Programme 2026
- | East Gallery
Please take a look over the array of Workshops and Events hosted by a selection of Artists, during the David Shepard Wildlife Foundation | Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition 2026.
Times and admission fees vary, please see details below:
Reduction Linocut Printmaking with Hazel McNab
Wednesday 9 September | 11am–4pm
East Gallery, Mall Galleries
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Join Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025 finalist and Earth's Wild Beauty category winner Hazel McNab for an introduction to reduction linocut printmaking. Inspired by Cornwall's landscapes and coastal reflections, you'll create your own three-colour linocut while learning the techniques behind Hazel's distinctive printmaking practice. Suitable for beginners, with all materials provided.
Botanical Watercolour & Creative Wellness Workshop with Susannah Taylor
Thursday 10 September | 11am–2pm
East Gallery, Mall Galleries
£35 | Maximum 20 participants
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Join artist, illustrator and wellbeing editor Susannah Taylor for a creative workshop inspired by the restorative power of nature. Following a guided Wonder Walk through St James's Park (weather permitting), enjoy a botanical drawing and watercolour session at Mall Galleries. All materials are provided courtesy of Derwent, and participants will take home their finished artwork and a workshop goodie bag. No previous experience required.
Drawing Animals with Polly Hosp
Friday 11 September | 11am–1pm
East Gallery, Mall Galleries
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Join acclaimed wildlife artist and Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist Polly Hosp for a unique drawing workshop inspired by wildlife in motion. Working from wildlife footage, you'll explore observation, movement and mark-making while gaining insight into Polly's creative practice. Suitable for all abilities, with all materials provided courtesy of Derwent. Participants will take home their finished artwork and a workshop goodie bag.
Live sculpting demonstration by James Ort
Saturday 12 September | 12pm onwards
East Gallery, Mall Galleries
Free Admission
Join wildlife sculptor James Ort for a live sculpting demonstration as he brings wildlife to life in clay. Discover how his background in conservation and deep understanding of animal anatomy inform his creative process, while watching a sculpture take shape before your eyes.
