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Gift vouchers now available for my Sketchbooking Workshops.

Give the gift of art! If you know someone who’d enjoy one of my Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshops, digital Gift Vouchers are now available to buy and download, in my Buy Art shop. Take a look at my Workshops Overview page to see the range of Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshops available, and purchase a voucher to the…
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Deli Outdoor sketching workshop

First sketchbooking workshop huge success!

What a great group of people for my first Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshop! Well done to everyone for the progress made today! We chatted a lot about sketching and enjoyed each others company as we basked in Wimborne’s sunshine. Thanks also to Sadie and Harry at the BEAR for providing such great service in your lovely host…
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Mrs Beeston receiving her painting from Shaun Forward

Commission for private Wimborne residence

I had the honour today, of handing over another commissioned painting. This time to a local lady who has lived in her Wimborne home for in excess of forty years. The house is a very well built and substantial property, featuring interesting brickwork and an imposing stained glass window. My client was keen to have…
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Shaun Forward sketching Cook Row Wimborne

Dorset Artists Guild, May Sketch meet

Great Sketch Meet with the @dorsetartistsguild on the Wimborne Minster Green.

Wimborne Minster church

Wimborne exhibition: Dorset Artists Guild

The ‘Dorset Artists Guild’ is holding its inaugural exhibition. 6th to 15th May at ‘Church House’ adjacent to the Wimborne Minster church, entrance on High Street. Ten of my esteemed artist colleagues from across Dorset will be showcasing their superb work. Art for sale, in support of MNDA. Free entry. 10am – 4pm daily. Visit…
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Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshop

Shaun launches new Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshop! The first one is scheduled to take place in Wimborne town centre on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Suitable for anyone from complete beginner through to improver – members of this friendly small group will gain an immersive insight to this very portable, affordable and popular art form. Participants will…
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