Cath Rolinson - Fine Art
I am an artist creating original watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oil paintings and illustrated poetry in Nottinghamshire, England.
PATCHINGS ART CENTRE EXHIBITION "Journeys through Nature"
Wednesday 1 - Sunday 5 October, Wednesday 8 - Sunday 12 October
I will be holding an exhibition jointly with Lynn Carr, “Journeys through Nature”, celebrating our enjoyment and engagement with nature, plants, animals, the landscape and how we experience it; – including days out, plants and flowers, the companionship of dogs, boating. Pictures featuring a range of mediums and of different sizes will be for sale. Come and have a chat about our favourite views and how to paint them.
Patchings Art Centre has free car parking, a cafe, an artist trail walk, shops and galleries. The address is Patchings Art Centre, Farmyard Gallery, Oxton Rd, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6NU. For venue details see www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk
PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION Botanical Watercolour Workshop
Wednesday 8 October 2025
I will be doing a workshop on using watercolour to do paintings of botanical subjects (flowers and leaves). This workshop is indoors, overlooking the stunning cooling pond and fountain at Papplewick Pumping Station. All workshop materials will be provided. There is accessible access.
It is suitable for all levels of experience as step by step guidance is given, with experimentation encouraged for more expert painters.
Topics covered will include colours and skills needed for botanical watercolours.
Light refreshments are available to purchase from the cafe and an optional self-guided tour of the engine house costs an additional £4 on the day. Entrance to the grounds and parking is free.
These workshops are aimed at adults, 12 plus are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Please book in advance to make sure that I have enough equipment and paints.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/botanical-watercolour-workshop-papplewick-pumping-station
Visit www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk for venue details
PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION Acrylic Workshop
Sunday 12 October 2025
I will be doing an acrylic painting workshop. This workshop is indoors, overlooking the stunning cooling pond and fountain at Papplewick Pumping Station. All workshop materials will be provided. There is accessible access.
It is suitable for all levels of experience as step by step guidance is given, with experimentation encouraged for more expert painters.I have many years of experience using acrylic paint to produce a wide range of subjects including portraits and landscapes.
Topics covered will include advantages of acrylic, tips and techniques including stopping it drying too quickly and blending.
Light refreshments are available to purchase from the cafe and an optional self-guided tour of the engine house costs an additional £4 on the day. Entrance to the grounds and parking is free.
These workshops are aimed at adults, 12 plus are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Please book in advance to make sure that I have enough equipment and paints.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/acrylic-workshop-papplewick-pumping-station
Visit www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk for venue details
VAA OpenSpaces2025 BURTON JOYCE LIBRARY EXHIBITION "Take To The Wing"
Wednesday 15 October - Sunday 9 November 2025
I will be holding an exhibition of my illustrated poem at Burton Joyce Library. This consists of 8 of the 9 acrylic paintings and my poem that they illustrate. See Take To The Wing for examples
