Step aboard for a dreamy watercolour session on the canal. Whether you feel inspired to paint the flowing water, plants, and animals around you—or imagine your own dreamscape canal—this session welcomes both observation and abstraction. Gentle music and the sounds of the water will accompany us throughout. No prior painting experience needed. 

What to expect:

• You’ll be guided by an artist and introduced to some basic watercolour techniques.

• You’ll complete a small watercolour piece to take home.

• The workshop will take place in the covered classroom area on board, with the option to paint outdoors if the weather allows. Please bring layers to keep warm and dry.

Tickets: Pay What You Can! We do not take payments online for this event – you can pay via cash or card on the day. We’ll provide all painting materials. If you’re able to contribute, your support helps us cover costs and deliver more events for the community — thank you!

Where: Floating Garden

Date: Thursday 14 August 2025

Time: 6 - 9 p.m

About the Canal Creative Calendar (CCC). The Canal Creative Calendar (CCC) is a monthly series of art and nature events hosted on a beautiful garden barge, inspired by and shaped by the ever-changing rhythms of the canal. Curated by Canal Dream CIC and Global Generation's Floating Garden, CCC connects people with the waterways through a diverse programme that evolves with the seasons, the arts, and the rich biodiversity of the canal. Explore all Canal Creative Calendar (CCC) events here: https://www.canaldream.org/canal-creative-calendar-2025

If you are unable to pay or you have any questions regarding accessibility, please get in touch at sola@globalgeneration.org.uk.