{"product_id":"painting-workshops-surrey-hills","title":"Painting Workshops in the Surrey Hills | Paint \u0026 Chai at Mandira's Kitchen","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.20rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Chai at Mandira's Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Mandira's Kitchen, everything begins with something made by hand. This time, it's something you'll hang on your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur painting workshops are relaxed, informal and designed to be enjoyed. Each one stands on its own, or you can return and build your own collection over time. No experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA half day in our barn overlooking the Silent Pool, on the Pilgrims Way in the Surrey Hills, near Guildford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included: £55 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided painting session with Nathalie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour finished artwork to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChai and samosas on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum 4 guests required. Arrival from 9:45am, workshop 10:00am to 12:30pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Morning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrive at 9:45 (or 10:00) and settle in with chai and samosas on arrival. Nathalie will introduce the session and guide you through what you'll be creating. The workshop runs from 10:00 to 12:30, at an easy, unhurried pace. You'll leave with a finished piece, ready to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Nathalie, Artist in Residence at Mandira's Kitchen. Trained in Paris, she is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery. A portrait and mural artist, she has been running workshops for over five years, guiding people gently so that everyone leaves with something they're proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries One: Brass \u0026amp; Still Life (Acrylic on Canvas)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Teapot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, light-filled still life centred around a brass teapot. Soft reflections, gentle highlights, and that familiar Mandira's Kitchen glow. Medium: acrylic on canvas. Take home: finished canvas, ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Tiffin Carrier.\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful follow-on piece. Clean, structured and quietly striking. Medium: acrylic on canvas. Take home: finished canvas, ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Two: Seasons in the Surrey Hills (Watercolour)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSherbourne Pond, Light.\u003c\/strong\u003e An ancient Surrey Hills pond along the Pilgrims' Way, known for its stillness and quiet presence. Said to be one of the most haunted stretches of water in the country. Medium: watercolour on paper. Take home: mounted artwork, ready to frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSherbourne Pond, Shadow.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same place, seen differently. Deeper tones, more atmosphere. Medium: watercolour on paper. Take home: mounted artwork, ready to frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach workshop stands on its own. But together, they form a beautiful collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Day of It (Optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay on for a simple lunch, £15 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr book our Indian-inspired afternoon tea, with a complimentary Prosecco upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also take a walk, stretch your legs, and make the most of your time here. Let us know when you book and we'll hold your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sessions are weather dependent. We may run the workshop outside on a good day, or inside if needed. For the Sherbourne Pond and Silent Pool sessions, you may wish to stay on, take a walk, and then return for lunch or afternoon tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMandira's Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Surrey GU5 9BW\u003cbr\u003eA barn overlooking the Silent Pool, on the Pilgrims Way in the Surrey Hills, near Guildford, Shere and Albury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree parking on site. Please register your vehicle on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep-free access. Please let us know in advance if you have specific requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intimate session inside the barn at Silent Pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking \u0026amp; Cancellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 4 guests required. Limited spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBookings are confirmed on payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCancellations made at least 5 days before the workshop can be transferred to another date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshops are non-refundable within 5 days, though we will try to fill your place from the waiting list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf we cancel the session, a full refund will be issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChai and samosas are served on arrival. Please tell us about any allergies when booking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts, gluten and dairy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift Vouchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese workshops are available as experience vouchers. Buy one or two places as a thoughtful gift. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/workshop-and-masterclass-voucher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainting Workshop gift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate \u0026amp; Corporate Bookings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for private groups and corporate teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quiet morning of painting is a gentle way to bring a team together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:enquiries@mandiraskitchen.com\"\u003eenquiries@mandiraskitchen.com\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the painting workshop held?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Mandira's Kitchen, in a barn overlooking the Silent Pool on the Pilgrims Way in the Surrey Hills, near Guildford. The address is Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Surrey GU5 9BW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e£55 per person. That includes the guided session, all materials, your finished piece to take home, and chai and samosas on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the workshop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a half day. Arrival is from 9:45am and the session runs from 10:00am to 12:30pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any painting experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The sessions are suitable for beginners and Nathalie guides you throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will I paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose from Brass Teapot or Brass Tiffin Carrier in acrylic, or Sherbourne Pond, Light or Shadow in watercolour. You take your finished piece home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy it as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The workshop is available as an experience voucher for one or two places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a minimum number of guests?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a minimum of 4 guests is required for a session to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9307\/6362\/files\/Cookery_Classes_Terms.pdf?v=1772083059\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e before proceeding. 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