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Natalie Day
Letting go of attachment to outcomes is an important element of my practice and teaching. I begin by gathering visual and sensory information, recording what I can on paper, then editing and simplifying back in the studio and using this to inform new pieces. By keeping myself curious I can step away from the idea of ‘making a painting’ and simply enjoy the process of exploring and letting the materials guide me.
Natalie completed Falmouth University foundation in 1994 but life events meant she couldn’t pursue her formal training. In 2007/8 she had an intense period of creating and selling work to support her practice and after a radical overhaul to her life in 2018 started building herself a career as an artist alongside her health professional role as a chiropractor. She is now a full-time artist living and working in Cornwall.
The last two years have been a period of huge transformation for Natalie. During these extraordinary times, she has consolidated her art practice, reflecting deeply and planning ahead. She has developed relationships with artists, architects and designers nationally that are shaping her ideas and themes.
What our students say
Natalie is a great teacher, I appreciated how she kept checking in with how people were doing and encouraging them along too. I have been interested in using overhead views for a while so it was motivating to see Natalie working with that.
Clear, well demonstrated exercises by Natalie… a lovely simple way of embarking on abstraction in the landscape.
Enjoyable and empowering. Natalie was clear and engaging and I would love to do more sessions with her… I have learned so much.
It was great a experience. Natalie is very personable, good energy, pace, and interesting content.
Natalie is a great teacher, I appreciated how she kept checking in with how people were doing and encouraging them along too.
I’ve wanted to paint abstracts for some time now but needed some guidance on how to start. This course has got me up and running. I’m looking forward to spending more time using the techniques Natalie demonstrated.
Courses with Natalie Day
Diving Deeper into Abstract Landscapes
Online Pre-recorded - Mixed Media - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000PHrLZ
Active Instance: a024J00000DYrEAQA1, 01-Sep-2026
Find new ways to connect with the landscape around you with this expressive and explorative online webinar.
| £30 | Book |
Experimental Landscapes (Recording)
Online Pre-recorded - Mixed Media - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000NYFUM
Active Instance: a024J00000DPe0rQAD, 01-Sep-2026
Join us for this experimental, abstract webinar inspired by the Cornish landscape with new tutor, Natalie Day.
| £30 | Book |
Lanyon's Landscapes 2025
Art Courses - Mixed Media - Abstract
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Course ID: a004J00000K5mqA
Active Instance: a02Nz000009BlUhIAK, 02-Jun-2025
Create lively contemporary paintings inspired by the landscapes that Peter Lanyon knew and loved.
| 2 - 6 Jun 2025 - 5 days - £590 | Book |
VG Test - Future
Art Courses
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Course ID: a00Nz00000N2hre
Active Instance: a02Nz00000FTHY2IAP, 11-Sep-2025
This is a test course - please do not book
| 11 - 12 Sep 2025 - 1½ days - £200 | Book |