# Van Gogh 'Sunflowers': Experiments in watercolour: with Will Dowden founder of Lilian May Studio

Van Gogh 'Sunflowers': Experiments in watercolour: with Will Dowden founder of Lilian May Studio at National Gallery, Monday 2 November 2026, 17:15.

- Price: from £75
- Venue: National Gallery, London
- With: Will Dowden
- Get tickets: https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/13670/14141
- Go to page: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/workshop-van-gogh-sunflowers-experiments-in-watercolour-with-will-dowden-founder-of-lilian-may-studio-02-11-2026

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A hands-on watercolour workshop at the National Gallery exploring Vincent van Gogh's use of colour in his 'Sunflowers'. It is led by Will Dowden, founder of Lilian May Studio, a family business making artist supplies with traditional techniques. Participants follow Van Gogh's palette from Nuenen to Paris and Arles with a guided paint-along, a prepared sketch and a pigment dot card, with all materials provided. The ticket includes a welcome drink, entry to the Members Mixer, and finished artworks to take home.

## Dates

- Monday 2 November 17:15 — National Gallery

Written by a model, sources: [nationalgallery.org.uk](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/workshop-van-gogh-sunflowers-experiments-in-watercolour-with-will-dowden-founder-of-lilian-may-studio-02-11-2026)

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