Latest News

PAINT THE GARDEN September 03, 2017
Fun family painting in The Italian Garden! 11am ~ 4pm. Materials provided so come and enjoy!!!! ... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN July 02, 2017
Fun family painting with all materials provided! 11 ~ 4pm The Italian Garden!! ... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN June 04, 2017
Fun family painting day in The Italian Garden. 11am ~ 4pm with all materials provided!!! ... [MORE]

ART WORKSHOP May 04, 2017
Take up the painting challenge and unlock the artist within! Mixed media workshop 1.30 ~ 3.30pm The Discovery Centre BELTON HOUSE. ... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN May 31, 2015
Take inspiration from the formal gardens and create your own work of art. Call in to the Orangery and pick up everything you'll need from paper to p... [MORE]

WILD ART WEEKEND May 23, 2015
Meet with Belton's play team and create your own work of art from nature. 12 noon - 2pm. Sat 23 May & Sun 24 May. ... [MORE]

CADBURY EASTER EGG TRAIL April 03, 2015
Pick up a Cadbury Easter Egg Trail and become a Belton young explorer. Free Easter craft activities in the Discovery Centre and garden games. Fri 3 ... [MORE]

BELTON HONOURS THE MACHINE GUN CORPS February 08, 2015
Poppy Art Tree Installation in the Discovery Centre can be viewed all year. Our large acrylic poppies have been created by children, visitors, volun... [MORE]

BELTON SNOWDROPS February 08, 2015
Come along and join me at Belton sketching and painting snowdrops. For more information contact Jan ~ you can leave me a message on CONTACT page. ... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN July 27, 2014
Join me at Belton House for Paint the Garden ~ Sunday 27th from midday in The Italian Garden. Fingers crossed for sunshine! ... [MORE]

EXCITING SALE July 22, 2014
Thrilled that Midlands Director, Beccy Speight is delighted with her Jan Osbond original of Belton House. Good luck from all ~ Beccy is now Chi... [MORE]

COMMISSIONS July 20, 2014
Exciting news with recent commissions including a wedding at Le Soulac using flowers from the special day! Originals with a natural twist creat... [MORE]

BELTON HOUSE EXHIBITION April 11, 2014
I am delighted to announce that The Courtyard Shop has new originals for sale. NOW OPEN 7 days a week! ... [MORE]

Celebrating Our Heritage With A Natural Twist February 26, 2014
New Paintings Now Available in the Courtyard Shop at Belton House. Original watercolours using natural materials collected though the seasons from f... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN February 24, 2014
Come along and join Jan for Paint the Garden 2014! Monthly starting Sunday 25 May. All materials provided. A great day out for all the family!! ... [MORE]

Belton Art Group January 24, 2014
An exciting opportunity to join Jan exploring mixed media techniques! Venue ~ The Old School House, Belton village. Monthly 2 hour sessions. Cost &... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN September 29, 2013
Come along and enjoy our last Paint the Garden of the summer!! Unlock the artist within ~ everyone welcome! ... [MORE]

CREATIVE PORTRAITS BELTON HOUSE September 11, 2013
An exciting opportunity to create the family portraits at Belton House with talented NT artist Jan Osbond. 10am ~ 3pm £30 PRE BOOKING ES... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN August 25, 2013
Paint the Garden with NT Artist in Residence Jan Osbond. Come and join a fun day of painting with all materials provided. From 10.30am in ... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN July 28, 2013
Join me and the team for Paint the Garden. All materials provided for a family day of mixed media fun! ... [MORE]

BELTON FAMILY PORTRAITS July 14, 2013
An exciting opportunity to join talented NT artist Jan Osbond to create the family portraits. For children and adults (min. age 7 years old). £... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN June 30, 2013
Join me at Belton House for a fun day of painting with all materials provided. Come along to see me in action Celebrating a year in The Italian Gard... [MORE]

BEYOND FACE VALUE AT BELTON HOUSE June 12, 2013
Celebrating Beyond Face Value at Belton House with Artist in Residence Jan Osbond in The Brewhouse Shop. Watercolours using dried leaves from ... [MORE]

CELEBRATING A YEAR IN THE ITALIAN GARDEN April 04, 2013
I have been inspired over many years as an artist and also a passionate gardener with the wonderful planting schemes at Belton House. I was therefor... [MORE]

PAINT THE GARDEN May 27, 2012
Join me for the first Paint the Garden at Belton House. Great fun for children and adults. Bring a picnic ~ we supply all you need to enjoy th... [MORE]

MAJOR EXHIBITION IN FOWEY May 11, 2012
Painting Fowey Through The Seasons ~ a new major exhibition at The Clementine, Trafalgar Square, Fowey. Du Maurier Festival 11 ~ 20 May. Inspired by... [MORE]

BELTON HOUSE NEW GALLERY April 27, 2012
Opening soon the new Brewhouse Art & Crafts Gallery at Belton House. New exhibition 'Painting Belton Through The Seasons' ~ watercolours with a ... [MORE]

Artist in Residence March 15, 2011
National Trust Artist in Residence at Belton House. Watercolours with crushed leaves, twigs & moss from the trees at Belton NOW ON SALE at the B... [MORE]

Fowey exhibition new work on sale today! January 09, 2011
Watercolours with mica, sand & sea salt in silver Neilson frames Ferryside ... [MORE]

Jan's paintings now for sale in Brewhouse National Trust shop at Belton House!!! December 18, 2010
Painting Belton Through The Seasons Original watercolours in gold and silver pen with combinations of mica, sand, glass beads & sea salt. Trees... [MORE]

Lantern Workshop at Belton House November 27, 2010
Jan and friends create Christmas Lanterns. Design your own lantern and then join the Carol procession around Belton Park!!! ... [MORE]

Mini Mobiles another chance to paint with jan!!! August 25, 2010
Another opportunity to join Jan to create your own tree art installation ~ using watercolours & inks learn exciting mixed media techniques!!!&nb... [MORE]

Mini Mobiles at Belton House August 18, 2010
Fun with inks to create your own mini tree art mobile. Book early as places are limited. Full details on National Trust website or contact... [MORE]

New Exhibition ~ Reflections! June 13, 2010
A major new exhibition planned for 2010! Dates to be published but a Preview planned in Cornwall and at Open Gardens in Kinoulton on J... [MORE]

Paint The Garden at Belton House May 30, 2010
Come and join Jan to paint the garden at Belton House! Be inspired and have fun!!! ... [MORE]

NITTY GRITTY OILS 2 March 27, 2010
Explore & develop your skills with this exciting oil painting workshop to be held at Kinoulton Village Hall on 27 March! Find out more... [MORE]

BIRSTALL & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY March 15, 2010
Sea & Sky Mixed Media on Wood Block ~ an exciting opportunity to see jan in ACTION!! 10am on March 15th!! Thank you Birstall for invitin... [MORE]

IMAGES OF NATURE! February 27, 2010
Explore Images of Nature with jan on Saturday 27th February at Kinoulton Village Hall. 11am ~ 3pm Mixed media with watercolours & acrylics.... [MORE]

Jan featured in SAA Paint Magazine ~ March Edition!!!!!! February 08, 2010
Jan is delighted that the Belton Project will be featured in the March Edition of SAA Paint magazine! The 2D Tree Canopy has proved a popular visi... [MORE]

NITTY GRITTY OILS! January 23, 2010
Following the success of 'An exciting opportunity to paint' Nitty Gritty explored a variety of exciting mixed media techniques using Alkyd Griffin... [MORE]

Jan at The Grange December 03, 2009
Thank you for making me feel so welcome and for your excellent feed back! So pleased you enjoyed mixed media on wood blocks!!! Look forwar... [MORE]

An exciting opportunity to paint with Jan September 24, 2009
The first 3 sessions of a special painting experience to take place on the following dates: 28th October and 4th & 11th November at Kinoulton ... [MORE]

Upper Broughton 2009! September 24, 2009
Past holder of the Broughton Cup & George Harris Cup Jan will be exhibiting and offering for sale three exciting works including ... [MORE]

Jet & Pearls Exhibited in London! July 15, 2009
Jet & Pearls is exhibited and for sale at the Business Design Centre in London at the "It's all about Art" event 23 ~ 25th July. Come along an... [MORE]

SAA Artist of the Year Commended Finalist! July 08, 2009
Commended Finalist at "It's all about Art" Jan's entry in the Professional Abstract Experimental Art Group Jet & Pearls can be viewed at ... [MORE]

THE BELTON PROJECT with the Schools Art Patnership! June 28, 2009
After months of planning stage one of this wonderful project started last week. The two lucky schools chosen to work together as partners we... [MORE]

Portraits at Carnarvon School May 28, 2009
'How to Draw A Face' a great afternoon with Emily's class at Carnarvon School in Bingham! Look out for details on the Portrait Trail ... [MORE]

PAINT ~ Jan features in the May edition! May 24, 2009
Jan Osbond's passion for Fowey is reflected in her work, and from the windows of her studio 'Smugglers Den', inspiration is never far away as she look... [MORE]

Chelsea Flower Show ~ great RHS Show! May 23, 2009
Wonderful show this year and of course fantastic inspiration! ... [MORE]

One to One Summer Workshops!! May 19, 2009
1-1 Summer Workshops are a great success and achieving some fantastic results!! Well done Mike & Peggy and good luck with your future exhibi... [MORE]

SARDINIA ~ A week of Inspiration!! April 26, 2009
Jan finds inspiration in this beautiful and stunning island paradise! Exhibition planned later in the year ~ watch this space for more deta... [MORE]

Plumtree Art Demo April 22, 2009
Many thanks to the Plumtree Art Group for making me feel so welcome! Mixed media with sand, flint & glass beads produced some exciting black... [MORE]

Paint Talk Gallery 2009 April 01, 2009
Jan featured on the Chroma Paint Talk Gallery 2009! Take a look on www.chromaonline.com... [MORE]

Becks Do Something Different Promotion April 01, 2009
Jan has linked up with Becks for the Do Something Different Promotion 2009 offering consumers the opportunity to learn art. Collecting vouchers will g... [MORE]

Atelier Interactive Workshops!! March 26, 2009
Following the SAA Atelier Interactive Seminar last week I have decided to run an introduction workshop to this wonderful new interactive acrylic ... [MORE]

Paint The Garden At Belton House! March 25, 2009
Jan will be helping the National Trust at Belton House this summer so do come along and join in the fun!! 3rd May and 2nd August see www.n... [MORE]

New Exhibition in Cornwall! March 25, 2009
A very exciting new body of work at the Toe in the Water Gallery, Fowey Black & white oils with flint, glass beads and pearls are&... [MORE]

Great Workshop at South Muskham!! March 22, 2009
A wonderful day ~ thanks South Muskham artists and also the visitors from Elston!! We started with a mixed media oils demo 'Amazing Grace'... [MORE]

Mixed Media Painting with Jan! February 14, 2009
Following theTop Tutors article in SAA PAINT Jan intends to run a very special 6 week course at Kinoulton Village Hall this summer. Tantili... [MORE]

'Painting in Inspirational Places' SAA PAINT February 14, 2009
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again" the famous opening words from Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. Look out for Jan's article in the Ma... [MORE]

TUITION BY POST OR EMAIL! February 14, 2009
If you would like to paint with Jan you can ~ Jan's excitng tips & tricks are available by post or email. Co... [MORE]

Your art work is mouth wateringly inspiring! February 10, 2009
"Your art work is mouth wateringly inspiring. If it were possible I would hop on the next plane to do a course with you" Joanne from Ireland ... [MORE]

Loved your article!! February 08, 2009
"Loved your article, this is the kind of free painting I personally would like to do but not brave enough" Barbara "Thanks so much ~ looking ... [MORE]

Huge thanks for a lovely day! January 24, 2009
"Hi Jan, huge thanks for a lovely day yesterday. I'm hoping that the technique of dry paint with fingers may reduce my failure rate and the need to cr... [MORE]

SAA Top Tutors 2009!! January 05, 2009
I was delighted when the SAA asked me to feature in the January edition of PAINT magazine in the Top Tutors section! The response has been fanta... [MORE]

Inspired in the USA December 05, 2008
Wonderful to hear from Kathryn W an artist from the U.S.!! "I love your work Jan! It is ethereal yet captures the properties of light a... [MORE]

Nottingham Castle Open 2008 October 20, 2008
My submissions this year are in complete contrast to the Cornish seascapes and local landscape work that I adore however they were inspired by Grace p... [MORE]

Toe in the Water Gallery & Jan Osbond Oils! July 07, 2008
Jan is delighted with the news that oils from 'Light, the Sea & Sky' inspired by the wonderful Du Maurier coastline are now on sale at Toe in the ... [MORE]

Kinoulton School Crazy Daisy Painting! June 26, 2008
Fun & creative mixed media painting with Year 2 children was great fun for Kinoulton Primary School Art Week! "I really enjoyed the expe... [MORE]

South Muskham Demo June 24, 2008
A warm welcome from the enthusiastic artists at South Muskham! I enjoyed sharing my ideas & techniques with a mixed media black &... [MORE]

Open Gardens & Art Exhibition June 08, 2008
Kinoulton Open Gardens Weekend offers you a wonderful opportunity to visit 'Lindy Edge' gardens and buy original work, prints and cards by Jan! ... [MORE]

South Muskham Art Group May 27, 2008
An exciting mixed media workshop in watercolour and acrylic. For more details about Jan's demos & workshops do give her a call! ... [MORE]

Kinoulton Art Exhibition 2008 May 04, 2008
Kinoulton Art Exhibition 2008 in aid of St. Luke's Church Tower Repairs Fund! Jan will be exhibiting for this very special event to be held... [MORE]

Grantham Art Group Demo March 28, 2008
The Power of Black & White mixed media demo using glass beads, sand & acrylic pastes with watercolour! ... [MORE]

String of Pearls ~ major new exhibition! January 16, 2008
A major new body of work 'String of Pearls' uses exciting mixed media with oils and watercolours to create light on sea and landscape! Feedback ... [MORE]

Exciting demos of black & white watercolours! December 15, 2007
Using tissue with sand, shells & glass beads these watercolours are an exciting demo for your art group ~ get in touch with Jan for more det... [MORE]

2008 Demos & Workshops! December 15, 2007
If you would like to find out when & where to see Jan's Mixed Media Demos & Workshops in 2008 contact Jan at [email protected] or take a look ... [MORE]

Oils Demonstration October 30, 2007
Mixed media with oils using sand textured paste and glass beads. Two hour demo on Tuesday 30th October 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the Rural Training Cen... [MORE]

Sea Green wins the George Harris Cup! October 19, 2007
Jan was presented with the George Harris Cup at the Upper Broughton 25th Anniversary Art Exhibition. "Recognition for Sea Green is wonder... [MORE]

Texture Painting with Oils October 17, 2007
Create amazing special effects using sand textured paste and glass beads! 10am - 3pm with refreshments and lunch included. To book your place tel... [MORE]

Snowfall in the Dales August 21, 2007
Following a successful Summer Exhibition Jan is delighted with the feedback and sales! Snowfall in the Dales, a beautiful little watercolour fra... [MORE]

Sales in Wales August 21, 2007
Following the 'Light, the Sea & Sky' Exhibition at the Marina Hotel, Fowey last year, Jan is delighted that 'Chasing Shadows & Moonfleet'... [MORE]

Frenchmens Creek August 21, 2007
Inspired by Du Maurier's Frenchmens Creek, Jan is launching a new set of oils using textured sand and glass beads, based around the bird life on the E... [MORE]

Black & White Exhibition August 17, 2007
Glass beads and iridescent oils are now for sale! Following six months of experimental work again Fowey has proved the inspiration for these v... [MORE]

Jan Osbond Original Cards Now On Sale July 02, 2007
Jan's cards are now on sale at 'On the Sands', Long Clawson, Leicestershire. A great place to eat and enjoy art! &nbs... [MORE]

'Out of Eden' at Long Clawson June 27, 2007
An opportunity to view and buy Jan's 'Out of Eden' marbled acrylic inks inspired by the Eden Project at the 'On the Sands' Deli & Restaurant at Lo... [MORE]

Oil Painting Day Wednesday 2nd May at RTC April 03, 2007
A great day using Griffin Alkyd Fast Dry Oils!! Materials and lunch are provided so come along to the Rural Training Centre! Only a few sp... [MORE]

Summer Painting Mixed Media Course March 04, 2007
An opportunity to work in watercolour, acrylic ink or oils! Six sessions to be held at Kinoulton Village Hall on alternate Tuesdays starting on the 8t... [MORE]

Mixed Media 2007 Exhibition! March 04, 2007
An exciting new body of work 'OUT OF EDEN' inspired by the Eden Project in Cornwall can be viewed from May 2007 prior to the launch o... [MORE]

ART FOR FAMILIES ON 28TH MAY AT THE RURAL TRAINING CENTRE January 21, 2007
Jan will be teaching a fun mixed media painting workshop for you to enjoy with your children using acrylic inks and watercolour. Lots... [MORE]

STUDIO SALE OF WORK January 21, 2007
Following the success of Jan's exhibition 'Light, the Sea and Sky' the full body of work can now be viewed and purchased. Prices start at £... [MORE]

Feature in the SAA Paint magazine November 04, 2006
Read all about Jan in the November edition of PAINT!!!... [MORE]

Nottingham Annual Open Exhibition 2006 October 13, 2006
'Sea Green' a view of Standard Hill at Hickling from the Grantham Canal on a cold, misty morning has been selected by the 2006 panel which inclu... [MORE]

Cornwall Exhibition October 13, 2006
'Light, the Sea & Sky' Oils inspired by the Du Maurier coastline Jan has been working for twelve months on this wonderful c... [MORE]

Winner of the Upper Broughton Cup 2005 November 04, 2005
'Black Eyed Iris' Winner of the Best in Show and the Upper Broughton Cup 2005 Gold Framed Prints £50... [MORE]