In Person & live Workshops

   Art journaling is art making and diary keeping all rolled up into one glorious form. It is a way to express your thoughts, dreams, experiences, memories and worries in a creative constructive way. There are no rules or restrictions. It allows you to use colour, texture and mixed media to experiment, reminisce OR JUST have a good old rant. 

In this 5 week course we will be making a journal and exploring different prompts and mixed media techniques to fill it's pages.

Starts: 1st Sept 10:00 - 12:30

(UK time) 

    If you have ever wanted to learn how to get started painting portraits, this course will take you step by step through some of the basics. You will learn about proportions, get a chance to explore some different mediums and have a go at painting your very own self portrait on canvas in acrylics. 

Starts: 1st Sept 14:00 - 16:30

(UK time) 

  Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just fancy a dabble, join us for relaxed mixed media and painting sessions over a brew Bring your ideas, your brush, or just your smile – and enjoy friendly chatter, new friends, and plenty of inspiration.
We’ll provide a space and materials for you to explore:
- Collage
- Simple Textiles
- Paper Crafts
- Print Making
- Drawing/ Doodling
Plus whatever you fancy!
Perfect for anyone looking to unwind, express themselves, and connect with like-minded crafters. 

Starts: 3rd Sept 10:00 - 12:30

(UK time) 

  This mixed media drawing course is a great way to learn and develop your drawing and explore different mediums. In each session, I will guide you in fun new drawing exercises using a variety of mediums. You’ll get to try your hand at drawing animals, birds, still life and portraiture. By the end of the course, you will have gained some fantastic new ideas and skills to inspire you. 

Starts: 18th Sept 18::30 - 20:30

(UK time) 

   Have you ever wanted to give acrylics a go but weren’t sure where to start? If so, this course could be just what you are looking for. Over 5 weeks you’ll learn the basics and get to try your hand at painting a still life, animal and a landscape.

Learn how to set up your equipment, how to create a composition, how to mix and layer colours, and use palette knives. This course is a great way to get you started!. 

Starts: 18th Sept 13:00 - 15:00

(UK time) 

    A course for young adults who enjoy art and are hoping to develop their skills or who are looking for new techniques and ideas to try. This course is perfect to help hone and improve skills in conjunction with school art lessons, or to start from scratch if you are home educated. 

Starts: 18th Sept 16:15 - 17:45

(UK time) 

  In this beginners’ book binding workshop we will make a junk journal from recycled items. This could be things like magazine pages, patterned paper, music sheets, envelopes, maps, paper bags, greetings cards to name just a few! It can be used like any other journal but is much more visual. Full of pockets, pull outs, and flaps they are often used for keeping a diary full of keepsakes or as an art journal. 

Takes Place: 4th Oct 10:00 - 16:00

(UK time) 

 In this workshop, you will learn, step by step, how to create a mixed-media contemporary landscape on canvas. Explore texture, colour, collage and painting to create your very own masterpiece. 

Takes Place: 18th Oct 10:00 - 16:00

(UK time) 

  Create your own stories interlaced in between paper, fabric and thread. The tradition of weaving can be traced back to neolithic times and the methods haven’t changed a great deal over time.

In this class I will guide you through several ways of putting together mixed media weaves using paper, fabric, stitching, colour, imagery and words! Every weave turns out differently. You can create a themed piece for an occasion or use them as positive affirmations. They look great framed and make great gifts too 

Takes Place: 11th Nov 10:00 - 12:00

(UK time) 

  Have you ever wanted to learn how to get started painting portraits? This course will take you step by step through some of the basics. You will get a chance to explore some different mediums and paint your very own self portrait on canvas. 

Starts: 13th Nov 13:00 - 15:00

(UK time) 

   Contrary to what many people believe anyone can learn to draw and it is a fantastic way to relax and unwind. This course looks at the basic techniques to help get you started over 5 sessions. We will explore sketching, shading, perspective and proportions, alongside working in different mediums.

If you have always fancied learning to draw or if it is something you would like to get back into after a long break this course will take you back to the basics to get you started.

Starts: 13th Nov 18:30 - 20:30

(UK time) 

  Bring your sketches to life with splashes of colour. This workshop will show you how to create lovely sketches with pen and watercolours – it’s a wonderful way to document and create memories. 

We will be creating seasonal drawings - perfect for adding to your Christmas cards

Takes Place: 18th Nov 10:00 - 12:30

Or

22nd Nov 10:00 - 12:30

(UK time)