PAINTING COURSES
PAINTING COURSES
Get Started with
Acrylics
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
October 4th
2.30-5pm
£45
This tutored workshop is ideal for beginners or people who are nervous about trying painting in acrylics. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere we will have a go at different ways to apply paint using a range of methods and acrylic mediums.
This 2.5 hour workshop will be packed with straightforward explanations and fun exercises, and the opportunity to create your own mini Modigliani masterpiece using the techniques you've learned. You'll leave brimming with confidence and enthusiasm for the flexible medium of acrylics.
Everything you need for the workshop will be provided, but if you have your own materials, you're welcome to bring them along.
Get Started with Oils
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
October 18th
2.30-5pm
£45
This tutored painting class is ideal for beginners or people who are nervous about trying oil painting. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere we will take the mystery out of the materials and equipment used in oil painting, try out simple colour-mixing and have a go at different ways to apply paint using a range of methods.
This 2.5 hour workshop will be packed with straightforward explanations and fun exercises, and the opportunity to create your own mini Monet masterpiece using the techniques you've learned. You'll leave brimming with confidence and enthusiasm for the wonderful, adaptable medium of oil paints.
Everything you need for the workshop will be provided, but if you have your own materials, you're welcome to bring them along.
Get Started with Watercolours
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
October 11th
2.30-5pm
£45
This tutored workshop is ideal for beginners or people who are nervous about trying painting in watercolours. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere we will have a go at different ways to apply paint using a range of methods, papers and brushes.
This 2.5 hour workshop will be packed with straightforward explanations and fun exercises, and the opportunity to create your own mini masterpiece using the techniques you've learned. You'll leave brimming with confidence and enthusiasm for the gentle medium of watercolours.
Everything you need for the workshop will be provided, but if you have your own materials, you're welcome to bring them along.
Frida Kahlo Portrait workshop - Acrylics
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
Tuesday 28th October 10-1 or 2-5
£45
In this 3-hour fun and friendly workshop you will make a colourful self-portrait in the style of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, using acrylic paints.
Essential: bring a smartphone- we'll be wearing Frida-style floral crowns (provided) to create a fabulous reference photo for you to paint your portrait from! Frida often included symbolic flora and fauna in her paintings, so please do also bring reference photos of any special pets or plants you’d like to include in yours.
All other materials provided.
For ages 18+
Klimt Cats Workshop - Mixed Media
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
Monday 27th October 10-1 or 2-5
£45
In this 3-hour fun and friendly workshop you will make a glittering illustration of a cat in the style of Art Nouveau artist Gustav Klimt’s ‘Golden Phase’. We will use acrylic paints, markers and collage to create a feline image oozing with elegance and gleaming with gold.
All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own markers if you wish.
For ages 18+.
Watercolours & Pen: Rainbow Zentangles
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
8th November
2.30-5.30pm
£45
Chill out and you lose yourself in the zentangle zone. Using watercolours and fineliner pens, in this 3hr workshop you'll be led through the meditative process of zentangling - that's drawing and shading lines, curves and dots in particular ways to create beautiful patterns - on a rainbow background. The process is gently relaxing and mindful, nourishing the mind and spirit during the deep focus of drawing, and you will take away a new technique to use again and again, as well as intricate, unique artworks to keep forever.
All materials provided.
Watercolour Workshop: The Holly and the Ivy Christmas Cards
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
6th December
2.30-5.30pm
£45
Take a moment, grab a mince pie, relax and create beautiful one-of-a-kind festive cards for your nearest and dearest. Using a range of watercolour techniques and a Christmas greenery theme, in this 3 hr workshop you will design and paint up to six cards to send beautiful, extra special handmade Christmas wishes to those you love.
All materials for six cards included- more cards can be purchased on the day if required.
Watercolour Workshop: Twelve days of Christmas Victorian Puzzle Purse
Tutor- Rachel Duffield
13th December
2.30-5.30pm
£45
Make and paint an unique and personalised novelty gift for someone special this Christmas. Using watercolours, fineliner pens and paper-folding, in this 3 hr workshop you will learn how to fold the purse then design and decorate it themed around the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. Originally sent as love tokens or containing secret messages, each fold of this beautiful, handmade puzzle purse reveals a new picture or message.
All materials (and a mince pie) included.
All materials for six cards included- more cards can be purchased on the day if required.