Art: art history and theory courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

This is a one hour introduction to Sacred Geometry. I'll show you the simple "rusty compass" techniques that I use to produce Sacred Geometric shapes in my Beach Art.  These can also be used in making crop circles. We'll work through an A4 pack of basic examples, templates and photographs that I will send you before the online tutorial, or you can download them for free and print them out yourself.   I'll show you how to guide your designs using Metatron's Cube and the Seed of Life and how these...

Try out the endangered craft of Paper Marbling with the 35 Design Space Paper Marbling kit to create stunning marbled prints. These are the materials we use at our Paper Marling workshops and only requires the addition of paints. We recommend using a high quality soft bodied acrylic paint, such as the Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylics.

This unique art form originated in Buddhist temples and is used for the elaborate decoration of Kimonos. This rarely taught skill has been based at Hawkwood for over twenty years. Using traditional methods and techniques you will produce truly stunning works of art and learn about Japanese culture. All levels are welcome. Japanese Embroidery (shishu in Japanese) is a hand-embroidery technique that is over 1000 years old. The exquisite designs are based on seasons and celebrations. You can find these primarily on the traditional dress of kimono and obi. This...

This course is for those interested in social and cultural history and how it is being curated in museums and galleries today. In Nottingham and the surrounding areas there are many nationally important museums, as well as castles, country estates and art galleries, all celebrating British history. On our doorstep are The National Justice Museum, Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Wollaton Hall, Chatsworth House and more. You will start this course by visiting some of these places and learn first-hand from professionals about how marketing is exploiting the history of...

Beginner’s 6 month Intensive Art Course This is a 6 month part time course covering a wide range of materials, skills and practise. 6 months starting 20th September, 2021 – April 2022 Two ten week terms, with a week for half term after 5 weeks Initial drawing week Introductory courses to include: oil painting, water colour, acrylic, drawing, printing, mixed media and more Off site visits for special projects Self directed project work Regular tutorials Sketchbook and journal work A group exhibition, organised and curated by the students will round...

A designer collection of four 6inch x 6inch limited edition watercolour print Christmas cards. Printed on 100% recycled high quality matt white cardstock, the images feature a winter moon surrounded by a seasonal wreath of berries on a winter blue background. Each card has a different cameo: Bunny and Robin, Deer, Winter trees and Snowman. These designs have been created for some new embroidery panels which will be available in 2022. The sentiment printed on the front reads: "Tis the season" and on the inside, a simple message reads: "Seasons...

Do you want to learn what is behind the creation of one of the most iconic crafts from the Roman world? Now you can with this unique series that I have put together for you. These two kits are the start of a learning journey that allow you to let yourself become immersed in their work. Easy to start with, you only need a pair of nippers and you have everything you need in the box. What is unique is that it is not just a box with two mosaic...