Art: pen and ink courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence courses with Gaynor Goffe

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Calligraphy: four-lesson correspondence courses with Gaynor Goffe

Online on-demand course

£75

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher, with mini video clips. OR tuition via 3 private one-hour ZOOM sessions with video and tutor demonstration sheets e-mailed after the session OR a mixture of scanned lessons and Zoom sessions. These courses are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. There are 'set' 4-lesson courses on a variety of scripts and variations, and also material can be flexible to individual situations, especially beyond beginner level. You might like to start with the popular 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy., which...

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher, with mini video clips. OR tuition via 3 private one-hour ZOOM sessions with video and tutor demonstration sheets e-mailed after...

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Calligraphy 'modern pointed pen ' workshops and other scripts - live online

Live online course

- Next course on 5th December 2021

£25

Calligraphy 'ZOOM sessions with Gaynor Goffe. These ZOOM sessions can cover 'modern' pointed pen (cursive) OR a preferred script such as italic and is suitable for all levels from beginners onwards. Modern pointed pen cursive is currently very popular and is a hybrid between copperplate and italic handwriting and is very useful for invitations, greetings cards, envelopes etc as well as for attractive quotations. Small group OR INDIVIDUAL tuition. Work alongside tutor demonstrations, or work to your own pace after each session, referring to the exemplars sent ahead and zoom...

Calligraphy 'ZOOM sessions with Gaynor Goffe. These ZOOM sessions can cover 'modern' pointed pen (cursive) OR a preferred script such as italic and is suitable for all levels from beginners...

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Painting animals in watercolour

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 26th March 2022

£90

The wonderful variety of animal and birdlife means that you will never be short of inspiration. Liz is the author of 'Painting Animals in Watercolour', published by Crowood Press. She runs a number of different days exploring the joys of painting animals with watercolour. We will spend time looking at eyes, form and texture to create convincing animal portraits brimming with life and energy. The course is held at Micklems Farm, in Knowl Hill, a rural location in Berkshire, to provide you with an inspiring and relaxing environment. All materials...

The wonderful variety of animal and birdlife means that you will never be short of inspiration. Liz is the author of 'Painting Animals in Watercolour', published by Crowood Press. She...

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Watercolour on canvas

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 10th June 2022

£95

Traditionally watercolours are painted on paper and protected under a mount and glass. What if you could break free? What if you were no long restricted by size or the tyranny of framing? This weekend will explore how using new surface preparations watercolourists can enjoy working on canvas without the need to hide their images away behind the glare of glass. In June 2019 Crowood Press published a book simply called 'Watercolours on Canvas' by Liz Chaderton. Now you can spend a day exploring this new way of working. We...

Traditionally watercolours are painted on paper and protected under a mount and glass. What if you could break free? What if you were no long restricted by size or the...

Full. drawing in charcoal pastel, pencil, pens.

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Full. drawing in charcoal pastel, pencil, pens.

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 29th January 2022

£85

This is for anyone from the newest beginner to anyone who just likes to draw. Age from 12 to 90. Men, Women, and Young adults. 1-day course held in the lovely Wolds village of Fangfoss near to the beautiful city of York. You may want to spend time visiting some of the sights in York when you leave after the days' painting. My aim in holding drawing courses is to enable people of all abilities to explore, enjoy and try out different techniques and mediums. The day begins at 10.00...

This is for anyone from the newest beginner to anyone who just likes to draw. Age from 12 to 90. Men, Women, and Young adults. 1-day course held in the...

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Beginners watercolour taster day

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 19th March 2022

£90

If you have never painted in watercolour and are not sure whether it is for you, this taster day is the perfect way to give it a go. Aimed at beginners, we’ll take it at your own pace. All materials are provided and the group is small, so you will get lots of individual guidance. We will cover materials and making the water work for you. We will explore mark making, tones and colour. You should go away with lots of tools in your kit, so that you will be...

If you have never painted in watercolour and are not sure whether it is for you, this taster day is the perfect way to give it a go. Aimed at...

Copperplate for Improvers - Regular Classes

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Copperplate for Improvers - Regular Classes

Live online course

- Next course on 11th December 2021

£16

Here is a great opportunity to improve your COPPERPLATE with Julie Chaney live online via Zoom. The lessons are on Saturday afternoons, every other week, starting at 2pm and lasting for 2 hours. They are informal sessions with attention given to the ability levels of the students taking part. A portion of the lesson is spent discussing particular aspects of the script and/or its applications, either introduced by me or by participants. Sharing discoveries or solving problems together is key to improvement. These are stand alone sessions and you can...

Here is a great opportunity to improve your COPPERPLATE with Julie Chaney live online via Zoom. The lessons are on Saturday afternoons, every other week, starting at 2pm and lasting...

Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring a mixed media approach in Hampshire.

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Inspired by Bloomsbury: exploring a mixed media approach in Hampshire.

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 21st March 2022

£95

Join us for this new and exciting workshop, as part of our Art in the Barn Creative Arts Week, in March 2022. A mixed bunch of flowers in a favourite vase or jug is a simple pleasure and one that cheers; add a favourite ornament or two and you have a beautiful still life. Numerous artists, such as Emma Dunbar, Debbie George, Emily Maudey and Jo Aylward, create images exploring the pattern, shape and colour of floral images. However, the Bloomsbury artists, including Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry and Duncan Grant,...

Join us for this new and exciting workshop, as part of our Art in the Barn Creative Arts Week, in March 2022. A mixed bunch of flowers in a favourite...

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Pen and wash

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 11th June 2022

£90

Pen and wash; line and wash; ink and watercolour. Whatever you call it, this is a lovely expressive way of working. It is excellent for quick sketches and more finished paintings. The key thing is to help both ink and watercolour play their part to the full and ensure that 2+2=5. We will start with exploring the role of line, experimenting with a wide range of pens and ink. Then we will move on to letting the watercolour flow and bring both elements together. Whether you wish to use this...

Pen and wash; line and wash; ink and watercolour. Whatever you call it, this is a lovely expressive way of working. It is excellent for quick sketches and more finished...

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

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Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 29th January 2022

£95

Release your inner creative on our Introduction to calligraphy workshop run by Edinburgh calligraphy artist Panna Chauhan. Calligraphy is an art form lasting over centuries. Even in its simplest form it can look beautiful, and it is an art form that can be learned...with patience. We offer two Introduction to calligraphy workshops: one where you learn the foundational hand, and one where you learn the italic hand. On each workshop you will begin by learning the basics of calligraphy, including the different types of nibs, correct sizing of letters and...

Release your inner creative on our Introduction to calligraphy workshop run by Edinburgh calligraphy artist Panna Chauhan. Calligraphy is an art form lasting over centuries. Even in its simplest form...