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. 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 at beyond beginner level. You might like to start with the popular 'modern' pointed pen calligraphy., which is an easier but similar script to copperplate, or start with uncial, which is the easiest script for beginners, or basic italic, which is the most...

A four-lesson calligraphy course taught by a leading professional calligrapher, with mini video clips. These courses are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. There are 'set' 4-lesson courses...

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Summer family art course

Live online course

- Next course on 9th August 2021

£12.50

Our fab art teacher, Natalie, has designed a brand new online course for families during the summer holidays, and you have 3 start dates to choose from! The course is suitable for parents/carers aged 19+, each accompanied by at least one child. You'll have great fun together, learning new skills. As it's subsidised by Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service, the cost is just £12.50 per family. You will need to be living in Hertfordshire to participate due to funding criteria. Each course will run from Monday - Thursday from...

Our fab art teacher, Natalie, has designed a brand new online course for families during the summer holidays, and you have 3 start dates to choose from! The course is...

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

Live online course

- Next course on 3rd August 2021

£25

Calligraphy 'modern' pointed pen cursive workshops or other scripts live online with Gaynor Goffe. This workshop covers 'modern' pointed pen (cursive) calligraphy 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 tuition of 3-8 with plenty of demonstration. Work alongside tutor demonstrations, or work to your own pace...

Calligraphy 'modern' pointed pen cursive workshops or other scripts live online with Gaynor Goffe. This workshop covers 'modern' pointed pen (cursive) calligraphy or a preferred script such as italic, and...

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Alchemy of Pigment and Pattern

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 28th November 2021

£410

Learn the alchemy and processes involved in making your own set of watercolour and gouache paints. The roots, berries and minerals that we will be precipitating, grinding and binding, all have layered correspondences that link to the planetary archetypes. Using compasses and straight-edge we will create mandalas that also resonate with the planetary patterns. The symbolism and character of colour in different traditions will be explored as we apply our paints to patterns to reveal works of dazzling beauty to adorn the home and nourish the soul.

Learn the alchemy and processes involved in making your own set of watercolour and gouache paints. The roots, berries and minerals that we will be precipitating, grinding and binding, all...

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Painting animals in watercolour

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 8th October 2021

£90

The wonderful variety of animal and birdlife means that you will never be short of inspiration. Liz runs a number of different days exploring the joys of painting animals with watercolour. You can either cover many animals in one day, or concentrate on farm animals, iconic hare, or pet portraits. The choice is yours. We will spend time looking at eyes, form and texture to create convincing animal portraits brimming with life and energy. The course will be held in a rural location near Twyford in Berkshire, to provide you...

The wonderful variety of animal and birdlife means that you will never be short of inspiration. Liz runs a number of different days exploring the joys of painting animals with...

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Watercolour on canvas

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 19th September 2021

£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...

Copperplate for Improvers - Regular Classes

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Copperplate for Improvers - Regular Classes

Live online course

- Next course on 7th August 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...

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Beginners watercolour taster day

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 17th September 2021

£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...

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Pen and wash

In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 10th October 2021

£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 17th September 2021

£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...