Painting skills and techniques courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 4th June 2022

Expressive painting in acrylics for beginners-intermediate.

(5)

£125

This is a one-day workshop designed for those with some or little experience working in acrylic paint. We will cover materials, design/composition, and colour. You can paint abstractly or representationally whichever you prefer. Lynn will help you understand the practice of painting a well-constructed and exciting piece. The price includes 2 boards for you to paint on. You will be working in Lynn's studio in an old Silk Mill in the ancient market town of Frome, in Somerset. There are only two places on the course so there will be...

This is a one-day workshop designed for those with some or little experience working in acrylic paint. We will cover materials, design/composition, and colour. You can paint abstractly or representationally...

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Live online course

- Next course on 12th June 2022

Paint a tote bag

£50

Join Rebel Stepz for some crafty fun and add new customised pieces to your wardrobe! In this beginner's online class, you'll be guided through the basic steps to crafting your own personal designs and then transferring them onto your canvas tote bag. With help from a friendly expert, you'll learn about pattern designs, painting techniques, and how to apply colours to the fabric. Develop and master your own creative style and learn to create a personalised piece that you can use every day or gift to a loved one. Unleash...

Join Rebel Stepz for some crafty fun and add new customised pieces to your wardrobe! In this beginner's online class, you'll be guided through the basic steps to crafting your...

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In-person course

Essex - Next course on 28th May 2022

Art classes: for beginners and intermediates

£170

This class runs termly on a Thursday 11.00 - 1.00 pm. It is aimed at beginners and intermediates who would like to gain confidence to create their own artwork and those who want to gain new skills. Beginners will have an introduction to a range of different materials, disciplines and styles in art history. Intermediates will be encouraged to develop their skills and explore project based work. Materials and methods offered include drawing, painting, printing, collage, mixed media and plaster casting, as well as clay modelling and construction in clay...

This class runs termly on a Thursday 11.00 - 1.00 pm. It is aimed at beginners and intermediates who would like to gain confidence to create their own artwork and...

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In-person course

Berkshire - Next course on 9th June 2022

Floral still life

£80

Take your pick from the seasonal flower beds at Micklems Farm to create your own arrangement of flowers. We will then look at arranging them with different coloured backgrounds looking to create interesting and unusual compositions and colour relationships. We will then do a few loose sketches together to warm up before deciding on our favourite composition to paint. We will look at ways of applying the paint in a dynamic and interesting way: focusing on colour, brushwork and composition. What to bring: A packed lunch An A4 sketchbook, pen,...

Take your pick from the seasonal flower beds at Micklems Farm to create your own arrangement of flowers. We will then look at arranging them with different coloured backgrounds looking...

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In-person course

Devon - Next course on 15th June 2022

Painting workshop in Devon

£80

From a sketch to a painting workshops. Helping you to take a sketch to a larger painting - colour use and composition. I am an experimental landscape painter, previously a graphic designer so my skills are strong on colour and composition. Many people ask me how to make something of a sketch - I shall show you what I have learnt over 20 years as a practising artist. There will be a maximum of 8 students. If you have questions prior to booking or for more details, you can contact...

From a sketch to a painting workshops. Helping you to take a sketch to a larger painting - colour use and composition. I am an experimental landscape painter, previously a...

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Spain - Next course on 6th March 2023

Painting Holiday Spain - residential beginners painting retreat (double or twin room)

£900

Painting holiday in Southern Spain. Come and paint in the warmth of the sun in Southern Spain. Banish the blustery British blues of winter and join us for an all inclusive, exclusive and strictly limited residential art course. Learn how to start or improve your painting and drawing skills whilst enjoying being outside in the delightful Spanish countryside where the orange, lemon and olive groves nestle on the sides of the mountains. £900 per person including accommodation is either a double ensuite or a twin room with private bathroom. All...

Painting holiday in Southern Spain. Come and paint in the warmth of the sun in Southern Spain. Banish the blustery British blues of winter and join us for an all...

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Worcestershire - Next course on 30th May 2022

10- week Introduction to Soft Pastels online zoom art course with live tuition. Suitable for complete beginners and people with some experience in Art.

(23)

£150

Introduction to Soft Pastels.10-week art course. (Suitable for beginners and people with some experience in art) Interactive online course via zoom with live tuition. Cost £15 a week. Mondays 6pm-9pm. Starting 4th April. Create beautiful pastel paintings with artist Raya Brown and discover the great possibilities of working with this wonderful material. During this course you will learn: - About different types of pastels and pastel papers and how to use them to achieve the best results. - How to use various soft pastel techniques such as colour blending ,...

Introduction to Soft Pastels.10-week art course. (Suitable for beginners and people with some experience in art) Interactive online course via zoom with live tuition. Cost £15 a week. Mondays 6pm-9pm....

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Pembrokeshire - Next course on 28th May 2022

'Art your way' with Jill Jones - FULL DAY

(12)

£130

Tuition is available either on a one-to-one basis or for up to 4 persons at a time, based at West Coast Studio, Talbenny, in glorious Pembrokeshire, and is suitable for beginners right through to advanced artists. The medium used is acrylics. Following a demonstration of techniques, we’ll start to ‘build’ your art, beginning with handy tips for painting sky, and sea or simple land techniques; the use of colour, observation of light, depth and perspective will develop along with your brush technique as you create your art. From initial sketch...

Tuition is available either on a one-to-one basis or for up to 4 persons at a time, based at West Coast Studio, Talbenny, in glorious Pembrokeshire, and is suitable for...

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Lancashire - Next course on 26th June 2022

Introduction to furniture upcycling - flawless painting and expert masking tape technique

(11)

£49

Flawless painting and expert masking tape technique – gift box masterclass. Would you like to come and learn how to get a perfect, smooth painted finish on your furniture projects? Are you unsure what products to use to achieve this? Do you want to learn how to make intricate geometric patterns using masking tape, without the paint bleeding through and ruining your design? In this new course I will be focusing on all things painting and taping! I will be showing you exactly what I do to create the striking...

Flawless painting and expert masking tape technique – gift box masterclass. Would you like to come and learn how to get a perfect, smooth painted finish on your furniture projects?...

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Staffordshire - Next course on 4th June 2022

Alcohol Ink Painting

(8)

£80

Alcohol Ink Painting Techniques - Full Day. Discover the art of alcohol ink in this introductory workshop, it wouldn't be the same without a glass of bubbly :-). This course is a really fun day of exploration using isopropyl alcohol and alcohol inks on a variety of non porous surfaces, papers and tiles. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will be guided by Barbara who is an experienced teacher. She will demonstrate many techniques on how to create unique artworks using alcohol inks and alternative materials with tips and tricks. What...

Alcohol Ink Painting Techniques - Full Day. Discover the art of alcohol ink in this introductory workshop, it wouldn't be the same without a glass of bubbly :-). This course...