Atelier Beside the Sea

If you thought lino was just about making cards, then think again. In this two-day (consecutive) workshop you will delve into the experimental world of unique lino cuts - one off artworks whose techniques are energetic, spontaneous and fun. We will be covering the basics of how to carve lino through to the complexities and wonders of hand printed effects. We will use cheese graters, hammers, scissors, sandpaper and much more to generate wonderfully expressive artworks. Mary will work with you in small group tasks as well as developing your...

Pattern is expressive and bold. Printed pattern can be integrated with prints on paper and also for fabric designs. It may also have further applications in homemade collage papers, cards, dressmaking and much more. In this two-day (consecutive) workshop we will look at approaches in designing striking and energetic repeat patterns. We will be carving these designs onto traditional lino before having fun with some trial printing. We will look at single colour and multiple colours within the design, also covering both technical repeat, tessellation and using small stamps. Using...

This Hand Built Ceramics course starts with coiling – one of the most ancient and versatile methods of forming vessels with clay. A wonderfully meditative technique, you can set your own pace to create an interesting and unique oil burner. This session follows a set project, working towards hand forming a two-part oil burner. Tom will initially demonstrate how to control form and then how to thin and smooth to give a professional finish. Once you have learnt how to control the shape you will move on to creating your...

Join Julia Clarke for an afternoon of creating a Japanese paper basket with Japanese paper band, and a selection of natural materials. In this course, you’ll learn how to make a woven paper basket with Julia Clarke, a sculptor specialising in natural materials including, cane willow and paper. With an affinity for teaching and demonstrating 3D techniques Julia takes you through creating a basket from Japanese paper band and thread, cane and raffia. You will learn how to create an unusual base called a chrysanthemum base, and then a simple...

MAKE ART is an open access format of relaxed, enjoyable drawing and painting sessions with the support of an experienced tutor, who is also a practicing artist. On the first Saturday of each month our amazing creative space will be handed over to the drawers and painters of Brighton! Your experienced tutor will happily guide both beginners as well as those who are more confident. Following a loose structure, sessions will build monthly to increase your confidence and abilities working in your chosen medium. Students will be able to approach...

Join renowned textile artist Anne Kelly for two days of hand embroidery and textiles collage to make a cover for a sketchbook inspired by shells, plants and corals. Over the two consecutive days you will create a sketchbook cover and then embellish it whilst also creating some original collage art based on the sea theme. Atelier Beside the Sea is perfectly placed directly on Brighton beachfront to provide inspiration and you will also use a range of visual materials as well as fabric samples to gain your ideas. Anne will...

Join renowned textile artist Anne Kelly for a day of hand embroidery and textiles collage to make a cover for a sketchbook inspired by shells, plants and corals. You will create a sketchbook cover and then embellish it whilst also creating some original collage art based on the sea theme. Atelier Beside the Sea is perfectly placed directly on Brighton beachfront to provide inspiration and you will also use a range of visual materials as well as fabric samples to gain your ideas. Anne will expertly guide you through the...

There are different ways and angles that you can approach watercolour painting. A box of watercolours is something that many people have in their possession but may never have used. This is the time to have a go! Emily will introduce you to watercolour through traditional and experimental methods. Being on the seafront will give us the inspiration to create expressive atmospheric paintings using layers and marks with your brushes and other tools. This is a course for beginners and those who just want to explore watercolour. Emily will expertly...

Learn how to make a small coiled basket from grass, learning what grasses you can harvest and how to process them. The basketry technique of coiling is an ancient one and as an option there’ll be bone needles available to make your basket the way our Stone Age ancestors may have. The sturdy basket that you will make is perfect for storing eggs and other similar sized objects. You will also leave the course with all the knowledge you need to make another yourself at home. Suitable for all levels,...