Colourbuzz

If you want to relax and make something beautiful at the same time, dotting joyously is for you. I'm hooked myself and look forward to sharing this lovely technique with you; any excuse to immerse myself in another joyous dots experience. Painting with dots is nothing new; think Aboriginal art, pointillism and mandalas. It's so much fun that it's no surprise it has been around for centuries and is still going strong. The problem is where to start. That's is where this class comes in. You will learn how to...

If you want to relax and make something beautiful at the same time, dotting joyously is for you. I'm hooked myself and look forward to sharing this lovely technique with you; any excuse to immerse myself in another joyous dots experience. Painting with dots is nothing new; think Aboriginal art, pointillism and mandalas. It's so much fun, it's no surprise it has been around for centuries and is still going strong. The problem is where to start. That is where this class comes in. You will learn how to prepare...

Mokume Gane is an old Japanese technique used with metals that is adapted to use with polymer clay resulting in always magically beautiful pieces of art. You will be guided through the steps and once you have created your own, unique sheet of Mokume Gane clay, you decide what objects you will turn it into: jewellery, little dishes, buttons, key-rings or other objects; your imagination will guide you and you will create a selection of items.

Mokume Gane is an old Japanese technique used with metals that is adapted to use with polymer clay resulting in always magically beautiful pieces of art. You will be guided through the steps and once you have created your own, unique sheet of Mokume Gane clay, you decide what objects you will turn it into: jewellery, little dishes, buttons, key-rings or other objects; your imagination will guide you and you will create a selection of items.

The class focuses on working with pewter, a lovely metal that looks like silver or even gold! I'll show you the gold trick. This class is a perfect introduction to the world of pewter with its many three-dimensional design elements making it perfect for a variety of projects, this box being one. You not only learn how to mark and use low relief on pewter, you will also have a go at antiquing, using environmentally friendly techniques, and how to use blended powders and paints to create enamel effects. All...

Have you ever wanted to know what decoupage is and how to do it? Here's your chance. Join me in a live online decoupage workshop and decorate one or two plant pots to fill with plants or herbs. I will be joining you from my lovely Colourbuzz studio and work alongside you to make my own plant pots and help you where necessary. I will send you the necessary materials (patterns of your choice), but you need to buy your own clay plant pots to save on money (and most...

Have you ever wanted to know what decoupage is and how to do it? Here's your chance. Join me in a decoupage workshop and go home with two plant pots to fill with plants or herbs. It is great fun and you willl think of a hundred other things to do with your new found skill. My lovely Colourbuzz studio has been adapted to ensure safe practise and it's still a joy to be there. There's a bigger work surface to ensure social distancing and visors will be provided and...

This workshop is a great introduction to the magical, mysterious, centuries old world of metalsmithing. You will find out why fire is an essential ingredient to jewellery making and use it to make a pair of circular and/or domed earrings of your chosen combination and size. You will start with a copper sheet and a bit of wire and transform this using fire and a variety of silversmithing tools to create a unique set of earrings (or a pendant, if you prefer). Health and Safety is important and I'll give...

This is a perfect starting point to the wonderful world of polymer clay has to offer. It will open up hours of creative goodness. You will be delighted at how much fun it is to make these decorations and also how good you will be at creating them and coming up with new variations. You will be joining me in my lovely Colourbuzz studio and we'll work alongside each other to make these gorgeous ornaments or jewellery. A suitable date for the class or even party can be arranged with...

This is a perfect starting point to the wonderful world of polymer clay has to offer. It will open up hours of creative goodness. You will be delighted at how much fun it is to make these decorations and also how good you will be at creating them and coming up with new variations. I will be joining from my lovely Colourbuzz studio and work alongside you to make these gorgeous ornaments or jewellery. If you want to surprise someone with this course, I'll gift wrap it and send it...