Southlands Arts Centre reviews

31 Jul 24'

Laura reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"Really great course. We learned the entire process from what supplies to use to blending, thickness needed, etc - with hands-on opportunities for all steps. We made several different colours of paper and there were items to add to the mix for more interesting results. Jayne (instructor) was very relaxed and guided us for ideas and techniques, but gave us freedom to experiment. She had different size screens to use for different size paper and also had many example pieces. All supplies were included and we each made lots of different paper to take home. Now to decide how to use them . . . . . ."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Thank you for such a super review, Laura. You are always a pleasure to teach, I'm glad you enjoyed the workshop. We can definitely use the papers for Basia Gorska's Printmaking for Beginners. Did you get them off the cloths yet? You could always post some images on our Facebook page. "

28 Jul 24'

Gwen Hayward reviewed: Making Handmade Recycled Paper for Beginners

"A lovely relaxing day. Very clear, friendly tuition and lots of handmade paper to take home. Highly recommended."

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"Hello Gwen. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Today's workshop was a pleasure to teach. Hopefully we'll see you again soon at Southlands. Maybe at the Beginners' Printmaking workshop to use some of those papers. "

26 Jul 24'

Kiran reviewed: Gel Printing for Beginners

"Attending this course on 25th July, I’ve had the most wonderful time learning a new way to create unique prints every single time. This technique has given me a lot of ideas on how to apply different materials for textures to the prints. The course is a great value for money as it has added a new way to my work, which I’ll be using in conjunction with my other art in future. Very inspiring. Jayne is such a patient teacher and showed me everything from beginning to end, even how to store away the gelli plate after finishing. Thank you Jayne. "

Southlands Arts Centre responded:

"What a super review to receive, thank you so much. You were a pleasure to teach. Gel printing is a lovely relaxing activity, there's no pressure to 'get it right', it's all about finding your style and finding your style you did. Your prints were simply wonderful, a sort of tour of the globe, the colours reminiscent of an allotment in the UK, the South Pacific of Gauguin and the Great Barrier Reef. I'm looking forward to seeing the ones we selected framed and in our Summer Art Exhibition. Hopefully we'll see you again soon at Southlands Arts, once again practising your art. "