What’s On

Oct
12
Mon
Badger coloured pencil portrait with Karen Coulson
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Course details:

Explore the techniques required to draw this portrait using Derwent Coloursoft  Pencils and Water-soluble Graphite pencils to create muted tones.

Materials 

Supplied by tutor, £3 charge (cash) 

Suitability:

Suitable for all

Spaces

12

Price: £62 / £79

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Oct
22
Thu
Dare to Dabble @ Education Centre
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

We have another amazing Dare to Dabble planned for you!

Designed completely around the absolute beginner, or those who just fancy a dabble, these sessions provide a great opportunity to try out new art techniques and mediums.

Morning Session: 10am – 12pm

Afternoon Session: 1pm – 3pm

Inspiration, materials, guidance and fun are all provided, and as all tasks should, we’ll begin with a brew.

Follow this link to see what we have going on in the session today: Dare to Dabble

Nov
7
Sat
Mosaic Christmas wreath with Erica Bibbings
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – Nov 8 @ 5:00 pm

Course details:

Make a magical Christmas wreath. Start a family tradition that you can enjoy year after year. I will bring a wide selection of glass, ceramic, mirror and vintage china, so you can create a wreath to your own colour scheme – richly traditional, silver and frosty, jazzy or shabby chic! 

Materials and additional costs: 

£22 (cash) to be paid to tutor for materials 

Please bring a shoebox size cardboard box to cut tiles into. 

Suitability:

Suitable for all 

Spaces

10

Price: £124 / £158

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Nov
14
Sat
China Pottery Printing with Mark Cranfield
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Course details:

Are you interested in decorating your very own piece of bone china using vintage and contemporary transfers? No previous artistic ability is required. One-to-one tuition will be given to assist you in creating your own personal masterpiece.

This is a perfect starting point for further art-related workshops and is especially good for enhancing good mental health well-being and building confidence. Everyone’s an artist so come and unleash your hidden creativity.

Materials and additional costs:

All materials provided

Suitability:

Suitable for all

Spaces:

12

Cost:

£31 / £42 (please note this is a half-day course)

Dec
5
Sat
Mini Craft Market @ Education Centre
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – Dec 6 @ 4:30 pm

We have our amazing Mini Craft Market where our talented local crafters can get together to share and sell their handmade products.

Previous crafts have included: nature crafts, paper crafts, woodwork, paintings, illustration, crochet/knitting, weaving, decoupage, cards, glass,  silk painting,  textile bags,  jewellery, resin art and flood painting.

Held in the Education Centre and is free to enter!

10am – 4:30pm (3:45pm for December Market)

Dec
12
Sat
Orangutan in Graphite with Jamie Boots (FULLY BOOKED)
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm

Course Suitability: Suitable for all

 

Maximum Participants: 12

 

Course Description:

Join artist Jamie Boots for a two-day exploration into the nuanced world of graphite pencil art. This workshop delves beyond basic sketching, offering insights into the subtle techniques that breathe life into your creations. Participants will discover the art of manipulating pencil sharpness, pressure and tones to convey the fine details such as skin textures and expressive eyes.

 

Materials Required:

All materials supplied within the session.

Price: 

£124 / £158

Book here