Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Explore the mysteries behind the Collagraph Print on this 1-day course. Learn how to make your own unique prints from plates created from mount card, which is incised with lines, collaged with paper and other ... Read more
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A day of hands-on linoprinting which will include the use of the different cutting tools, creating and transferring a design onto the lino block and cutting to leave a relief surface. The cut block can ... Read more
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This unique two-day watercolour painting workshop will use insects specimens, microscopes, magnifying glasses and macro photos to explore the hidden, beautiful, magic and unseen world of insects – To find out how insects use their ... Read more
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Using woolen fibres and specialist felting needles, you will sculpt your choice of whale or fish. Starting with simple shapes, then making fins and tails we will join all the parts smoothly adding colour and ... Read more
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – Nov 25 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Wildflower meadows look complicated and difficult to paint. My aim in this course is to show an easy way to construct a meadow, making it look natural, through layering the different grasses and flowers. The ... Read more
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Design a unique printed wrap scarf and learn print techniques which can be applied to fabric and paper projects. Use natural objects as inspiration for a printed design Learn to make a variety of printing ... Read more
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A workshop to introduce the ancient and mysterious art of drawing with metal wire – it was how masters such as Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael drew before the pencil arrived. Metal won’t make ... Read more
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Light, colour and reflections of the sun can change the landscape dramatically. Working with lots of coloured organza’s to give light and colour to the picture, metallic fabrics to give the sparkle to the water. ... Read more
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This is a two day course that will show you how to sketch landscapes and architecture with waterproof black ink pen and watercolour wash. Using photos supplied by the tutor you will be shown how ... Read more
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 2-day course you will learn all about working with graphite pencil from experienced artist Jamie Boots. Graphite pencil can be used to produce so much more than just a sketch. Jamie will show ... Read more
Feb 23 @ 10:00 am – Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Add impact to your paintings with this acrylics course that focuses on the big and the bold. Imagine the piercing stare of a Golden Eagle: how much more powerful would it be on a giant ... Read more
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Inspired by the decorative works of the golden age of illustration and the Arts and Crafts movement, this course will show you how to include gold-leaf with your paintings. It can be used very versatile, ... Read more
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Energy, improvisation, gesture, spontaneity and chance are all characteristics of the Monotype / Monoprint. This two day workshop will give participants the opportunity to further their experience and skills in printmaking. This course is aimed ... Read more
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This subject contains endless possibilities for creating sculptures in clay that feature toads, frogs or even newts and salamanders. It could be toads peeping out from under a mossy log (‘ toads in the hole’!), ... Read more
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This course is a wonderful introduction to the world of coloured pencil techniques. Learn the art of layering and blending Derwent Coloursoft Pencils whilst using different pencil strokes to create the textures required for the ... Read more
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This course is a wonderful introduction to coloured pencil and water colour pencil techniques. One method of using watercolour pencils will be explored for the watery background. Learn the art of layering and blending assorted ... Read more
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 1-day course you will make Plant Climbers, Plant Supports, Trellises and decorative Garden Hurdles, all out of willow grown in Somerset and here in Gloucestershire. Helen will guide you through each stage of ... Read more
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This one-day workshop which will introduce you to Sumi-e, the ancient art of creating Japanese ink pictures, or Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, these paintings feature subjects from the natural world such as flowers and birds. ... Read more
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
The first of two one day Workshops to help you leave Auto Mode and make the most of your Digital SLR/Bridge camera. If you have only used Auto mode, or tried other settings on your ... Read more
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 2-day course you will learn all about working with graphite pencil from experienced artist Jamie Boots. Graphite pencil can be used to produce so much more than just a sketch. Jamie will show ... Read more
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
The second of two one day Workshops to help you leave Auto Mode and make the most of your Digital SLR/Bridge camera. Build on your Workshop 1 experience or if you are comfortable using Manual ... Read more
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
This workshop is a riot of paper play – folding a multitude of clever, intriguing and practical little books, wallets and envelopes or wraps. Have a lot of fun making them for yourself or as ... Read more
May 11 @ 10:00 am – May 12 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Silk paintings are created on white silk, using brilliantly coloured dyes . These dyes can be contained to certain areas by the use of gutta, which forms a resist . Over the weekend we will ... Read more
May 18 @ 10:00 am – May 19 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Creating iridescent feathers in watercolour, the subject is the peacock one of the most colourful birds. By using vivid colour and light Valerie hopes that this 2 day workshop will be fun as well as ... Read more
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
Using natural leaves, you will learn how to use the heat press, stencils and foil to create stunning, unique textile designs. You will experiment with using pre prepared dye paper, and be shown how to ... Read more
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
An in-depth introduction to creating art, graphics and illustrations on your iPad with Procreate. All the subjects will be of Natural History. We will create various examples in styles that utilize the amazing variety of ... Read more
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – Jun 30 @ 5:00 pm
10:00 am
On this 2 day course participants will master the fast drying time of acrylic paint, tackle details and a variety of textures found in nature and leave with a better grasp of this very versatile ... Read more
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
A day of hands-on linoprinting which will include the use of the different cutting tools, creating and transferring a design onto the lino block and cutting to leave a relief surface. The cut block can ... Read more
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
These little garden bird mosaics are designed to interact with their environment, reflecting and refracting light so that they change throughout the day. On this one day workshop you will produce a stained glass mosaic ... Read more