What’s On

May 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
COURSE CANCELLED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This fun & interesting one day course will provide an introduction to making origami wildlife – animal, birds, insects, flowers, fungi and ... Read more
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Beginners Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: We will be exploring different techniques in watercolour painting including loose watercolour, wet-in-wet etc. This course is suitable for the beginner so ... Read more
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: We will look at arranging and lighting a jar of seasonal flowers with different coloured backgrounds, creating interesting and unusual compositions and colour relationships.  ... Read more
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – Jun 16 @ 5:00 pm
Unfortunately this course is now cancelled due to Liz having an operation. Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: In this course Liz will teach a simple, modern interpretation of Sashiko ... Read more
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required for fur and colour mixing to create this beautiful fox portrait using assorted colour pencils on Light Grey Pastelmat ... Read more
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required for colour mixing and blending  to create this bold Magnolia flower using assorted colour pencils on Hot Pressed Watercolour ... Read more
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board Explore the techniques required for mixing and blending colours together to create layered feathers in  these two ... Read more
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – Jul 7 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This is an eco-friendly, mindful and impressionistic form of art suitable for all artists at any stage. It will inspire you to have a go. ... Read more
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: In this one day course, learn how the art of Gyotaku came about, how it became an established art form and also about ... Read more
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners –  Advanced Maximum Capacity: 10 Course Description: Indulge in a relaxing and creative day of painting where you will explore different mixed media painting methods and turn ... Read more
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Linoprinting is an excellent introduction to relief printing. It can easily be done at home, using the minimum of equipment. Once the basics have been ... Read more
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Please note that this image is a different example of Jamie’s work – during this course you will be drawing a crocodile.   Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity:12 Course Description: Join ... Read more
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – Jul 30 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This course will focus on botanical drawing and painting techniques with the option of working in watercolour or gouache. Observational skills with good ... Read more
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm
  FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: During this intense course you will learn everything you need to know about hand building and pot throwing with clay. Throughout the ... Read more
Aug 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore and capture the form, colour, textures and shapes of seasonal plants and flowers using a range of pens, pencils, inks and mark making ... Read more
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 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 ... Read more
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – Sep 8 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Les Fauves ( the Wild Beasts ) is the name given to a group of early 20th. century artists because their paintings were surprisingly colourful. ... Read more
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Assorted Colour Pencils on Pastelmat paper. Explore the techniques required to create the fur colour and texture of this beautiful cat on Pastelmat paper. A line ... Read more
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Explore the techniques required for fur and colour mixing to create this bright fluffy red squirrel using assorted colour pencils on Mount Board. ... Read more
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SPACE AVAILABLE Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description Assorted Colour Pencils on Mount Board Explore the techniques required to draw this stunning  bright eye and to create the feather textures to ... Read more
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Join us on this exciting course, exploring the artistic skills and techniques of sketching buildings with pen and wash. Over two inspiring ... Read more
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This watercolour painting workshop is aimed at all ability levels and for those who want to learn more about the hidden insect worlds that ... Read more
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm
FULLY BOOKED Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 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 ... Read more
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: A one day workshop aimed at introducing and exploring the subject of sketching birds. Suitable for anyone with an urge to draw! The day will ... Read more
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – Nov 15 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This is a two day course that will show you how to sketch the colours and textures of autumn landscapes with waterproof black ink ... Read more
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Drawing with charcoal on gesso is a delightfully tactile activity because of the extra brush texture on the surface which adds a lovely patina effect. ... Read more
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Advanced Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: This workshop will be a frolic through all sorts of ways of decorating initial letters – in fun, modern and quick ways with patterns, ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Absolute Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Bring your scraps of fabric, trims, buttons and beads or beg and borrow from family or neighbours. We will be learning a simple method ... Read more
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers Maximum Capacity: 12 Course Description: Collagraph is a wonderful form of printmaking that allows for a playful exploration of materials and techniques. It can be as complex or as simple ... Read more