A mixed bunch of flowers in a favourite vase or jug is a simple pleasure and one that cheers; add a favourite ornament or two and you have a beautiful still life. Numerous artists, such as Emma Dunbar, Debbie George, Emily Maudey and Jo Aylward, create images exploring the pattern, shape and colour of…

A day of Drawing with Line & Wire “I sometimes think that there is nothing so delightful as drawing”, Van Gogh.  If you agree with Van Gogh and an experienced artist, or count yourself as an absolute beginner, it’s a worthwhile practice to spend time exploring your drawing skills. Starting with the principle that everyone…

  Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design     Taking our inspiration from Mid Century Design and contemporary printmakers such as Jane Ormes and Jenny Douglas, we will explore pattern through mark making, drawing and collage. Composition will be developed by creating experimental print blocks and stamps, before we refine our ideas and experiences…

Lino Cutting and Printing for Beginners & Rusty Printmakers     Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires the minimum of specialist equipment. Many of us may remember creating our first lino cut during our Art lessons at secondary school. If you are…

Birds on a Wire – create tiny sculpture   Fine and flexible wire is a lovely material to work with, enabling you to create characterful objects, with a drawn-like quality to them. Come along to The Slipper Studio and learn how to create a range of small and decorative pieces of sculpture, which will take…

  Explore 1 or 2 Colour Lino Cutting and Printing     Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires a minimum of specialist equipment. Many of us may remember creating our first linocut during our Art lessons at secondary school. If you are…

Create Beautiful Paper Sculpture   Join me for a relaxing day of making, exploring the theme of afternoon tea. Using a deceptively simple process we will create beautiful paper sculpture from vintage books. You will learn how to create your own templates and a cornucopia of hanging and freestanding paper sculptures, including hearts and fruits,…

A day of Drawing with Line & Wire “I sometimes think that there is nothing so delightful as drawing”, Van Gogh.  If you agree with Van Gogh and an experienced artist, or count yourself as an absolute beginner, it’s a worthwhile practice to spend time exploring your drawing skills. Starting with the principle that everyone…

  Explore Blind Embossing – printing without ink   Blind embossing is an interesting creative technique. It uses the skills and materials associated with lino cutting, but without all of the mess generated when inking up a plate. Once you have cut a design, the block is rolled through a press with lots of pressure…

      Lino Cutting and Printing for Beginners & Rusty Printmakers     Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires the minimum of specialist equipment. Many of us may remember creating our first lino cut during our Art lessons at secondary school.…