Workshops

Zentangle offers a wonderful way to create stunning images using simple, repetitive patterns. This enjoyable and relaxing process not only fosters creativity but can also enhance focus. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, Zentangling is suitable for everyone at any stage of their artistic journey. It’s an excellent way to cultivate a sense of satisfaction and boost your overall well-being. The beauty of Zentangle art lies in its spontaneity. You’ll concentrate on each stroke without stressing over the final outcome. You may be pleasantly surprised by how your art turns out! All skill levels are welcome, and if you’re new to art workshops, rest assured that you’ll find a warm and welcoming environment here.

Watercolour is a fantastic medium for art because it's versatile, easy to learn, and offers a distinct look with its transparency and fluidity. 

​Watercolour allows for beautiful washes and blends, creating luminous effects by letting the paper's white shine through.

Its spontaneous nature can lead to unexpected, stunning results, especially with wet-on-wet techniques.

Since it's water-based, cleanup is quick and straightforward.

It's usually affordable, and a little goes a long way, making it budget-friendly.
The painting process can be meditative, helping improve focus and attention.

Overall, watercolour combines versatility, beauty, and practical benefits, making it a rewarding medium for artists at any level.

A colour wheel is a key component for artists and designers to develop their artwork. If you want to know which colours work well together and how colours can be created, a colour wheel is a great and effective tool. Our ‘Colour & Pattern’ colour wheel will show how primary (red, blue and yellow), secondary (orange, purple and green), and tertiary colours (rose, violet etc.) relate to each other. In this workshop we will start with colour basics, using watercolour paint as our ‘experiment mixer’ to create a beautiful, segmented, circle of colours. Once your wheel is dry and you’ve had a cuppa, you will personalise your artwork by adding additional patterns to ‘jazz-it-up’! Whether you want to figure out which colour to paint your living room or simply for a rainbow-flavoured celebration, this 2-hour class will have something for you.

Before we had photography, the only way to record someone's appearance was through painting, sculpture, or drawn portrait. Portraits have been used to show the many different qualities of the sitter. There are an underlying set of rules that can be followed when drawing an anatomically correct human face. These simple proportion principles can be learned relatively quickly and applied instantly in practice. Come and join me to look at those basic fundamental rules and start your own portrait drawing. 

Perspective drawing is used to represent a three-dimensional scene in a two-dimensional medium, like paper. In linear perspective objects appear smaller as they get further away from you. On this workshop you will learn the rules of drawing in perspective. It's easy when you know how!

Ink has a rich history as a medium for writing and drawing. In our upcoming sessions, we will dive into the exciting ways ink can be utilised to create stunning marks and captivating designs. These workshops will focus on the timeless charm of black and white, highlighting its striking contrast and expressive qualities. You’ll have the opportunity to work with pens and brushes, as well as some natural materials like twigs, shells, and leaves to craft unique marks. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by what you can accomplish; all skill levels are encouraged to join us and explore the world of ink! We invite you to this welcoming environment where you can unwind, find inspiration, and let your creativity flourish.

Come explore the exciting world of mixed media art, where different materials come together to create something truly unique! In our upcoming session, you’ll have the opportunity to work with both wet and dry media. This means you can combine vibrant watercolours and inks with fine liners, graphite, and crayons. For instance, imagine layering an ink drawing over a beautifully painted watercolour background—stunning, right?

We invite you to join us and feel free to bring along any personal artwork you'd like to work on. Just a friendly reminder, booking is essential to ensure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Crochet is a wonderful hobby for anyone. It's affordable, portable, and easy to learn.

You will find that crochet offers mental and physical health benefits, like stress reduction and mood enhancement, while also fostering connections and friendships. Getting started is simple; all you need are some hooks and yarn, both inexpensive and widely available. You can crochet anywhere, whether travelling or waiting for an appointment. The basic stitches are straightforward to master, with numerous free online resources for beginners. The repetitive motions of crocheting can soothe your mind, lowering stress and anxiety. Many find that their mood improves with each completed project, boosting self-esteem. Additionally, crocheting keeps your brain engaged, potentially warding off cognitive decline. The supportive crochet community makes it easy to connect with others, combating feelings of loneliness. Grab a hook and some yarn, and dive into this fulfilling craft!

Still-life drawing focuses on objects that don't move or are inanimate. These often consist of household objects such as vases, glasses, bowls, vegetables, flowers, or fruits. The aim is to learn how to create three-dimensional forms using shading methods and light. You can use almost anything for a still life drawing but something that will make your scene look interesting is lighting and shadows. Still life drawing can be realistic or abstract and you can use any medium you like. This workshop is suitable for all, from beginners to artists at any stage of their life.

Learn how to use the grid method. Grid drawing is a technique that will help improve your accuracy. It involves placing a grid over your reference photo and onto your paper or canvas. The grid provides you with reference points and allows you to break the reference down into more manageable segments. You can use the grid drawing method to meticulously copy the reference photo segment by segment or you can use the grid to merely help you with the initial drawing.