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Taking our inspiration from everyday objects, (cups, bowls etc) collections  of natural forms (shells, feathers, leaves) or other types of personal memorabilia as a starting point for developing themes we will create our own layered, collage and stitch ‘Still Life’ or ‘Landscape/Nature Study’

Acrylic techniques Learn how to handle acrylics. Useful colour hints. Painting from a subject. Impasto techniques. This workshop could be a follow on for you from the 'Drawing techniques' day.

Watercolour techniques. Learn how to put a basic wash down, including gradiations. Colour pallettes explained. Techniques of wet into wet painting How to create a convincing sky. How to master trees. An all round guide to the properties of this beautiful medium.

Monotype printing with Plants

The traditional art of Etching, the grandfather of all printmaking methods. Create your own unique etching by artist/printmaker Evelyn Polk.

Make 3 stacking rings in sterling silver. Suitable for complete beginners or people with some experience.