64 Courses

Using collage as a starting point, drawing and painting sea shells in a variety of media and techniques, paper cut gouache acrylic pastel

Some fun with  mixed media, inks, watercolour ink. Used in a very unusual way.

A standalone 10-week quilling course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! All materials and equipment needed will be supplied and are yours to keep. This course is helpful for those for whom English is not their native tongue as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions.

Enjoying a slow, centered pace of making mosaics 'peace by piece'

A standalone 10-week quilling course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! All materials and equipment needed will be supplied and are yours to keep. This course is helpful for those for whom English is not their native tongue as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions.

Memory Book: Create The Life You Love. Over 3-weeks/sessions, this course will take you, through the construction of this attractive die cut memory book. You will produce a memory book as shown to embellish with your own memories and thoughts, or to give to someone for them to embellish themselves. If you have no previous paper crafting experience, this course will introduce you to some of the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in paper crafting and mixed media work. The course is suitable for experienced crafters too! You will be sent all the materials and equipment needed to complete the course.

Learn to make colourful monotype prints with local artist and printmaker Lou Davis at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's beautiful Georgian New Town City Centre.

In this live webinar workshop with Marilyn Allis, you will learn how to create a beautiful scene from a Dorset farm using watercolour and mixed-media techniques. In this class, you will focus on bringing farm animals to life when tackling the subject of dairy cows. Don't worry if you're a beginner, Marilyn will guide you through using a combination of mixed-media, including collage and watercolour, to achieve an impressive painting. You'll explore new techniques and approaches in a supportive environment, allowing you to experiment without feeling overwhelmed. - You'll discover how to incorporate subliminal references subtly into your artwork - Marilyn will provide tips and advice suitable for artists of all levels - Learn how to create loose impressionistic paintings without overthinking Throughout the class, you will work with paper for a subliminal underlying story or as a different type of canvas. Using metallic mediums and some ink. This hands-on experience may inspire you to see your subject matter in a new light and develop your skills further. Join Marilyn Allis in this transformative workshop, where you'll learn, create, and explore your artistic abilities in an engaging and encouraging setting.

Hand embroidery has been practiced for centuries and remains a hugely popular and fulfilling craft today.  As with most crafts, hand embroidery is wide and varied in technique, style and usage.  Traditional crewel embroidery, fine and delicate silk work, contemporary mixed media or modern folk art to name just a few.