Helen, Art Taster Day participant
Printmaking has been used throughout the centuries to create intricate and detailed images that can be reproduced many times. This workshop will focus on mono-printing and lino-cut techniques to create eye-catching images and patterns on paper, fabric and cards. Learn how use a small printing press and explore hand-printmaking techniques using a baren.
This one day workshop runs from 10.30am - 4pm and includes and two course lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Line and wash is a drawing and painting process in which defined lines are used in unison with washes of colour. You will be shown different ways to apply pen and Indian ink, learn how to stretch hot or cold pressed paper and discover the ancient craft of using a dip stick.
This one day workshop runs from 10.30am - 4pm and includes and two course lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Spend an afternoon crafting Nordic-style Christmas cards. There’ll be logs on the fire and a serving of mince pies, mulled wine and other treats to get you into the Christmas spirit.
This workshop runs from 2-5pm and includes all materials and refreshments.
Mandy, Line and Wash Workshop Participant 2023
“I love encouraging people in their creativity and I believe that everyone, given the space and encouragement, can produce a personal and integral piece of artwork they can be proud of.
The foundational technical skills applied to drawing and painting are vital and each class I teach focuses on developing these but I also believe in generating freedom rather than perfection.
My studios are surrounded by nature and create a calming and safe environment where people are inspired to ‘have a go’, drawing inspiration from the work of leading contemporary and historical artists. I love seeing my students discover new depths of creativity and the moment of surprise and pleasure when they start believing that they can do it”
Lizzie is an experienced teacher in Fine Art, Art & Design and Creative Textiles. As well as holding qualified teaching status and a BA Hons degree in Fine Art from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, she is a practising artist (you can view and purchase prints of her work here) and has exhibited work in galleries across the UK including Birmingham's own RBSA
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