I am currently enjoying teaching and hosting workshops at my studio in Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
I can also take my workshops to other venues – do contact me for information
‘Journaling and Travel Sketchbooks’ with Clare Wassermann
Saturday 2nd February 2019
10.30am – 4pm £35
Come and spend a day of happy memories of your travels or bring your dreams to life in a journal which you can add to over the times.
Clare will show you easy ways to record and make notes to create a visual diary or sketchbook which you can add to on holiday, day trips or even just a walk.
She will demonstrate how she keeps her travel sketchbooks and show you how to do the same. They are a wonderful preserver of memories and often can lead to further paintings.
More details of what you will need and booking on Eventbrite here
“Sketchbook and Art making Club”
Sunday 10th February
11.30am-1.30pm £5 pay on arrival
An opportunity for you to come along and work on your own art in a sketchbook or paper / canvas / textile with friendly like minded souls. Great networking and community feel. £5 including tea / coffee / biscuits.
PLEASE let me know if you’re coming by email clare.wassermann@gmail.com
‘Experimental Felted Landscapes Day’ with Kanj Nicholas
11am – 4pm each day
23rd February 2019 £55
Experimental Landscapes- A Weekend of learning new techniques All materials included.
Two whole days of experimenting with wool & fibres! To book here and to see more details (small booking fee) go to Eventbrite here
To book direct through kanj please email: kanjana.nicholas@blueyonder.co.uk
Spring Bouquet – a needlefelting workshop with Kanj Nicholas
Saturday 16th February 11am – 4pm £35
This is a day workshop creating Spring Flowers of your choice; Hellebores, Pansies, Daffodils, Tulips or Snowdrops. A lovely workshop & a creative day for yourself. All materials are included in the price.
Refreshments will be provided. Lunch is available to purchase at the cafe onsite or bring a packed lunch.
Please book here via Eventbrite (small booking fee) or contact Kanj directly at kanjana.nicholas@blueyonder.co.uk
Oil Painting with Wayne Attwood VPRBSA
Thursday 7th March 10.30am – 3.30pm
A day to learn techniques in oil paint. £32 (or £37 if you are a beginner and need to borrow materials).
Wayne Attwood is the Vice President of the RBSA and is a respected oil teacher who is a master of technique – the day is like a clinic for help on work you are making and space for beginners to learn from scratch as well
Tickets and more information available here
‘Printmaking with a Mexican theme’ with Linda Nevill ARBSA
Sat 9th March 2019
10.30am-3.30pm £35
Take part in a fun printmaking day creating hand printed lino prints inspired by Mexican masks and patterns. All the fun of a fiesta!
You can use either traditional lino or Soft Cut vinyl which is softer to cut into. We are using water washable non-toxic inks but some colours may stain, so wear old clothes and/or bring an apron.
Course fee £33 (+ booking fee) All materials provided. Age 16+ No previous knowledge of printmaking required. Beginners welcome
Please bring any photos or sketches on a Mexican theme that you may have and there will also be some Mexican masks and patterns to inspire you.
Full details and booking
through Eventbrite.
“Sketchbook and Art making Club”
Sunday 17th March
11.30am-1.30pm £5 pay on arrival
An opportunity for you to come along and work on your own art in a sketchbook or paper / canvas / textile with friendly like minded souls. Great networking and community feel. £5 including tea / coffee / biscuits.
PLEASE let me know if you’re coming by email clare.wassermann@gmail.com
‘Nuno Felted Scarves’ with Kanj Nicholas
Saturday 23rd March
11am – 4pm £65
You will have the opportunity to learn in more depth the art of Nuno Felting & create a silk scarf. All material will be provided including the silk scarf which you will use to turn into a scarf which will be a wearable work of art!
A lovely day of self nourishment in creative company.
To book please contact kanjana.nicholas@blueyonder.co.uk or go direct to Eventbrite (small booking fee).
‘Prints and Poems on a Japanese Theme’ with Linda Nevill ARBSA (printmaker) and Emma Purshouse (poet)
Saturday 6th April 10.30am – 3.30pm £37
You are invited to take part in a fun day creating prints and writing tiny poems (Haikus) inspired by a Japanese theme.
Well-known award-winning writer and poet, Emma Purshouse (http://www.emmapurshouse.co.uk/), will show you how easy it is to write 3-line haiku poems and you can write one or two yourself, if you wish!
Linda will guide you to make relief prints. Full details and booking through Eventbrite.
Make some prints and write a tiny poem (Haiku) with a Japanese theme!
Linda Nevill, Fine Art printmaker/painter (recently elected as an Associate Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists – www.lindanevill.com) ) will help you to create relief prints based on a Japanese theme.
A choice of materials will be available including traditional lino, soft cut vinyl, polystyrene sheets and also tissue paper. We are using water washable non-toxic inks but some colours may stain, so wear old clothes and/or bring an apron.
£35 all materials provided. Age 16+ No previous knowledge of printmaking or haiku writing required. Beginners welcome.
Please bring any sketches or photos you may have on a Japanese theme and there will also be some reference materials available to inspire you.
“Sketchbook and Art making Club”
Sunday 7th April
11.30am-1.30pm £5 pay on arrival
An opportunity for you to come along and work on your own art in a sketchbook or paper / canvas / textile with friendly like minded souls. Great networking and community feel. £5 including tea / coffee / biscuits.
PLEASE let me know if you’re coming by email clare.wassermann@gmail.com
Oil Painting with Wayne Attwood VPRBSAThursday 30th April 10.30am – 3.30pm
A day to learn techniques in oil paint. £32 (or £37 if you are a beginner and need to borrow materials).
Wayne Attwood is the Vice President of the RBSA and is a respected oil teacher who is a master of technique – the day is like a clinic for help on work you are making and space for beginners to learn from scratch as well
Tickets and more information available here (small booking fee)
Abstracted Landscapes – with Janette Summerfield RBSA SWA
Saturday May 11th 10.30am – 4pm £35
Ever wanted to unleash your inner Bridget Rileyor Pablo Picasso?
This fun, one day course will give you ideas forcreating an abstract painting. With the emphasis on developing your own style,we’ll be looking at how simplifying forms, exploring scale and perspective, andusing colour, texture and mark making will unlock your imagination to producedynamic paintings.
Workshop numbers are restricted to a maximum of 10 which means you’ll receive plenty of individual tuition. More info on what you need to bring here
Booking via Janette at mail@jls-artist.uk
Concertina Book Making Workshop – Stop and Sketch
Wednesday May 22nd
with Clare Wassermann at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in Shropshire
Details to follow
Concertina Book Making Workshop – Stop and Sketch
Wednesday June 6th
with Clare Wassermann at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in Shropshire
Details to follow
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