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Wonderful Ways with Watercolour for Botanical Subjects (6 x 3 hour afternoon sessions) CANCELLED
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This is a series of six 3 hour afternoon sessions. Dates: 11, 18, 25 Mar, 22, 29 Apr + 6 May Join artist Karen Innes to explore the wonderful world of painting plants...
£160
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0 spaces available
Drawing with Wire - CANCELLED
Fri, 12 Mar 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and join Helaina and make your very own art wirework. Taking inspiration from your own images/objects you will learn techniques for working with wire to create three-dimensional, wall mounted, drawings. You will...
£85
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0 spaces available
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Mixed Media - Big, Bold Experiments in Black & White - CANCELLED
Sat, 13 Mar 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NEW EXTRA DATE ADDED FOR THIS - SEE 29 APRIL Big, bold experiments in B&W...this is experimental and abstract Mixed Media in Monochrome with artist Jane Burnley. Have you ever fancied painting big,...
£85
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Lakes + Waterfalls in Watercolour - CANCELLED
Wed, 17 Mar 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Ian Scott Massie to explore a range of watercolour techniques to capture water - a perennial theme among artists, which presents a constant challenge to their abilities. This course covers- - techniques...
£85
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Introduction to Painting in Acrylics - CANCELLED
Sat, 20 Mar 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Acrylic paint has transformed painting since its introduction fifty years ago. Discover the versatility of this easy to use, vibrant medium. At this workshop you will learn what acrylic paints are and how...
£85
Register InterestNovice
0 spaces available
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Paint a Beach Scene in Watercolour - CANCELLED
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Find out how much enjoyment there is to be had from painting in watercolour with artist Alison Drake. Watercolour is the favoured medium of many leisure painters and this workshop will take you...
£70 £85
Novice
1 spaces available
NEW
Essential Drawing Techniques for Artists - MOVED FROM 2020
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A day to focus on drawing, particularly on techniques and approaches to drawing which will help you understand tone, proportion and composition. These skills will lead to better planning for painting and printmaking....
£85
Register InterestNovice
0 spaces available
NEW
Mixed Media - Big, Bold Experiments in Black & White - MOVED FROM 2020
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Big, bold experiements in B&W...this is experimental and abstract Mixed Media in Monochrome with artist Jane Burnley. Have you ever fancied painting big, trying out lots of different media and techniques? Would you...
£85
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0 spaces available
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Soft Pastels - Texture & Softness in Wildlife + Animal Painting - MOVED FROM 2020
Sun, 2 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sue Orrey-Godden is a local artist whose work is known for capturing wildlife and animals. Join her for this workshop, aimed at all levels to learn some of her techniques. You will learn...
£85
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0 spaces available
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Mixed Media Made Easy - MOVED FROM 2020
Fri, 7 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spend the day learning about mixed media from artist Josie Beszant. During the workshop you will learn: - what paints and adhesives work together - and which ones don’t - how to combine...
£85
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0 spaces available
Using Resist Techniques in Watercolour - MOVED FROM 2020
Wed, 12 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Resists are an essential feature in the work of many artists including Henry Moore, John Blockley and John Piper. Artist Ian Scott Massie who uses these techniques extensively in his own work, will...
£70 £85
All Levels
5 spaces available
Botanical Drawing - Delights of May - MOVED FROM 2020
Thu, 13 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Experienced tutor and botanical artist, Sue Vize, will help you achieve more out of a coloured pencil than you thought possible! She will show you how to achieve depth of tone and colour...
£85
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-2 spaces available
Essential Watercolour - MOVED FROM 2020
Thu, 20 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A comprehensive grounding in the principles of using watercolour. Suitable for beginners or for any artist who wishes to go back to basics and be inspired. - Find out about the principles of...
£85
Register InterestNovice
0 spaces available
Cold Wax + Oil Painting - MOVED FROM 2020
Sat, 22 May 2021 - Sun, 23 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this experimental course you will be guided step by step through the method of building up paintings in layers with cold wax. Cold wax is used at room temperature, without heat, and...
£170
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1 spaces available
Mixed Media - Natural Forms in Large Scale - MOVED FROM 2020
Sat, 29 May 2021 - Sun, 30 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Anna for this extended 2 day workshop on the 30/31 May where you will have the time to explore the forms and colours found in nature, using an experimental range of mixed...
£170
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0 spaces available
No-Fuss Furniture Painting Using Annie Sloan Paint - MOVED FROM 2020
Sun, 30 May 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Be inspired by Melanie's fresh, friendly and practical approach to furniture painting . Develop your own personal style as you gain confidence in choosing the colours to match the finish. Express your own individual...
£85
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0 spaces available
An Introduction to Techniques for Line + Wash - Moved from 2020
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Try your hand at "line and wash" - the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour - with artist John Harrison. You will start...
£85
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0 spaces available
A Contemporary Approach to Watercolour - Moved from 2020
Fri, 10 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Watercolour frequently suffers from an undeserved reputation as a pale, washed out medium. Contemporary watercolour artists, however, are exploring vibrant new ways of creating results rich in colour and texture, and this course...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
1 spaces available
Art for Absolute Beginners - Moved from 2020
Sun, 12 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever wondered where to begin? Here's your chance to have a go at art for starters. Get some gentle and fun guidance and try out materials such as watercolours, pastels, acrylics...
£85
Register InterestNovice
0 spaces available
Ruined Castles & Abbeys in Watercolour - Moved from 2020
Thu, 16 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Ian Scott Massie to explore the portrayal of romantic ruins in the landscape using watercolour. From Jervaulx Abbey, and Middleham Castle to the follies of Hackfall woods, inspiration is all around us...
£85
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0 spaces available
Acrylic Painting - An Approach to Abstracting a Landscape - Moved from 2020
Sun, 19 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you like painting and pattern and would like to paint an abstract landscape but you're not quite sure how, this is the perfect workshop for you. Join artist Jane Burnley who will...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
3 spaces available
Developing Line + Wash Techniques - Light + Shade - Moved from 2020
Wed, 22 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join artist John Harrison for this workshop, intended to build on skills learned in his introductory Line + Wash skills workshops. Attendance on one of John's previous workshops is helpful but not essential...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
1 spaces available
Screen Printing - Working in Multiple Layers - Moved from 2020
Thu, 23 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This workshop is designed for those who have already attended a basic introductory workshop or who already have some experience of one colour screen printing. This workshop takes the process further, creating single...
£85
Info & BookIntermediate
1 spaces available
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Highland Cattle in Watercolour - Step by Step - Moved from 2020
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Find out how much enjoyment there is to be had from painting in watercolour with artist Alison Drake. Watercolour is the favoured medium of many leisure painters and this workshop will take you...
£85
Info & BookNovice
2 spaces available
NEW
The Art of Speed Painting in Watercolour - Moved from 2020
Fri, 15 Oct 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A watercolour painting can be easily refined and manipulated during the "magic window" of time while the paint is wet. This workshop with Masham artist Ian Scott Massie shows you how to make...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
1 spaces available
A Cartoon Approach to Drawing - Moved from 2020
Fri, 22 Oct 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you’ve always wished you could draw - or need a different approach to get out of the artistic doldrums - join cartoonist Colin Shelbourn for 'A Cartoon Approach to Drawing'. Using a...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
1 spaces available
Wonderful Ways with Watercolour for Botanical Subjects (3 day series) - Moved from 2020
Thu, 4 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This is a series of 3 full days. Dates are: 4th, 11th, 18th November 2021 Join artist Karen Innes to explore the wonderful world of painting plants and flowers over three consecutive Thursdays....
£235
Info & BookAll Levels
2 spaces available
Drawing with Wire - Moved from 2020
Sun, 7 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and join Helaina and make your very own art wirework. Taking inspiration from your own images/objects you will learn techniques for working with wire to create three-dimensional, wall mounted, drawings. You will...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
5 spaces available
Contemporary Collage + Transfer Techniques - Moved from 2020
Fri, 12 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spend a day with artist Josie Beszant, learning collage techniques and experimenting with image transfer. - piecing papers together in different ways and with different adhesive techniques - playing with visual perception in...
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
4 spaces available
Watercolour Christmas Cards - Moved from 2020
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join artist Ian Scott Massie for a relaxed day of painting and designing your Christmas cards. Take home a collection of cards and ideas and inspiration to continue your designs at home. Treat yourself to a day out and make cards that will really stand out on the shelf!
£85
Info & BookAll Levels
4 spaces available
Winter Trees in Watercolour - Moved from 2020
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Masham artist Ian Scott Massie for a day learning some exciting techniques to portray the essential features of the winter landscape: snowfall, bare branches, cold winter skies. Bring your paints and prepare...
£85
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0 spaces available