Winter Sale Workshop Schedule
11am - 12pm Introduction to Calligraphy with Lucy Empson

12.30 - 1.30pm Organza Roses with Sheila Richardson

2 - 3pm Straw Marquetry with Susan Burnett

3.30 - 4.30pm Tissue Paper Collage with Diana Connor
Please note that:
Maximum number of places on each workshop is 8.
Participants must be 14 years + (and then any under 18 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult workshop attendee.)
The times for the workshops are above.
Each workshop will be a maximum of 1 hour.
Materials and equipment are only provided for use during the workshop.
Please book directly with the artist - contact details below.
Introduction to Calligraphy with Lucy Empson
This workshop is an introduction to calligraphy and hand lettering. You will be guided through the process of forming letters with an edged pen and also pointed nib and gouache paint/ ink.
You will mainly use a fibre tip pen but also learn how to handle a dip pen & ink; the basic stokes and forming the letters of the alphabet. The workshop shows you the technique of hand-lettering, giving you an idea of the world of calligraphy.

There will be demonstrations and examples of calligraphy in different styles to look at. We will look at traditional calligraphy with an edged pen. Modern Calligraphy is a popular informal hand that is written with a pointed nib and using ‘pressure and release’ to make the writing have more character.

All materials during the workshop are provided including: pen holder, one pointed/copperplate nib, pencil, guidesheets, practice sheet paper, gouache paint & a small pot of ink.

What will I go home with?
You will go home with lots of completed practice sheets, the guidesheets, and a hand lettered small greetings card or gift tags

For more info and to book:
email: Lucy Empson at [email protected]
Organza Roses Workshop with Sheila Richardson
We will be using coloured organza to make flowers which are embellished with beads. The roses can be used to make a broach, decorate clothes, add to hair bands or used to decorate gifts.

​All materials will be provided but please bring a pair of small or medium sized sharp scissors.

As we will be sealing the edges of the organza with tea light flames you may find a pair of tweezers useful.

Maximum number of places on this workshop is 8.
Participants must be 14 years + (and then any under 18 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult workshop attendee.)

What will I go home with?
You will go home with your finished organza rose.

For info and to book:
email [email protected] 
Introduction to Straw Marquetry with Susan Burnett.
Susan aims to introduce participants to straw marquetry, a little known art form currently seeing resurgence in the contemporary decoration of high end products.

In this workshop flattened straw will be provided and participants will have time to cover a small surface area which can be used as a mat, book, keyring, hanging decoration or card.  Suitable for all ages and abilities.

What will I go home with?
You will go home with your straw decorated item.

For info and to book:
Email Susan at:  [email protected]    or ring:  07891 627041
Tissue paper collage with Diana Connor

This workshop is an introduction to collage using tissue paper. We will be working on a 6 x 6 inch wood panel with a range of different types of hand painted tissues to achieve a work of art from your memories of a beach.  You may use my image as reference.

All materials during the session will be supplied for a really fun time.

What will I go home with?
You will go home with your tissue paper collage on wood panel.

For info and to book:
Email: [email protected]