A hands-on afternoon exploring creative watercolour portraiture — loose, expressive, and full of character. You will paint two portraits using techniques drawn from the Illustrated Portrait in Watercolour approach, working with colour, mark-making, and confidence. No experience needed.
A friendly introduction to acrylic painting for absolute beginners — colour mixing, layering, and a finished piece on the day. What You’ll Learn Acrylic brush handling Layering and glazing Colour mixing without mud What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 3 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price:…
A practical watercolour problem-solving day — fixes to common problems and tips to prevent them. What You’ll Learn Troubleshooting common problems Control, timing and confidence Practical, repeatable techniques What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 10 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £33.00 per person Places: 10…
This one-day workshop will teach you all the processes involved in making this very popular dungaree pattern from cutting to stitching and fitting. I will also walk you through my own personal method for facing them, so that you retain the nice drape around the arm-holes but avoid the broken needles… Suitable for all skill…
A full, friendly day getting watercolour to behave — washes, water control, and the confidence to loosen up. All levels welcome. What You’ll Learn Brush handling and stroke confidence Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry Controlling light with washes Knowing when to stop What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 12 June 2026 Time: 11:00am…
More details to come but this will be an all day workshop to make a bag from pattern. Workshop Details Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 Time: 11:00am (Full day (7 hours)) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £50.00 per person Places: 8 maximum Tutor: Rachel Semonin
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Join us at the Cornish Craft Barn for hands-on creative workshops, from watercolour painting to textile crafts. All materials included!
