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Join artist Claire Armitage for a relaxed, hands-on botanical drawing workshop, exploring drawing and painting from direct observation. We’ll begin with pencil sketches, looking closely at the structure, form and detail of plants. You’re welcome to bring your own plants to draw, and Claire will also provide a selection. We’ll then develop our sketches into…

Join artist and printmaker Claire Armitage for a relaxed, hands-on lino print workshop, designed for both complete beginners and those looking to develop their skills. You’ll learn how to develop an initial image, such as a drawing or photograph, into a print, working through mark making, composition, lino cutting techniques and printing processes. Through practical…

Our friendly monthly get-together for everyone working on a book — bring what you have and we will move it forward. What You’ll Learn Share work in progress Friendly feedback Next steps for your book What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Friday 31 July 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All…

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…

A special morning painting session inside the Eden Project, carrying on from Art in Nature — paint somewhere extraordinary. (Does not include Eden day pass.) What You’ll Learn Painting on location Responding to an extraordinary setting Loose, confident sketching What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (3…

Loose lines, quick washes and the art of the travel page — start a journal you will actually keep. What You’ll Learn Loose ink-line techniques Quick washes over ink Sketchbook composition Capturing place quickly What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All…

Ever meant to write and illustrate your own children’s book? This is the day you actually do it — a full, unhurried day for adults to take a picture-book idea from a blank page towards a real, finished little book: story, characters and all. No experience needed; every character starts with a single line. We…