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.
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
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…
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…
Explore the face across watercolour and mixed media — expressive, layered and personal. What You’ll Learn Quick portrait drawing Layering watercolour and mixed media When to draw, when to paint Expressive vs accurate portraiture What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All…
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…
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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!