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.
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…
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…
2 Session Block (April) £36 (£18 per session) ~ Watercolour In The Style Of…. In response to popular demand and with Thursday morning sessions now over subscribed we have a new instance of the popular Creativity Unleashed Art Club. New monthly themes, always a variety of media from watercolour to acrylics to oils and everything…
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…
We take the paints outside — capturing light, landscape and the feel of a place in watercolour. What You’ll Learn Botanical observation Loose foliage techniques Capturing dappled light On-location sketching What’s Included All materials provided Refreshments Workshop Details Date: Monday 15 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (5 hours (10–3)) Skill Level: All Levels Price: £49.00 per…
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…
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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!
