Paint urban scenes the impressionist way — bold marks, confident colour, no overthinking. We paint café fronts, streets, light on buildings. The approach is impressionist: big blocks of colour, expressive marks, optical mixing. Less fiddling, more painting.
What You’ll Learn
How to see and mix colour like an impressionist
Optical colour mixing techniques
Bold confident brushwork — large blocks first
How to suggest architecture without overworking it
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…
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 26 June 2026 Time: 11:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: All…
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:…
Stitch Up Club here at Cornish Craft Barn. It’s a relaxed, weekly get-together for anyone who loves—or wants to love—all things stitching and textile arts. What we all love about it: There’s no pressure: you bring your project (or ideas) and work at your own pace The vibe is warm, informal, and friendly — perfect for chatting,…
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…
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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!
