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Portrait Drawing Workshop: Exploring the Human Face

5.0(4)

By Bee Creative Studio

Ready to dive into portrait drawing but prefer a self-guided approach to your learning? Then join our untutored portrait workshop, where the canvas is yours to conquer! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this open studio environment offers you the freedom to experiment, create, and refine your skills at your own pace. In this portrait workshop: Exploring the Human Face, drawing and painting isn't just about creating art; it's a journey into self-awareness and relaxation through the power of creativity, allowing you to engage in a process of mindfulness, self-discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary – our workshops are open to all levels, from first timers and beginners to those with more experience.

Portrait Drawing Workshop: Exploring the Human Face
Delivered In-Person in Manchester
£19.99

Six Day Residential Mosaic Workshop in Greece

By Helen Miles Mosaics

The course is pefect for beginners and more advanced mosaic makers. A perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of mosaics. Learn how to make classic and contemporary mosaics on this six-day residential mosaic workshop in Greece using local stone and marble. The Lagou Raxi Hotel in the mountains of Pelion provides a wonderful backdrop for this relaxing, informative holiday in an unspoilt area of Greece. June 25 – July 2, 2022 Saturday Arrival of participants. Experienced students will meet in the studio to prepare their materials and substrates and to finalise their designs. Meet & Greet for the whole group. Short Introduction to the history of Ancient Greek and Roman mosaics and an overview of contemporary mosaics. Welcome Dinner at the hotel. Sunday Getting started. Discussion of the commonly used approaches to mosaic making with an overview of mosaic tools, materials and techniques. A look at the ‘classic’ mosaic rules and the fundamental skills needed to make a direct method mosaic including how to cut and lay the tesserae and design principles. Students work on a practice coaster. All students finalise their main design and prepare their substrates. Students start work on a 30cm by 30cm mosaic on Jackoboard which is suitable for indoor or outdoor hanging. Afternoon: visit to one of Pelion’s remote and beautiful beaches and Byzantine mosaic relics. Monday Students continue with their own pieces with Helen’s support and direction. Tuesday Students continue with their own pieces with Helen’s support and direction. Afternoon: As before and a PowerPoint presentation on the art of Andamento – the visual flow of the mosaic. Wednesday Students work at different paces so those who are ready may already have started on their second or even third piece. The other techniques covered during the week are mosaics on mesh and using found materials such as pebbles and shells with tile adhesive. Afternoon: As before and a PowerPoint presentation on Contemporary Mosaics. Thursday Students continue with their own pieces. Those who are ready will seal and grout their main mosaics. Demonstration of how to grout. Demonstration of how to apply a mesh mosaic to a fixed surface using tile adhesive. Afternoon: Excursion to visit some Pelion monasteries or other sites of interest. Friday All students finish their main piece and/or their extra mosaics and prepare for an informal exhibition of the week’s work in the studio. Exhibition, group photo and farewell dinner. Saturday Departure of participants, or a rest over the weekend*. * There is a possibility to continue using the studio, tools and materials unsupervised over the weekend for a small extra charge. Please ask if you would like to stay for extra nights and/or make sure of the studio space WHAT’S INCLUDED? Six days of tuition (four six-hour days and two half days of four hours) and transport for related excursions Coffee and tea throughout the day Accommodation Materials* Excursions Time for rest and relaxation on the beach, by the pool or in the village square A full cooked breakfast, five three-course dinners and two lunches (half-board) Flights are NOT included, however there are direct flights to Volos Airport: from London Gatwick on Wednesdays and Saturdays and from Brussels, Amsterdam, Munich, Duesseldorf and Vienna on some other days. (see www.volosairport.gr/en) Alternatively there are regular flights to Athens, Skiathos or Thessaloniki. Lagou Raxi can advise on the easiest/most economical transfers from your chosen airport and will help participants to share taxis if convenient. PRICES PER PERSON INCLUDING TUITION + ACCOMMODATION (HALF-BOARD) MATERIALS* AND EXCURSIONS The 20 spacious and comfortable bedrooms are all named after local beaches. Free WiFi throughout. Single room: E815 Twin double occupancy: E700 Triple double occupancy: E765 If you would like to bring family member(s) or friend(s), NOT participating in the courses, please contact us for the prices of different combinations including double rooms and suites. *There is a E50 supplement per person for materials.  

Six Day Residential Mosaic Workshop in Greece
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£734 to £797

Learn to Sew

5.0(1)

By Stitching Kitchen

A course to get you started on your sewing hobby and to build confidence. Perfect for complete beginners and to build confidence if you are getting restarted.

Learn to Sew
Delivered In-Person in Brackley + more
£150

Crochet Retreat - One to One - 5 Days & 5 Nights

4.3(7)

By Rachel Ellen

Calling all artists! We're proud to announce that we're opening up a brand-new artist retreat, and we want YOU to be there. Our Artist Retreat is a week-long retreat that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the art of your choice, from beginner to advanced. We'll give you expert tuition in the arts and crafts of your choice, so you can spend your week focused on learning and exploring your creativity. At Gifted Crafts, we believe that everyone is an artist. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we promise you'll find something new to learn at our retreat. You'll be immersed in an unforgettable week of activities and hands-on learning in the arts and crafts of your choice—from pewter casting to bookbinding, from enamelling to printing, from drawing to felting, from painting to yarn craft. We've even got some surprises up our sleeves for artists who love photography and sketching. And don't forget about foiling, engraving, batik…We think you get the idea.

Crochet Retreat - One to One - 5 Days & 5 Nights
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£1,298

Artist Retreat - One to One - 5 Days & 5 Nights

4.3(7)

By Rachel Ellen

Calling all artists! We're proud to announce that we're opening up a brand-new artist retreat, and we want YOU to be there. Our Artist Retreat is a week-long retreat that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the art of your choice, from beginner to advanced. We'll give you expert tuition in the arts and crafts of your choice, so you can spend your week focused on learning and exploring your creativity. At Gifted Crafts, we believe that everyone is an artist. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we promise you'll find something new to learn at our retreat. You'll be immersed in an unforgettable week of activities and hands-on learning in the arts and crafts of your choice—from pewter casting to bookbinding, from enamelling to printing, from drawing to felting, from painting to yarn craft. We've even got some surprises up our sleeves for artists who love photography and sketching. And don't forget about foiling, engraving, batik…We think you get the idea.

Artist Retreat - One to One - 5 Days & 5 Nights
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£1,298

10-Week Solo Jazz Course with Anna

5.0(17)

By SwingdanceUK

Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Workshops with special guest international teacher Mariel Gastiarena (ARG)

10-Week Solo Jazz Course with Anna
Delivered In-Person in London
£80 to £100

1 to 1 Vocal coaching

By Gadd Music Vocal Studio

Gadd Music Vocal Studio Your Rock \ Pop singing teacher

1 to 1 Vocal coaching
Delivered in London or OnlineFlexible Dates
£50 to £180

Risograph workshop

By Good Studio

Risograph printing intro workshop. Learn to print with GOOD STUDIO Brixton!

Risograph workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£40 to £50

Peony hand-tied bouquet workshop @West 16th 22.5.24

By Wildside London

Its peony season, Chelsea Flower show is underway and London is in bloom! What better way to celebrate the season by creating a beautiful bouquet of gorgeous peonies. Come join me in the studio at West 16th SE21 where we will learn the art of building a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of the best seasonal flowers. Mix a gorgeous selection of flowers, fillers and foliage using the 'spiralling' technique used by the pros. We will be chatting through peony varieties, how to get the most out of them and sharing lots of flower hacks, tips and tricks along the way. We finish by tying, wrapping and presenting and you'll leave with your floral creation to enjoy at home and the ability to do it all again. The workshop will be held in the studio of West 16th, SE21 who will supply drinks and snacks included within the workshop price.

Peony hand-tied bouquet workshop @West 16th 22.5.24
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£65

Peony hand-tied bouquet workshop @West 16th 15th May ‘25

By Wildside London

Its peony season and London is in bloom! What better way to celebrate by creating a beautiful bouquet of gorgeous peonies? Our clients all time favourite flowers and one we look forward to coming into season each year. Come join me in the studio at West 16th SE21 where we will learn the art of building a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of the best seasonal flowers. Mix a gorgeous selection of flowers, fillers and foliage using the 'spiralling' technique used by the pros. We will be chatting through peony varieties, how to get the most out of them and sharing lots of flower hacks, tips and tricks along the way. We finish by learning presentation techniques and you'll leave with your floral creation to enjoy at home. The workshop will be held in the studio of West 16th, SE21 who will supply drinks and snacks included within the workshop price.

Peony hand-tied bouquet workshop @West 16th 15th May ‘25
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£65
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