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Painting animals dogs in acrylic and techniques in acrylic paint.

We offer Art Courses in Banbury at the Wroxton House Hotel. All abilities welcome as we tailor the classes to each person’s ability, making our Art Classes a highly enjoyable and inspiring experience, whilst having fun within a friendly atmosphere. *No previous experience is necessary just a willingness to have a go! *Step by step demonstrations *Variety of mediums to explore *Paint/sketch along with your tutor *An opportunity to make creative new friends

Private Stained glass classes for individuals, couples, families and groups where you get to design and make your own glass piece.

Maya face to face training customised and bespoke.

In this workshop, you will learn how to create a delightful painting capturing children fishing with nets in a river using magical mixed media techniques. Through the use of watercolours, metallic nets, and chameleon paint, you will be transported back to carefree days of childhood. Don't worry if you're new to painting or mixed media - this class caters to all skill levels, including beginners. You'll be guided through each step of the process, making it a fun and easy experience. Throughout the workshop, you'll have the chance to experiment with various materials and techniques, allowing your creativity to shine. The blend of watercolours and metallic elements will give your artwork a vibrant and dynamic finish. As you immerse yourself in painting and creating, you may find yourself reminiscing about simpler times and the joy of childhood activities. This class offers a transformative experience that will leave you with a beautiful piece of art and a sense of contentment. - Explore the use of watercolours and mixed media - Experiment with metallic nets and chameleon paint - Capture the essence of children having fun fishing in a river Join this workshop to discover new techniques, unleash your creativity, and create an artwork that will bring a smile to your face. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to experiment with different materials and techniques, allowing you to express your creativity in a unique way. The combination of watercolours and metallic elements will create a vibrant and dynamic finish to your artwork. As you immerse yourself in the process of painting and creating, you may find yourself feeling nostalgic for simpler times and the joy of childhood activities. This workshop offers a transformative experience that will leave you with a beautiful piece of art and a sense of contentment. – Explore the use of watercolours and mixed media – Experiment with metallic nets and chameleon paint – Capture the essence of children having fun fishing in a river Join this workshop to learn new techniques, unleash your creativity, and create a piece of art that will bring a smile to your face.

A day packed with enthusiast detailer training and advice. The perfect course for detailing enthusiasts who have a passion for keeping their cherished vehicles in peak cosmetic condition, and who want to further their knowledge of detailing. The perfect course for car care enthusiasts who have a passion for keeping their cherished vehicles in peak cosmetic condition, and who want to further their knowledge of detailing. The course will guide the attendee through best practice processes of safe pressure & hand washing, decontamination, inspection, paint protection, mild paint correction and discuss/apply the various protection options on offer. Course Details: • Assessment of vehicle exterior & interior inspection. • Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the vehicle body: Washing processes, Pre-wash & snow foam, multi bucket methods, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices. • Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of alloy wheels. • Paintwork inspection using lighting techniques, depth gauges, and visual cues. Identifying areas of concern and how to address them. • Practical overview of machine polisher ranges and their usage. • Practical overview of various polishing compounds and pad combinations. • Paintwork and alloy wheel sealant protection options and application technique. • Glass cleansing and protection practical overview. • Detailing tips and tricks to give you the best results. You will have hands-on experience starting from the very beginning and working your way through all steps of a full enhancement detail, it will then be up to you to build on the knowledge you have gained by practising on your own vehicle, with ongoing support. The course is run from our fully equipped studio in the heart of Gloucestershire, with easy access to the M4/M5, and under an hour and a half to the M25. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

Still life painting art class of artists studio equipment practising shadows and techniques in acrylic paint.

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Learn all the steps from start to finish, including cool tips and tricks to leaf application. Discover which types of leaf to use, optimal tools and materials, how to prepare your surface to permanently adhere the leaf, and excellent ways to seal and protect the leaf. This course goes even further with many ideas to combine leaf and acrylic paint. This includes many painting techniques to compliment the leaf, such as glazing, texture, faux tarnish effects and other contemporary paint applications. What you'll learn Apply gold or other metal leaf successfully. In addition, how to combine leaf with acrylic paint to create a finished painting. Requirements Some familiarity with acrylic paints and mediums would be helpful but not required. Creating a gold leaf surface Promo Video FREE 00:02:00 Welcome from Your Instructor FREE 00:02:00 Introduction to Gold Leaf 00:07:00 All About Supplies for Leafing 00:06:00 Step One - Preparing Your Surface for Leafing 00:08:00 Step Two - Applying Leaf Adhesive 00:06:00 Step Three - Applying Leaf and Burnishing 00:09:00 Step Four - Removing Excess Leaf 00:04:00 Step Five - Sealing the Leaf 00:07:00 Acrylic Painting on Gold Leaf Introduction to Acrylic Painting Ideas on Gold Leaf 00:05:00 Final Sealing Process to Protect the Leaf 00:01:00 Key Concepts About Painting on Leaf 00:03:00 Subtle Glazing Techniques 00:14:00 Intensely Colored Glazing Techniques 00:05:00 Translucent Glazing Techniques 00:07:00 Using Glass Bead Gel on Gold Leaf 00:06:00 Acrylic Paint Color on Leaf 00:03:00 Sanding Effects on Leaf 00:04:00 Pastes and Special Effects on Leaf 00:07:00 Gold Leaf - Acrylic Painting Projects 02:00:00

A practical and participatory two-day introductory course for anyone wanting to develop a deeper relationship to ink and ochre. We will walk in the beautiful Ashdown Forest; we will reverently forage minerals and materials which we will transform - through various alchemical processes - into pigment, paint and ink. These endeavours will be accompanied by exercises in contemplative pattern construction and plein-air sketching.