80 Courses

Join a Biodiversity collage workshop to learn about the biodiversity crisis and how to tackle it.

Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) treatments Nationally Recognised Qualification No previous experience or qualifications needed Open College Network Accreditation Level 4 (as required for minimally invasive procedures) Covers standards set by HEE Employed (salon) or Self-Employed opportunities Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

An inspiring practical day learning textiles skills with textiles artist Nikki Parmenter.

SoulCollage® is about deepening our contact and connection with our life force energy and the world around us. This offering is for new and experienced SoulCollagers alike. We will explore imagery through our somatic felt sensing, make and let it really move through us into language and collage that connects our curious minds, open hearts, and instinctual knowing. We'll take inspiration from our connection with nature, with our own square miles of belonging, and from poets who connect us with the moment in exciting ways. No expertise or experience needed in anything apart from in being you. Overseas friends: Collact a stash of old magazines and greetings cards in advance! Free download of images available to you to print off before the session, plus details on what else you will need. Add on a collaging pack if you book from the UK before August to make sure it is with you in time. SoulCollage® is about deepening our contact and connection with our life force energy and the world around us. This offering is for new and experienced SoulCollagers alike. We will explore imagery through our somatic felt sensing, make and let it really move through us into language and collage that connects our curious minds, open hearts, and instinctual knowing. We'll take inspiration from our connection with nature, with our own square miles of belonging, and from poets who connect us with the moment in exciting ways. No expertise or experience needed in anything apart from in being you. Overseas friends: Collact a stash of old magazines and greetings cards in advance! Free download of images available to you to print off before the session, plus details on what else you will need. Add on a collaging pack if you book from the UK before August to make sure it is with you in time.

Using collage as a starting point, drawing and painting sea shells in a variety of media and techniques, paper cut gouache acrylic pastel

Masterful use of shape can take your work to new heights, add vitality and energy to your work with improvised free cut shapes is the goal of this workshop. Exercises will focus on sharpening your awareness of the role shape can play in your work. Ideas will be developed by using fused fabric studies. Fabric compositions will be developed using piecing and raw edge fused collage. Learn to use shape and colour confidently by fusing, appliqueing, piecing or stitching them to add movement and direction to your work. Working with a variety of shapes you will learn how to add a new graphic quality by stitching or overlapping colour to make an individual free-form composition.  You may choose to work by hand or machine or both.

Taking our inspiration from everyday objects, (cups, bowls etc) collections  of natural forms (shells, feathers, leaves) or other types of personal memorabilia as a starting point for developing themes we will create our own layered, collage and stitch ‘Still Life’ or ‘Landscape/Nature Study’

Journals and scrapbooks have always been a great way to record events, memories or just to develop ideas and interests. 

In this live webinar workshop with Marilyn Allis, you will learn how to create a beautiful scene from a Dorset farm using watercolour and mixed-media techniques. In this class, you will focus on bringing farm animals to life when tackling the subject of dairy cows. Don't worry if you're a beginner, Marilyn will guide you through using a combination of mixed-media, including collage and watercolour, to achieve an impressive painting. You'll explore new techniques and approaches in a supportive environment, allowing you to experiment without feeling overwhelmed. - You'll discover how to incorporate subliminal references subtly into your artwork - Marilyn will provide tips and advice suitable for artists of all levels - Learn how to create loose impressionistic paintings without overthinking Throughout the class, you will work with paper for a subliminal underlying story or as a different type of canvas. Using metallic mediums and some ink. This hands-on experience may inspire you to see your subject matter in a new light and develop your skills further. Join Marilyn Allis in this transformative workshop, where you'll learn, create, and explore your artistic abilities in an engaging and encouraging setting.

Take a one day or weekend Masterclass with Internationally renowned quilt artist Bethan Ash at Queen Street Gallery studio.