Thursday morning Mixed Media sessions starting 10th April - 8th May

Week 1: Expressive Landscapes with Acrylic & Ink

Inspiration: David Hockney’s vibrant landscapes

Activity: Take sketches and photos outside, then return to the studio to create bold, colourful mixed media paintings using acrylic and ink.

Focus: Composition, colour layering, and expressive mark-making.

Week 2: Abstracted Landscapes with Collage & Texture

Inspiration: Barbara Rae’s textured and layered landscapes

Activity: Collect textures and colours from nature, then use collage and mixed media techniques to build an abstracted landscape.

Focus: Layering techniques, paper textures, and mixed media effects.

Week 3: Monoprinting & Experimental Mark-Making

Inspiration: Emma Stibbon’s atmospheric landscape prints

Activity: Use outdoor sketches to develop landscape-based monoprints, incorporating experimental mark-making techniques.

Focus: Printmaking techniques, contrast, and expressive line work.

Week 4: Mixed Media Landscapes with Pastel & Ink Washes

Inspiration: Kurt Jackson’s combination of drawing and washes

Activity: Experiment with soft pastels, charcoal, and ink washes to create expressive landscapes with movement.

Focus: Layering, texture, and expressive linework.

Week 5: Personal Project & Mixed Media Exploration

Inspiration: Contemporary landscape artists (students choose their inspiration)

Activity: Develop a final piece using any of the techniques explored over the course.

Focus: Combining media, personal expression, and creative development.

Contemporary Textiles Workshop Series

Location: Elaine Foster-Gandey Art, 15 Queen St

Time: Thursdays, 10 AM – 12 PM

Cost: £25 per session (all materials included)

A five-week series exploring contemporary textile art, inspired by leading textile artists. Experiment with fabric manipulation, stitching, printmaking, and mixed media techniques to create expressive textile artworks.

Week 1: Textured Textile Collage

Inspiration: Cas Holmes’ layered and stitched textiles

Activity: Use fabric scraps, paper, and stitch to create textured collages inspired by landscapes and nature.

Focus: Layering, hand stitching, and composition.

Week 2: Hand-Stitched Landscape Embroidery

Inspiration: Richard McVetis’ intricate stitchwork

Activity: Create small textile landscapes using hand embroidery techniques.

Focus: Slow stitching, texture, and pattern.

Week 3: Print & Stitch on Fabric

Inspiration: Alice Kettle’s storytelling textiles

Activity: Experiment with printing and stamping on fabric, then add stitch and embellishment for texture.

Focus: Combining print and embroidery techniques.

Week 4: Experimental Fabric Manipulation

Inspiration: Claire Benn’s abstract textile surfaces

Activity: Use heat manipulation, fraying, and layering techniques to create tactile textile surfaces.

Focus: Fabric textures, abstraction, and surface manipulation.

Week 5: Mixed Media Textile Art

Inspiration: Contemporary textile artists chosen by students

Activity: Develop a personal project combining techniques explored in previous weeks.

Focus: Personal expression and mixed media textiles.

These workshops are perfect for anyone looking to explore mixed media and textiles in a relaxed, creative environment. Book your place now!