DRAW & PAINT FOR YOU

WITH MANDY THOMSON

During the three hours, we will learn about art materials, explore mark making, tone, shading, texture and form. Using charcoal on paper, we will work towards creating a finished drawing, which can be mounted, wrapped and taken home. We will also explore using ink and soft pastels. We will carry out a range of different techniques, approaches and exercises. We will draw from life using various objects, and learn how to really look at and translate an object. We will explore finding our own creative language and discover what we enjoy. Through demonstrations and guidance, I will provide feedback to help you achieve the most from the workshop. All starter materials are provided for you to take home and continue with your practice.  There is no need to bring anything with you, however, I would encourage you to bring along any objects or references you would particularly like to draw.

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 29th June 2025

10am - 1pm

£55

This three hour workshop at The Art Club at Dukes of West Barns on Sunday, 29 June, is a beginners drawing workshop designed for  people who don't think they can draw, or for those who are nervous about making a start. It is for anyone who would like to engage with creativity in a gentle, supportive and unintimidating way.

During the three hours, we will learn about art materials, explore mark making, tone, shading, texture and form. Using acrylic paints, we will work towards creating a finished seascape painting on canvas to take home. We will carry out a range of different techniques, approaches and exercises. We will explore finding our own creative language and discover what we enjoy. Through demonstrations and guidance, I will provide feedback to help you achieve the most from the workshop. All starter materials are provided for you to take home and continue with your practice.  There is no need to bring anything with you, however, I would encourage you to bring along any photo references of seascapes you would particularly like to paint.

Painting for Beginners

Saturday 13th September 2025

10am - 1pm

£60

This three hour workshop at The Art Club at Dukes of West Barns on Saturday, 13 September, is a beginners acrylic painting workshop designed for people who don't think they can paint, or for those who are nervous about making a start. It is for anyone who would like to engage with creativity in a gentle, supportive and unintimidating way.