• Painting & Drawing People in Watercolours and Graphite Pencils

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    Art With Bianca. Join us as we explore the art of capturing the human form, from the delicate details of a graphite sketch to the vibrant washes of watercolour. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, you'll learn essential techniques to bring your subjects to life, including understanding proportion, creating depth, and mastering light and shadow. Come discover the joy of creating a personal and powerful piece of art. 10am – 2:00pm (15 min break) Refreshments provided, no lunch break but learners welcome to bring their own snacks for a 15 min tea break Resources Required: For all sessions […]

    £20
  • Watercolour Paints, Glazing & Layering

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    Join our weekly Summer School where you'll unlock the secrets of Line and Form, Portraiture, Colour theory and mixing colours, Oil Pastels, Watercolour paints, Negative Space, Chalk Pastels and much more………. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential!Mondays- except bank holidays: 6.00pm – 8.00pm* *April 13th to July 27th 2026– Braintree Summer school Sessions with Bianca Garcia. hellopurplehippo@gmail.com For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and at least one palette knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful. *Please […]

    £9
  • Negative Space & Using Blacks

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    Join our weekly Summer School where you'll unlock the secrets of Line and Form, Portraiture, Colour theory and mixing colours, Oil Pastels, Watercolour paints, Negative Space, Chalk Pastels and much more………. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential!Mondays- except bank holidays: 6.00pm – 8.00pm* *April 13th to July 27th 2026– Braintree Summer school Sessions with Bianca Garcia. hellopurplehippo@gmail.com For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and at least one palette knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful. *Please […]

    £9
  • Learn To Paint & Draw – Week 1 (4 Week Taster Course)

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    With Bianca Garcia 4 week taster course starting Friday, 5th June 2026 12pm – 2pm £36.00 for the full 4 week course payable in advance.   → Week 1:   Graphite and Charcoal (please bring your own mixed media pad, pencil and charcoal) Week 2:   Pastels Oil/Chalk Week 3:   Acrylic Paints Week 4:   Watercolour Paints   Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2 – 4 at a cost of £2.00 per week.   (Learner painting by J. Siebert.)For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and […]

    £36
  • Soft “Chalk” Pastels

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    Join our weekly Summer School where you'll unlock the secrets of Line and Form, Portraiture, Colour theory and mixing colours, Oil Pastels, Watercolour paints, Negative Space, Chalk Pastels and much more………. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential!Mondays- except bank holidays: 6.00pm – 8.00pm* *April 13th to July 27th 2026– Braintree Summer school Sessions with Bianca Garcia. hellopurplehippo@gmail.com For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and at least one palette knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful. *Please […]

    £9
  • Learn To Paint & Draw – Week 2 (4 Week Taster Course)

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    With Bianca Garcia 4 week taster course starting Friday, 5th June 2026 12pm – 2pm £36.00 for the full 4 week course payable in advance.   Week 1:   Graphite and Charcoal (please bring your own mixed media pad, pencil and charcoal) → Week 2:   Pastels Oil/Chalk Week 3:   Acrylic Paints Week 4:   Watercolour Paints   Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2 – 4 at a cost of £2.00 per week.   (Learner painting by J. Siebert.)For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and […]

    £36
  • Pen & Ink

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    Join our weekly Summer School where you'll unlock the secrets of Line and Form, Portraiture, Colour theory and mixing colours, Oil Pastels, Watercolour paints, Negative Space, Chalk Pastels and much more………. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential!Mondays- except bank holidays: 6.00pm – 8.00pm* *April 13th to July 27th 2026– Braintree Summer school Sessions with Bianca Garcia. hellopurplehippo@gmail.com For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and at least one palette knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful. *Please […]

    £9
  • Learn To Paint & Draw – Week 3 (4 Week Taster Course)

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    With Bianca Garcia 4 week taster course starting Friday, 5th June 2026 12pm – 2pm £36.00 for the full 4 week course payable in advance.   Week 1:   Graphite and Charcoal (please bring your own mixed media pad, pencil and charcoal) Week 2:   Pastels Oil/Chalk → Week 3:   Acrylic Paints Week 4:   Watercolour Paints   Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2 – 4 at a cost of £2.00 per week.   (Learner painting by J. Siebert.)For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and […]

    £36
  • Water-based Oil Paints

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    Join our weekly Summer School where you'll unlock the secrets of Line and Form, Portraiture, Colour theory and mixing colours, Oil Pastels, Watercolour paints, Negative Space, Chalk Pastels and much more………. All skill levels are welcome – come explore your artistic potential!Mondays- except bank holidays: 6.00pm – 8.00pm* *April 13th to July 27th 2026– Braintree Summer school Sessions with Bianca Garcia. hellopurplehippo@gmail.com For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and at least one palette knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful. *Please […]

    £9
  • Learn To Paint & Draw – Week 4 (4 Week Taster Course)

    Braintree Community Centre 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, United Kingdom
    Art

    With Bianca Garcia 4 week taster course starting Friday, 5th June 2026 12pm – 2pm £36.00 for the full 4 week course payable in advance.   Week 1:   Graphite and Charcoal (please bring your own mixed media pad, pencil and charcoal) Week 2:   Pastels Oil/Chalk Week 3:   Acrylic Paints → Week 4:   Watercolour Paints   Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2 – 4 at a cost of £2.00 per week.   (Learner painting by J. Siebert.)For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, your sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring water pots and […]

    £36

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Information for Students

Limited parking to the side and rear of the centre.  Wheelchair access is available at the front of the Centre.
 

Payment

Class fees are payable on the day at reception on arrival.  Workshop fees must be paid 2 weeks before, either in person or by phone unless otherwise stated.