Haunted Landscapes - Nocturn Painting in Gouache and Acrylics
2025-10-31 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Braintree Community Centre, 19-21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE, United Kingdom
Art With Bianca.
Immerse yourself in the art of Nocturne painting, creating richly pigmented night scenes in your chosen medium.
You’ll explore moonlit roads, winter meadows and twilight seascapes, all from the comfort of your classroom!
All levels of experience welcome, from absolute beginners to those wanting to polish their technique.
9:30am -1:30pm
Refreshments provided, no lunch break but learners welcome to bring their own snacks for a 15 min tea break
Resources Required:
For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.
(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.
It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.
Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.
A selection of sketching pencils
A firm eraser
Masking tape
Acrylic paints and a support suitable for acrylics such as a canvas pad or canvas board or a thick mixed media paper
Gouache paints and watercolour paper or mixed media paper
Brushes suitable for both
Palette
Black watercolour paper would be helpful but not a necessity.
Water pots
*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Sunsets in the Landscape in Thick & Thin Acrylics
2025-11-01 09:30 - 16:00
With David Pasfield.
Saturday 1st November 2025, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up)
£48 payable in advance

Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.
Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail.

Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch
Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list
Materials: No additional materials cost

Equipment & Materials

Acrylic paints – vibrant colours
Heavy duty Impasto Gel
MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)
Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)
Palette knife
Easel – (table or free-standing)
Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate, or ‘stay-wet’ palette
2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel
Sketches or photos for inspiration
Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!

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Lino Printing: Christmas Cards
2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:30
Art With Bianca.
Wrap yourself in the warmth of a cosy Christmas workshop and the satisfying art of Lino printing.
In this creative session, you’ll get to design, carve, and print your own unique seasonal card designs. Picture a day filled with the comforting scent of ink and the gentle rhythm of carving, all while creating something truly personal for your loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave with beautiful hand-printed cards and a feeling of festive accomplishment.
Arrive for 9:30am to start at 10am – 3:30pm (30 min lunch)
Refreshments will be provided but learners will need to provide own lunch.
Resources Required:
For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.
(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.
It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.
Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.
*Soft cut or traditional Lino sheets
*Printing ink
*Inking roller
*Lino cutting tools.
OR
Learners can purchase a starter set for Lino printing like this: https://amzn.eu/d/eDjXpnn which has everything you need to create two single block designs, this set comes with black ink. (other colour inks are available to purchase separately).
*Plain cards and envelopes like this: https://amzn.eu/d/1KJT32b (These cards are ivory in colour, you can buy any colour plain cards you like as long as your ink shows up against it).
Old clothing or an apron is advised
*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

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Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Watercolour Christmas Cards
2025-11-15 09:30 - 13:30
Art With Bianca.
Ready to add a personal touch to your holiday season? Join us for a cosy morning of creativity at our watercolour Christmas card workshop! Guided step-by-step through a range of simple watercolour techniques to bring your festive visions to life,
you’ll learn to create unique, hand-painted cards that are sure to delight your loved ones. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, so whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll leave with beautiful, handmade cards and a heart full of festive cheer.
9:30am – 1:30pm
Refreshments provided, no lunch break but learners welcome to bring their own snacks for a 15 min tea break
Resources Required:
For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.
(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.
It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.
Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.
* Watercolour paints,
* Suitable paper to make into a card or watercolour paper blank cards like this: https://amzn.eu/d/68792VU (These cards are 5” x 7” and white in colour, you can buy any size plain cards you like as long as they are no smaller than 4”x6″).
*Paint brushes suitable for watercolour painting,
* Paint palette,
* Water pots x 2
*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Autumn Morning Light in Thick & Thin Acrylics
2025-11-29 09:30 - 16:00
With David Pasfield.
Saturday 29th November 2025, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up)
£48 payable in advance

Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.
Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail.

Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch
Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list
Materials: No additional materials cost

Equipment & Materials

Acrylic paints – vibrant colours
Heavy duty Impasto Gel
MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)
Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)
Palette knife
Easel – (table or free-standing)
Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate, or ‘stay-wet’ palette
2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel
Sketches or photos for inspiration
Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Paint Your Pet Art Workshop
2026-02-20 10:00 - 15:30
Art With Bianca.
Celebrate your favorite furry, feathered, amphibious or scaled friend in our upcoming mixed-media art workshop.
Whether you prefer the delicate transparency of watercolors or the bold, vibrant layers of acrylics, this day is dedicated to capturing your pet’s unique personality on canvas.
​Designed specifically for adults, this session offers a relaxed, creative environment where you can focus on honing your skills while honoring your beloved companions. Workshop Details:
​Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
​Mediums: Watercolors and Acrylics
​Experience Level: All levels welcome!
​What to Bring;
​Your Art Kit: Please bring your own brushes, paints (watercolor or acrylic), and preferred painting surface (paper or canvas), a drawing board, and pots for water.
​Reference Photos: Bring one or more clear, high-quality photographs of your pet to work from.
​Lunch: We will take a dedicated break to refuel. Please bring a packed lunch, as food is not provided.
​What’s Included:
​Free Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and light snacks throughout the day.
​Expert Guidance: Hands-on support to help you master pet proportions, fur textures, and expressive eyes.
​Spaces are limited! Treat yourself to a day of creativity and leave with a beautiful portrait of your pet.

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Acrylic Painting: 'Brush Strokes in Time'
2026-02-21 10:00 - 15:30
Art With Bianca.
Inspired by the unique art of David Ambarzumjan, this workshop will teach you to create a “painting within a painting.” You’ll learn to use bold, expressive strokes and rich acrylics to peel back the layers of a scene, revealing a different time or place. Perfect for anyone looking to try a fresh and imaginative approach to painting. Forget conventional landscapes; we’ll learn how to layer time itself onto the canvas, transforming a single scene into a powerful narrative. This is your chance to create a piece that tells a story. Image courtesy of David Ambarzumjan. https://david-ambarzumjan.com/brushstrokes-in-time-main-collection
10am – 3:30pm (30 min lunch)
Refreshments will be provided but learners will need to provide own lunch.
Resources Required:
For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.
(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.
It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.
Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.
*Acrylic paints, thicker heavy body paint is ideal
* Acrylic GESSO
* A paint palette
* Canvas board, stretched canvas or canvas paper
* Small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylic painting
* 2x water pots
* Wide minimum 3” flat paint brush
*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

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Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Rough Seas - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
2026-02-28 09:30 - 16:00
With David Pasfield.
Saturday 28th February 2026, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up)
£48 payable in advance

Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.
Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail.

Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch
Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list
Materials: No additional materials cost

Equipment & Materials

Acrylic paints – vibrant colours
Heavy duty Impasto Gel
MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)
Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)
Palette knife
Easel – (table or free-standing)
Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate, or ‘stay-wet’ palette
2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel
Sketches or photos for inspiration
Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!

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Spring Landscapes - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
2026-03-28 09:30 - 16:00
With David Pasfield.
Saturday 28th March 2026, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up)
£48 payable in advance

Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.
Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail.

Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch
Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list
Materials: No additional materials cost

Equipment & Materials

Acrylic paints – vibrant colours
Heavy duty Impasto Gel
MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)
Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)
Palette knife
Easel – (table or free-standing)
Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate, or ‘stay-wet’ palette
2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel
Sketches or photos for inspiration
Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!

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Watercolour Spring Flowers
2026-04-10 10:00 - 14:00
Art With Bianca.
Get ready to welcome spring and explore the magic of watercolours.
Learn how to paint beautiful, delicate spring flowers in a loose style and in more precise botanical painting.
In this session, you’ll discover techniques for layering colour, creating soft gradients, and adding fine details to bring your floral creations to life. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have dabbled in painting before, you’ll leave with new skills.
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 bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.
(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.
It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.
Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.
* Watercolour paints,
* Suitable paper 200gsm minimum
*Paint brushes suitable for watercolour painting,
* Paint palette,
* Water pots x 2
*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

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Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Bluebell Glade - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:00
With David Pasfield.
Saturday 25th April 2026, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up)
£48 payable in advance

Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.
Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail.

Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch
Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list
Materials: No additional materials cost

Equipment & Materials

Acrylic paints – vibrant colours
Heavy duty Impasto Gel
MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)
Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)
Palette knife
Easel – (table or free-standing)
Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate, or ‘stay-wet’ palette
2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel
Sketches or photos for inspiration
Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!

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Painting & Drawing People in Watercolours and Graphite Pencils
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00
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 bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape.
(If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer.
It would be very helpful to have a drawing board.
Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon.
* Watercolour paints,
* Suitable paper 200gsm minimum
*Paint brushes suitable for watercolour painting,
* Paint palette,
* Water pots x 2
*Selection of graphite pencils
*Smudge stick or cotton buds
*Putty eraser
*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources are required, learners will need to provide those themselves, likewise this is not a nut or allergen-free environment, refreshments are ingested at learners’ own risk.

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Your Postal Address (optional)

Class or workshop are you registering for (required)

Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)

Additional comments (optional)

Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Watercolour Paints, Glazing & Layering
2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
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 note prospectus for time and date amendments

WEEK
SUBJECT
EQUIPMENT

Week 1 (April 13th)
Assessment-
Line and Form-lets see where you are in your art journey
Sketching graphite pencils, charcoal, pencil sharpener or craft knife, putty rubber, hard eraser, smudging sticks if you have them

Week 2: (April 20th)
Portraiture
As above

Week 3: (27th April)
Colour theory and mixing colours
Acrylic Paints, heavy body (or thin body and a mixing medium)
Palette knife, palette, suitable support, small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylic

Early spring bank holiday
4th May- no classes
Early bank holiday

Week 4: (11th May)
Oil Pastels- Back to Basics
Oil pastels, suitable support such as pastel paper or mixed media paper, cotton buds or smudge sticks

Week 5: (18th May)
Watercolour Paints, glazing and layering
– Food & Drink
Watercolour paints, acrylic paints suitable paper, watercolour brushes, acrylic brushes, palette, at least one palette knife

Spring bank holiday
25th May – No classes
Bank Holiday

Week 6: (1st June)
Negative space and using blacks

Watercolour paints etc as above-

Week 7 (8th June)
Soft ‘chalk’ pastels
Soft chalky pastels, suitable support such as pastel paper or mixed media paper, cotton buds or smudge sticks

Week 8 (15th June)
Please note: Later start and shortened session.
7pm start – 8:45pm finish
Pen and Ink

Artists drawing pens

Week 9: (22nd June)
Water based oil paints
Water based oil paints, a suitable support such as a canvas, canvas board, or canvas paper, or oil painting paper. Suitable brushes, pots for water.

Week 10: (29th June)
Liquid Inks and Brusho
Liquid Inks and Brusho- An Introduction to liquid watercolour inks, acrylic inks and Brusho powders

Note for week 10, all of these things combined can be quite expensive, so bring the medium you are most interested in, I’ll have a small selection of all three for you to experiment with. If you are not able to bring any of the three, please bring £2.00 for my resourcing.

Liquid acrylic ink, watercolour ink or Brusho.
A palette, thick watercolour or mixed media paper: minimum gsm 240. small selection of suitable paintbrushes, a teaspoon or very small scoop for the brusho

No session 6th July
No Session 6th July
No session 6th July

Week 11: (13th July)
Introduction to Alcohol pens and Coloured pencils- Mixed Media
Coloured artists pencils, pencil sharpener or craft knife.
Alcohol pens: this is a reasonably priced set
https://amzn.eu/d/8TGEaT7
paper support suitable for alcohol pens

Week 12: (20th July)
Gouache Paints
Gouache paints, watercolour paper or suitable support, masking tape, suitable brushes, palette knife. Palette

Week 13 (27th July)
FINAL WEEK– bring your favourite cake 😊
The Humble Ballpoint Pen
Ballpoint Pens, and white Ink
(bring your normal artists pens too)
White gel pen, or white ink and a dip pen etc. A couple of ballpoint pens aka Biro’s black for preference and if you can pick up a few other colours such as blue, red, green or anything you fancy that would be useful, suitable paper.

Refreshments and biscuits are provided at a cost of £1.00 every four weeks payable in class.
Please note, this may not be a nut free environment, lactose free milk, herbal teas, and decaf ‘options are available. if you require more specific dietary allowances please feel free to bring them along.
*Learners are welcome to dip in and out of sessions, however if you decide that these classes are not for you after enrolling, or if you do not attend three consecutive classes please let the community centre know so that your space is freed up for another prospective learner. No hard feelings, it’s fun to try new things!

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Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Negative Space & Using Blacks
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00

Learn To Paint & Draw - Week 1 (4 Week Taster Course)
2026-06-05 12:00 - 14:00
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 at least one palette knife or butter knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful.
Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2-4 at a cost of £2 per session per learner if you do not have the equipment required.

WEEK
SUBJECT
EQUIPMENT

Week 1 (June 5th)
Pencils and Charcoal
Assessment-
Line and Form-lets see where you are in your art journey
Sketching graphite pencils, charcoal, pencil sharpener or craft knife, putty rubber, hard eraser, paper smudging sticks (Also known as a blending stump)or tortillons if you have them, mixed media paper.

Week 2: (June 12th)
Pastels
Oil pastels or soft, chalky pastels, pastel pencils are great too, mixed media or pastel paper, tortillons or compressed paper smudge stick.

Week 3: (June 19th)
Acrylic Paints
Acrylic Paints, heavy body (or thin body and a mixing medium)
Palette knife or a butter knife, palette or a white plate, suitable support like a canvas or mixed media paper, or canvas pad, small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylics

Week 4: (June 26th)
Watercolour Paints
Watercolour paints either tubes or in a ‘tin’ (they’ll look like little hard bricks of colour), watercolour paper or mixed media paper, a palette knife or a butter knife, a palette or a white plate, a small selection of paintbrushes.

These sessions support differentiated learning, and will have three distinctive experience levels:
Beginner; Those that are new to art, inexperienced or haven’t created art for a long time.
Intermediate; Those who have experience but need guidance to start developing their techniques.
Advanced; Those that have been painting and drawing with confidence but want to explore other mediums and perfect their style.
Refreshments and biscuits are provided at a cost of £1.00 every four weeks payable in class.
Please note, this may not be a nut free environment, lactose free milk, herbal teas, and decaf ‘options are available. if you require more specific dietary allowances please feel free to bring them along.
*Learners are required to enrol for all four sessions, however if you decide that these classes are not for you after enrolling, please let the community centre know so that your space is freed up for another prospective learner.

Register your interest:

Your Name (required)

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Your Postal Address (optional)

Additional comments (optional)

Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Soft "Chalk" Pastels
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00

Learn To Paint & Draw - Week 2 (4 Week Taster Course)
2026-06-12 12:00 - 14:00
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 at least one palette knife or butter knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful.
Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2-4 at a cost of £2 per session per learner if you do not have the equipment required.

WEEK
SUBJECT
EQUIPMENT

Week 1 (June 5th)
Pencils and Charcoal
Assessment-
Line and Form-lets see where you are in your art journey
Sketching graphite pencils, charcoal, pencil sharpener or craft knife, putty rubber, hard eraser, paper smudging sticks (Also known as a blending stump)or tortillons if you have them, mixed media paper.

Week 2: (June 12th)
Pastels
Oil pastels or soft, chalky pastels, pastel pencils are great too, mixed media or pastel paper, tortillons or compressed paper smudge stick.

Week 3: (June 19th)
Acrylic Paints
Acrylic Paints, heavy body (or thin body and a mixing medium)
Palette knife or a butter knife, palette or a white plate, suitable support like a canvas or mixed media paper, or canvas pad, small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylics

Week 4: (June 26th)
Watercolour Paints
Watercolour paints either tubes or in a ‘tin’ (they’ll look like little hard bricks of colour), watercolour paper or mixed media paper, a palette knife or a butter knife, a palette or a white plate, a small selection of paintbrushes.

These sessions support differentiated learning, and will have three distinctive experience levels:
Beginner; Those that are new to art, inexperienced or haven’t created art for a long time.
Intermediate; Those who have experience but need guidance to start developing their techniques.
Advanced; Those that have been painting and drawing with confidence but want to explore other mediums and perfect their style.
Refreshments and biscuits are provided at a cost of £1.00 every four weeks payable in class.
Please note, this may not be a nut free environment, lactose free milk, herbal teas, and decaf ‘options are available. if you require more specific dietary allowances please feel free to bring them along.
*Learners are required to enrol for all four sessions, however if you decide that these classes are not for you after enrolling, please let the community centre know so that your space is freed up for another prospective learner.

Register your interest:

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Your Telephone Number (required)

Your Postal Address (optional)

Additional comments (optional)

Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Pen & Ink
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:45

Learn To Paint & Draw - Week 3 (4 Week Taster Course)
2026-06-19 12:00 - 14:00
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 at least one palette knife or butter knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful.
Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2-4 at a cost of £2 per session per learner if you do not have the equipment required.

WEEK
SUBJECT
EQUIPMENT

Week 1 (June 5th)
Pencils and Charcoal
Assessment-
Line and Form-lets see where you are in your art journey
Sketching graphite pencils, charcoal, pencil sharpener or craft knife, putty rubber, hard eraser, paper smudging sticks (Also known as a blending stump)or tortillons if you have them, mixed media paper.

Week 2: (June 12th)
Pastels
Oil pastels or soft, chalky pastels, pastel pencils are great too, mixed media or pastel paper, tortillons or compressed paper smudge stick.

Week 3: (June 19th)
Acrylic Paints
Acrylic Paints, heavy body (or thin body and a mixing medium)
Palette knife or a butter knife, palette or a white plate, suitable support like a canvas or mixed media paper, or canvas pad, small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylics

Week 4: (June 26th)
Watercolour Paints
Watercolour paints either tubes or in a ‘tin’ (they’ll look like little hard bricks of colour), watercolour paper or mixed media paper, a palette knife or a butter knife, a palette or a white plate, a small selection of paintbrushes.

These sessions support differentiated learning, and will have three distinctive experience levels:
Beginner; Those that are new to art, inexperienced or haven’t created art for a long time.
Intermediate; Those who have experience but need guidance to start developing their techniques.
Advanced; Those that have been painting and drawing with confidence but want to explore other mediums and perfect their style.
Refreshments and biscuits are provided at a cost of £1.00 every four weeks payable in class.
Please note, this may not be a nut free environment, lactose free milk, herbal teas, and decaf ‘options are available. if you require more specific dietary allowances please feel free to bring them along.
*Learners are required to enrol for all four sessions, however if you decide that these classes are not for you after enrolling, please let the community centre know so that your space is freed up for another prospective learner.

Register your interest:

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

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Your Postal Address (optional)

Additional comments (optional)

Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Water-based Oil Paints
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00

Learn To Paint & Draw - Week 4 (4 Week Taster Course)
2026-06-26 12:00 - 14:00
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 at least one palette knife or butter knife for mixing paint, a drawing board would be very helpful.
Materials will be available to purchase for weeks 2-4 at a cost of £2 per session per learner if you do not have the equipment required.

WEEK
SUBJECT
EQUIPMENT

Week 1 (June 5th)
Pencils and Charcoal
Assessment-
Line and Form-lets see where you are in your art journey
Sketching graphite pencils, charcoal, pencil sharpener or craft knife, putty rubber, hard eraser, paper smudging sticks (Also known as a blending stump)or tortillons if you have them, mixed media paper.

Week 2: (June 12th)
Pastels
Oil pastels or soft, chalky pastels, pastel pencils are great too, mixed media or pastel paper, tortillons or compressed paper smudge stick.

Week 3: (June 19th)
Acrylic Paints
Acrylic Paints, heavy body (or thin body and a mixing medium)
Palette knife or a butter knife, palette or a white plate, suitable support like a canvas or mixed media paper, or canvas pad, small selection of paintbrushes suitable for acrylics

Week 4: (June 26th)
Watercolour Paints
Watercolour paints either tubes or in a ‘tin’ (they’ll look like little hard bricks of colour), watercolour paper or mixed media paper, a palette knife or a butter knife, a palette or a white plate, a small selection of paintbrushes.

These sessions support differentiated learning, and will have three distinctive experience levels:
Beginner; Those that are new to art, inexperienced or haven’t created art for a long time.
Intermediate; Those who have experience but need guidance to start developing their techniques.
Advanced; Those that have been painting and drawing with confidence but want to explore other mediums and perfect their style.
Refreshments and biscuits are provided at a cost of £1.00 every four weeks payable in class.
Please note, this may not be a nut free environment, lactose free milk, herbal teas, and decaf ‘options are available. if you require more specific dietary allowances please feel free to bring them along.
*Learners are required to enrol for all four sessions, however if you decide that these classes are not for you after enrolling, please let the community centre know so that your space is freed up for another prospective learner.

Register your interest:

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Liquid Inks & Brusho
2026-06-29 18:00 - 20:00

Alcohol Pens & Coloured Pencils
2026-07-13 18:00 - 20:00

Gouache Paints
2026-07-20 18:00 - 20:00

The Humble Ballpoint Pen
2026-07-27 18:00 - 20:00

Painting & Drawing Workshop
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
With Bianca Garcia.
Paint your favourite photograph. This is part two of a two-day workshop run over 7/8 August in conjunction with MD Photography and Bianca Garcia.
Please find full details of part one below, which entails the photographic element of the workshop:
https://mademe.co.uk/product/photography-workshop-day-one-of-two/
In whatever medium you want to bring, you will be creating a beautiful, luminous piece of art using your photographs from the night before during the photography workshop.
Learners can choose just one of the workshops, you do not have to enrol for both.

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Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer. In the meantime, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.
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Autumn Woodland - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
2026-09-26 09:30 - 16:00
With David Pasfield.
Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.
Equipment & Materials
– Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra.
– Extra heavy matt gel (impasto).
– Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso. At least 50×50 cm in size.
– Large bristle brushes and palette knife
– Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice.
– Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate.
– 2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels.
Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch.
Please arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.

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Late Autumn Gardens - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
2026-10-31 09:30 - 16:00

Winter Landscape - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
2026-11-21 09:30 - 16:00
