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  • Landscapes in “Thick & Thin” Acrylics

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

    Landscapes in "Thick & Thin" Acrylics With David Pasfield Heavy body acrylics can be used with a palette knife to create textures and expressive paintings. David will demonstrate his technique during this inspiring day; first using a brush and then palette knife. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – preferably heavy-bodied (or you can use ordinary paints mixed with an impasto gel). Impasto gel – Winsor & Newton Galeria range has a heavy structure gel which is idea for creating strong surface texture. MDF board or hardboard at least 60 x 60 cm which is primed with gesso – although you can use a canvas or any board if you prefer. Large bristle brushes – old decorator’s brush will suffice. Palette knife. Easel – free-standing. Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette. Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel. Do wear old clothes as this can be messy!

    £45

  • Sewer’s Delight

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

    With Pam Jermy We will be making a crewel work inspired piece of embroidery, with silks and beads. More details coming soon.Discount for EHA members!

    £45

  • Landscapes in Acrylic & Paper Collage

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

    Landscapes in Acrylic & Paper Collage With David Pasfield Landscapes can be “loosened up” by using collage and acrylics. Bring texture and vibrancy to your work on canvas or primed board. No experience is required as a tutor-led step-by-step process will be used during the day. Work from the tutor’s ideas or bring your own photographs for inspiration. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – vibrant colours. Papers, newspaper, magazines, old maps, prints, doilies, rice paper, tissue paper, sheet music, junk mail adverts, and any other decorative papers. Canvas or primed board at least 60 x 60 cm. Large bristle brushes / old decorating brushes. Easel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice). Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette. PVA glue (washable) and pot. Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel.

    £45

  • Practical Sewing Skills: The Great Cover-Up (2-week course)

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

    With Karen Odinga A two-week course, meeting on Wednesday evenings 17th and 24th November. £15 for the full course, or £7.50 per week. A loose, drapey, kimono style jacket for any occasion Create an easy to sew classic cover up with drop kimono-style sleeves with the multi sized pattern provided. An easy throw-on style or chic finish to an outfit. Materials to bring: Sewing machine with leads accessories etc. Please be familiar with the basic operations of your particular model. Fabric (see below for size requirements) All purpose thread to match your fabric Dressmaking shears Dressmaking pins Tape measure Your usual sewing kit Sizes and Fabric requirements Size (in inches) X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Bust 30 ½ -31 ½  32 ½ -34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48 Waist 23-24 25-26 ½ 28-30 32-34 37-39 41 ½ Length of jacket from base of neck 25 1/2 26 26 1/2 27 27 ½ 28   Fabric Requirements 45-inch-wide fabric 2 meters 2 meters 2.25 meters 2.25 meters 2.25 meters 2.25 meters Fabric Requirements for 60-inch-wide fabric 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 1.25 meters 2 meters 2 meters   *If you require a contrast/toning strip to the jacket edge and sleeves, add another ½ meter of desired fabric for the edging (all sizes) ** not suitable for one-way designs, plaids or any print that requires matching. Suitable fabrics: fabrics with good drape such as challis, silky satin, crepe de chine lightweight linen types and blends cotton lawn, and lightweight velvets. If […]

    £15

  • Still Life in Acrylic & Paper Collage

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

    Still Life in Acrylic & Paper Collage With David Pasfield Use paper collage in conjunction with acrylics to create vibrant and textured works. No experience of these mediums is required, as a step-by-step process will be used throughout the day. Paint from a setup of flowers, foliage, and accessories. Free up your work with this exciting and experimental style. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – vibrant colours. Papers, newspaper, magazines, old maps, prints, doilies, rice paper, tissue paper, sheet music, junk mail adverts, and any other decorative papers. Canvas or primed board at least 60 x 60 cm. Large bristle brushes / old decorating brushes. Easel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice). Palette – grease-proof paper on cardboard or stay-wet palette. PVA glue (washable) and pot. Two water pots and roll of kitchen towel.

    £45

  • Make a Gnome

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

    With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons A complete kit to make a sweet little gnome for your home.

  • Practical Sewing Skills: UFO (Un-Finished Objects) & Festive Fripperies

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

    With Karen Odinga Have a few loose ends from our previous sewing sessions?  Bring along any unfinished business and get it completed in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Plus, there will be a few quick, little sewing projects available to get you in the holiday spirit. Even if you just want to use the time to catch up on a past project, patterns for the little festive projects will be available to all. Maybe I’ll remember to bring some mince pies as well.   Requirements for catch up session: Machine with accessories, leads and manual Your project (if putting on the finishing touches for the session) plus any threads & materials to accompany it. Usual sewing kit to include sewing needles, tape measure, dressmaker’s pins, dressmaking scissors plus any other bits you have collected as part of your kit. Requirements for Christmas Fripperies things: From your stash (don’t buy anything-just bring what you have) Anything interesting in small quantities to include: Fabric scraps Beads, charms, broken jewellery bits, sequins, lace, trims etc. I’ll bring along my bag of oddments too.   Any queries, please feel free to e-mail me at kodinga23@gmail.com  

    £7

  • Christmas Net Trees

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

    With Pam Jermy An opportunity to make a unique (almost) no sew Christmas decoration, with lots of opportunities for you to add your own touches. You will be able to reproduce the tree in different sizes or colours at home as well This Saturday class will kick off Christmas with coffee and mince pies included!.. £20 - discount for EHA members!Materials kits costs £8.50, including this specially-designed stand available for the first eight participants.

    £20

  • Drawing with Pencils

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

    Drawing with Pencils With David Pasfield This class is suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists. The class will begin with drawing 'warm-up' exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results. Whether beginner or a proficient drawer, you will be working from a choice of objects in the classroom or, weather permitting, outside. Please bring you own equipment and paper - no materials are provided. Equipment & Materials: Pencils – your choice. Eraser and sharpener. Several sheets of paper.

    £22

  • Heart or Crescent

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

    With Tabatha Mitchel-Simons. With a choice of shape, make a decorative little something to gift or keep!

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