• Bugs: Embroidery and Mixed Media

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

    Create a celebration of bugs, butterflies and bumblebees! Trish will teach you this very fresh and delicate technique, using micron pens, opalescent paints and embroidery. No drawing skills required! - £39 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you - A materials kit will be available to buy from the tutor on the day for £7.50, see below for details Equipment & Materials A kit will be provided at a cost of £7.50 containing all materials required, but students need to bring the following: - An 8”/20cm wooden hoop frame with the inner ring bound with opened out bias binding or strips of sheeting - Basic sewing kit including embroidery scissors, pins, sewing/embroidery/beading needles, tape measure and thimble if used etc. - A small, fine paintbrush (like those used by model makers) - A protective cover for your work. (a plastic shower cap is ideal) - A lightbox, but only if you have one to hand - A black waterproof pen with a nib of 0.25/size 01 (Sakura Micron Pigma). Please note that this is included in the kit price, but if you have one already, we can adjust the kit price accordingly. But we buy them in bulk and can get a better deal than you can buy them individually - Seasoned stitchers may wish to bring a selection of their […]

    £39
  • Bullion Knot Sunflowers

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

    Sunflowers, with bright yellow petals instantly bring summer to mind. The petals are worked in bullion knots, with French knot centres. The busy little bees are worked in French knots and chain stitch. The other stitches used are stem and straight stitch. - £20 for this half day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you - Materials will be available to buy from the tutor on the day for £4, see below for details Equipment & Materials All students should bring: - Pencil - Rubber - Notebook - Dressmakers pins - Embroidery hoop 15cm (6") A materials kit will be provided for £4, payable to the tutor on the day of the classTo book, please call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone. Online booking and payment coming soon!

    £20
  • Blackberries on a Slip

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

    These juicy blackberries are worked separately then applied to the background fabric. The leaves are worked in back stitch with stem stitch for the stems. - £20 for this half day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you - Materials will be available to buy from the tutor on the day for £3.75, see below for details Equipment & Materials All students should bring: - Pencil - Rubber - Notebook - Dressmakers pins - Embroidery hoop 15cm (6") A materials kit will be provided for £3.75, payable to the tutor on the day of the classTo book, please call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone. Online booking and payment coming soon!

    £20
  • Oil Painting: Landscape

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

    In this class students will create a beautiful landscape in oils. A relaxed step by step approach will ensure the class is appropriate for all abilities, even those who have not previously used oil paints. - £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you Equipment & Materials It is a requirement that we will use water soluble oil paint (to avoid fumes and make cleaning up easy). Please bring: - Canvas – 12 inch x 16 inch stretched canvas or canvas board - Paints – Water soluble oil paints (e.g. Winsor and Newton Artisan): Titanium - White, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light (or pale), Paynes Grey - Brushes – Either hog or synthetic: 1/2 inch Filbert, 1 inch Filbert, No. 6 Round - Palette Knife – Medium size diamond shape - Palette – Flat wood or plastic, to lay out and mix paints - Miscellaneous items – A free standing or table easel is strongly recommended, kitchen roll, pack of moisturising baby wipes, apron, water pot. There will be no additional materials cost for this class.To book, please call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone. Online booking and payment coming soon!

    £38
  • Altered Books

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

    Come and practise producing an altered book. How would you change a book? We will show you lots of ideas of how to transform a book into a work of art! Rather than just sending an old encyclopaedia to landfill, make it into something you want to keep. Doorstop, amusement, or an album of memories – it’s your choice! You will take one home and one to carry on altering! Come and share your ideas with us! - £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you - £3 materials cost, payable to the tutors on the day of the class Equipment & Materials Hardback books (paperback books aren’t suitable for this project) and other materials will be provided with your materials kit for £3, but please bring with you: - Coloured pencils - Scissors - Assorted paper scraps - Any other art and craft materials you’d like to use to decorate your books!To book, please call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone. Online booking and payment coming soon!

    £38
  • Oil Painting: Seascape

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

    In this class students will create a beautiful seascape in oils. A relaxed step by step approach will ensure the class is appropriate for all abilities, even those who have not previously used oil paints. - £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you Equipment & Materials It is a requirement that we will use water soluble oil paint (to avoid fumes and make cleaning up easy). Please bring: - Canvas – 12 inch x 16 inch stretched canvas or canvas board - Paints – Water soluble oil paints (e.g. Winsor and Newton Artisan): Titanium - White, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light (or pale), Paynes Grey - Brushes – Either hog or synthetic: 1/2 inch Filbert, 1 inch Filbert, No. 6 Round - Palette Knife – Medium size diamond shape - Palette – Flat wood or plastic, to lay out and mix paints - Miscellaneous items – A free standing or table easel is strongly recommended, kitchen roll, pack of moisturising baby wipes, apron, water pot. There will be no additional materials cost for this class. To book, please call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone. Online booking and payment coming soon!

    £38
  • Still Life in Mixed Media

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

    Use bold acrylic paints and wax/oil pastels to create vibrant and expressive works. No experience of these mediums is required, as a step-by-step process will be used throughout the day. Paint from a setup using flowers, foliage and accessories. Free up your work with this exciting and experimental style! - £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you - Some materials will be available to buy from the tutor on the day, see below for details Equipment & Materials You will need to bring: - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours – don’t worry if you don’t have a large range, the tutor can provide some extra paint - Wax/oil pastels – again, vibrant colours - Hot pressed watercolour paper – at least half imperial size (60 x 60cm) - Practice mount, if you have one - Large bristle brushes – not watercolour brushes - Easel – preferably free-standing, but a table easel will suffice - Board – large enough for your chosen paper size – and bulldog clips - Palette – greaseproof paper on cardboard is adequate - 2 water pots and a large roll of kitchen towel - Still life set-ups will be provided by the tutor – but you can bring your own Hot pressed watercolour paper available from the tutor for £3 per sheet.To book, please call 01373 […]

    £38
  • Seascapes in Acrylic and Mixed Media

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

    Seascapes lend themselves to this kind of medium – lots of atmospheric skies and sea/beach reflections, producing a free and colourful painting. The course will be a step-by-step process throughout the day, using acrylics and wax/oil pastels. Give this exciting way of painting a try! - £38 for this full day workshop, payable in advance - Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch - Please check the list below to find out what you will need to bring with you - Some materials will be available to buy from the tutor on the day, see below for details Equipment & Materials You will need to bring: - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours – don’t worry if you don’t have a large range, the tutor can provide some extra paint - Wax/oil pastels – again, vibrant colours - Hot pressed watercolour paper – at least half imperial size (60 x 60cm) - Practice mount, if you have one - Large bristle brushes – not watercolour brushes - Easel – preferably free-standing, but a table easel will suffice - Board – large enough for your chosen paper size – and bulldog clips - Palette – greaseproof paper on cardboard is adequate - 2 water pots and a large roll of kitchen towel - Sketches/photos for inspiration, but the tutor will also have some to copy Hot pressed watercolour paper available from the tutor for £3 per sheet.To book, please call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to […]

    £38

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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.