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  • 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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £38

  • Landscapes in Acrylic and Paper Collage

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

    A fun day using paper collage with acrylic paint to create textured and vibrant landscapes. David will demonstrate how he works on canvas. Come prepared to push the boundaries working in this style and challenge yourself. Just have a go! - £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 - There is no additional materials cost for this class Equipment & Materials You will need to bring: - Large box canvas […]

    £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.