• 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
  • 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 – at least 50 x 50cm in size - Standing or table easel - Acrylic paints – bright colours - Bristle brushes - Palette – greaseproof paper on cardboard is adequate - PVA waterproof glue - Collage papers – handmade paper, old watercolour paintings, decorative papers, doilies, sugar paper, old sheet music, old maps, book covers, stamps and postcards, newsprint and magazine - Scissors, kitchen roll, glue pot and 2 water pots There is no additional materials cost for this class.You can book and pay securely through PayPal by using the "Add to basket" button. A PayPal account is not required - just select "Pay by Debit or Credit Card" when prompted to log in. Alternatively, call 01373 323280 or email info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk. We are able to take payment by card over the phone.

    £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.