Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Still Life Table Tops (Copy)
Whether you're new to drawing or looking to sharpen your skills, 'Seeing Clearly' is a relaxed and supportive course that focuses on the joy of observational drawing. Over four weeks, we’ll dive into essential techniques like proportion, scale, and tonal shading—helping you see objects (and your drawings!) in a whole new light.
Each session includes warm-ups, playful drawing exercises, and a main project that builds your confidence and ability. You'll learn how to measure accurately, capture scale, and create depth with tone—using pencil and charcoal to bring everyday objects to life.
Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Still Life Table Tops
Contemporary Table Tops is a fun and relaxed still-life course designed for beginners and those looking to loosen up their creative approach. We’ll explore everyday table-top objects—ceramics, glassware, food, and plants—while learning how to bring them to life with simple drawing techniques. Through playful exercises, we’ll cover proportion, perspective, and how to create depth and form using charcoal, pastels, and inks.
You’ll also experiment with monoprinting to add exciting textures and layers to your work. Each week builds confidence in observation and mark-making, leading to a final mixed-media piece that reflects your unique style. No pressure, just creativity and exploration!
Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Winter Wildlife Scenes
Explore the enchanting beauty of British wildlife in winter through painting and mixed media techniques. This January, immerse yourself in the creation of atmospheric woodland scenes featuring foxes, deer, owls, and other native animals.
Learn to layer textures, use a winter-inspired colour palette, and experiment with different materials to bring your artwork to life.
Perfect for beginner or those building on new found skills, this course offers a creative escape into the serene charm of the season.
Tuesday mornings with The Arts Factory: Landscape Series
Designed specifically for beginners, this course will guide you through the process of painting stunning traditional and contemporary landscapes in acrylics. With a straightforward and easy-to-follow approach, you'll master the essential techniques needed to bring your artistic vision to life.
Linocut Workshop
Develop your linocut skills with The Arts Factory over the course of four Tuesday mornings. Linocut is one of the most accessible forms of printmaking, used by many famous artists including Degas and Picasso. In this course you will quickly be able to create bold, expressive images using linocut techniques.