Workshops

BOOKED ON REQUEST Have you always wanted to have a go at upcycling but just don't know where to start? This workshop is designed to give you all the essentials to start your very own upcycling project and give you the confidence to create something unique. An introduction to furniture upcyc... (Click event for more details)

Held in the beautiful setting at Yardley Arts, this a 6 week course is for beginners and those who already have experience with watercolour. We cover the basics discover some tricks and you will produce a minimum of 2 finished pieces of work. Materials are included as is tea and coffee.... (Click event for more details)

Held in the beautiful setting at Yardley Arts, this a 6 week course is for beginners and those who already have experience with watercolour. We cover the basics discover some tricks and you will produce a minimum of 2 finished pieces of work. Materials are included as is tea and coffee.... (Click event for more details)

Come to my garden studio (NN10 6DQ) for a workshop of creativity, upcycling fun and festive refreshments. You will be provided with a pre-cut reclaimed wooden base for you to create and paint your own colourful design and finish with a beautiful glass votive for a tealight candle. Whether you want... (Click event for more details)

Come to my garden studio (NN10 6DQ) for a workshop of creativity, painting fun and festive refreshments. Get yourself in the festive mood by creating your very own hand-painted Christmas Baubles. Not only will you go home with a selection of unique hand-painted ceramic baubles, you can bask in the ... (Click event for more details)

Winter Greetings Cards Workshop 7-9pm Friday 12 December Desborough Library Join us at Desborough library to enjoy a relaxing evening creating beautiful watercolour designs for handmade cards. We will explore simple techniques using Winsor and Newton watercolours to paint a variety of leaf sha... (Click event for more details)

Lino Printing For Winter Cards 1-4pm Sunday 14 December The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston LE16 8FE Come along and learn to design, carve and print your own artwork for winter themed greetings cards, gift wrap, tags, notebooks, placeholders, postcards or bookmarks! Enjoy seeing your ideas grow int... (Click event for more details)

Acrylic Painting - Saturday mornings in January 2026 10th January to 31st January Join us at Desborough Library on Saturday mornings and build your confidence with acrylic paint! Over four sessions we will explore: What acrylic paint is and how to use it Blending, brush techniques and mark making... (Click event for more details)

Paint Without Brushes 10am - 1pm Sunday 18 January 2026 Scribble Studio, Church Street, Rushden NN10 9YT Join us at Scribble Studio, Rushden for an adventure in acrylic paint... We'll ditch the brushes for bubble wrap, palette knifes, fingers, and sponges as we create dramatic landscapes an... (Click event for more details)

An informal workshop for artists of all abilities. All art materials supplied.... (Click event for more details)

An informal workshop for artists of all abilities. Paper, pencils and all other necessary supplies are included.... (Click event for more details)

1-4pm Saturday 14 February The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston LE16 8FE Join us for an afternoon of relaxing art as we create a vibrant sunset painting from beginning to end! With step by step instructions, you'll create a colourful sky, ocean and beach. You'll be guided through the whole se... (Click event for more details)