Creative Murray

Suitable for beginners and continuing painters Take your acrylic painting skills to the next level with a workshop focused on practical, versatile techniques you can use in any style. Explore brushwork, layering, blending, glazing, texture, mark‑making, and more to help you build confidence and control. Learn how to create depth and interest in your work…

In this workshop we will look at collage work of Henry Matisse, Hannah Hoch, John Heartfield and David Hockney and learn what we can from their styles. We will talk about and share what we see in the examples of work. What is it that appeals to you? What design elements you can see? What…

Discover the art of colour mixing with polymer clay in this inspiring workshop. You’ll begin by choosing a hue that speaks to you, then learn how to build an analogous colour palette from it – colours that sit side‑by‑side on the colour wheel and blend beautifully into soft, harmonious transitions. As you mix, you’ll explore…

If you’ve ever wanted to add depth, dimension, and real tactile interest to your artwork, this workshop is the perfect place to start. We’ll dive into the exciting world of acrylic additives and mediums – the gels, pastes, and specialty products that completely transform how your paint behaves. You’ll learn how to create sculptural textures,…

Can’t draw a straight line?! Come and enjoy the slow art of stippling in this workshop by Karen Brown! You will learn to use tone and form to create a variety of realistic stippled drawings. Bring along your own subject matter or draw inspiration from those supplied.

This workshop provides a solid introduction to soft pastel, whether you’re new to the medium or have some experience already. The workshop will begin with exercises designed to loosen up, build confidence and get everyone comfortable working with the medium. Participants will then be invited to work from their own landscape reference material. This is…

Artist: Craig Penny This welcoming workshop is designed for those new to acrylic painting or looking to build confidence with the medium. Craig will introduce the versatility of acrylics through clear, step-by-step demonstrations, guiding participants through essential techniques and materials. Participants will be encouraged to experiment, explore their creativity, and develop their own approach in…

Artist: Craig Penny This workshop is aimed at artists with prior experience who wish to deepen their understanding of acrylic painting and push their practice further. Craig will explore the full versatility of the acrylic medium through structured demonstrations, focusing on technique refinement, expressive mark-making, and creative decision-making. Participants will work from photographic references, interpreting…

Artist: Amanda McLean In this immersive workshop, you will create your own handcrafted art journal and learn a range of techniques to use within it for everyday sketching, travel journaling and urban and landscape drawing. You will construct your sketchbook using Coptic stitching, a beautiful and durable binding method that allows the book to open…

Artist: Andrew Totman Explore the exciting and expressive world of monoprinting, a one-off fine art printmaking process where every print is unique. Working with perspex or metal plates, you’ll create spontaneous and dynamic images by transferring ink onto paper. No two prints are ever the same! Suitable for beginners and experienced artists, this workshop introduces…

Artist: Italian Artist Colleen Corradi Brannigan In this two-day workshop, explore silicograph – an experimental printmaking process using silicone to create raised-line plates. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll experiment with drawing, relief, and monotype techniques to produce expressive, tactile prints. Participants will create their own silicone plates – abstract or representational – learning how to…

Artist: Italian Artist Colleen Corradi Brannigan This intensive five-day workshop uses still life as a starting point for experimental printmaking. Participants will explore monotype, monoprint, collagraph, linocut, and unconventional matrices such as Tetra Pak, learning to combine processes, work with or without a press, and develop personal, hybrid prints. The workshop is entirely non-toxic. Day…

In this workshop by Karen Brown, the focus will be on the techniques used to create a realistic drawing. Using the elements of nature, you will work on reproducing the textures found around us. Materials are included and are yours to take home to continue your artistic journey. Suitable for the beginner or intermediate coloured…

In this workshop by Daniel Butterworth, you will learn tips on materials, mediums, scale and light, developed from more than 20 years as a practising artist. Through demonstrations and one-on-one feedback, Daniel will guide you in Portrait Painting – the power of composition and the effect it can have on a work, how to reflect…

In this workshop by Daniel Butterworth, you will learn tips on materials, mediums, scale and light, developed from more than 20 years as a practising artist. Through demonstrations and one-on-one feedback, Daniel will guide you in Portrait Painting – the power of composition and the effect it can have on a work, how to reflect…

Can’t draw a straight line?! Come and enjoy the slow art of stippling in this workshop by Karen Brown! You will learn to use tone and form to create a variety of realistic stippled drawings. Bring along your own subject matter or draw inspiration from those supplied.

Artist: Amanda McLean This workshop provides a solid introduction to soft pastel, whether you’re new to the medium or have some experience already. The workshop will begin with exercises designed to loosen up, build confidence and get everyone comfortable working with the medium. Participants will then be invited to work from their own landscape reference…