Workshops & Talks

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…