Watercolours for beginners and aspiring artists—Marion Ferraby
We will be exploring different techniques in watercolour painting, including loose watercolour, wet in wet etc. This course is suitable for the beginner. So come along and have fun.
We will aim to produce a painting of an animal of your choice. A small charge for materials payable to the tutor on the day or bring your own,
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
Please bring your own packed Lunch and a mug. Tea/ Coffee/ Biscuits provided.
Magical Mixed Media - Jackie Garner
Have a day of fun exploring a variety of acrylic techniques, creating textured and patterned papers for use in collage or mixed media. There will be an opportunity to try mono-printing with a gelli-plate. The day will conclude with making a small landscape or abstract. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Suitable for all and there will be a small charge for materials to the tutor.
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
Blend it Yourself natural skincare—Laura Pardoe
This special winter blend-it-yourself workshop brings all the nurturing herbs and spices to keep us healthy and energised through the festive season. Suitable for
all skin types, including sensitive skin – if you’ve struggled to find
the right skincare for you, this could be your answer.
Through hands-on making you’ll become familiar with the simple
techniques and ingredients used to create natural skincare
products.
No previous experience required. You will make and take home.
- A facial cleanser - A lip balm - A pot of handcream
Along the way you’ll also get ideas and tips for making natural
gifts for friends and bringing seasonal and calming touches into
your home, plus lots of inspiration for more products to make
yourself. £10 for materials payable to the tutor.
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
Please bring your own packed Lunch and a mug. Tea/ Coffee/ Biscuits provided.
Christmas Cards and Decorations - Jackie Ginley
This is a fun class to get you started with your Christmas cards
and /or decorations. We will be using die cutting machines to
cut out and emboss flowers and foliage , and tools to shape
petals/leaves into 3D images. We will be learning how to
colour with ink pads to give depth to your creations.
Also how to incorporate natural fibres and stamens for
added interest. There will be a small charge to the tutor for materials.
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
Please bring your own packed Lunch and a mug. Tea/ Coffee/ Biscuits provided.
Scraperboard —Jackie Cox
Scraperboard is a method of creating a tonal picture by scratching through a layer of india ink to reveal the white chalk beneath. We will explore the different types of scraperboard and scratchboard available and the different methods for making marks on these. We'll also look at the many other possibilities of using the white chalk ground and creating your own covering surfaces layers to then scratch through to reveal the initial white layer and further pushing boundaries in mixing media.
Materials will be provided at a cost of £10 (includes an Ampersand scratchboard)
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
Please bring your own packed Lunch and a mug. Tea/ Coffee/ Biscuits provided.
Block printing on fabric - Christine Felce
Try your hand at fabric printing and design. Learn techniques you could use easily at home. During the course you will learn about simple block printing with fabric dyes as well as drawing and painting onto fabric squares You will be supplied with 4 x 25 cm by 25cm squares that could be sewn into a cushion cover. The course will look at repeat design you will have the opportunity to make your own block to take home and also use other blocks during the course. You can also bring your own T shirt or other material to create a design onto. Materials cost for the day £10 you will have a great time experimenting with repeat patterning, This course is suitable for all.
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
Please bring your own packed Lunch and a mug. Tea/ Coffee/ Biscuits provided.
By Hook or By Hook it’s nearly Christmas.– Tricia McDowell
AMIGURUMI the skills that keeps on giving. If you are young, or not so young this session is for you.
Never held a hook? Fear not you soon will. This workshop will open up the world of Amigurumi to you. You will be able to make a variety of decorations and learn the skills to continue this craft at home.
Personalise the presents you give with a crocheted tag or add that something special onto a Christmas card ,to let those you love and care about know that a cards is not just for one Christmas.
There will be a small charge for materials on the day.
GACG ONE DAY WORKSHOP - 11th November 2023
MAIDENHILL SCHOOL, STONEHOUSE. GL10 2HA
Name ………………………………Address: …………………………………
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Tel. No:…………………………E-mail:…………………………………………………
Course………………………….............
Access requirements:…………………… GAC membership number:……………
Price £45 non-member £40 member
Co-ordinator Sue Cheviot, 46 SussesxGardens, Hucclecote, Gloucester Gl3 3ST
tel. 07925806602 email : demonsc@hotmail.co.uk
How to book
Either i) complete booking form and send it with a cheque payable to Gloucester Arts and Crafts Group to Sue above, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.
Or ii) send booking form details to Sue above and pay by Bank transfer
Glos arts & crafts, Natwest bank, Account number 69003009,
Sort code 60-09-02.
Use reference ODW23 and your name as it appears on the booking form.
Please bring cash for The Marketplace and the raffle. Raffle prizes gratefully received.
