Workshops
I lead workshops on subjects such as collage, art for starters, junk sculpture, papermaking at ArtisOn in Masham. I also am occasionally a visiting artist in schools/as part of exhibitions. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this.
2017 workshops
Introduction to Painting with Acrylics
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Acrylic paint has transformed painting since its introduction 50 years ago. Discover the versatility of this easy to use, vibrant medium. At this workshop you will learn what acrylic paints are and how to work with them.
– Be guided through the use of acrylics by brush and knife,
– Find out how to set out your palette and prime your surface
– Explore techniques and media for creating texture
– Learn about brush strokes, colour and tone progression and how to thin paint
Fully Booked
join the waiting list HERE
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Acrylic paint has transformed painting since its introduction 50 years ago. Discover the versatility of this easy to use, vibrant medium. At this workshop you will learn what acrylic paints are and how to work with them.
– Be guided through the use of acrylics by brush and knife,
– Find out how to set out your palette and prime your surface
– Explore techniques and media for creating texture
– Learn about brush strokes, colour and tone progression and how to thin paint
Fully Booked
join the waiting list HERE
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Fragile Fusible Fragments and Threads
Thu, 11 May 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Join two of our most popular tutors for a stunning new workshop. Claire and Josie have come together to run a workshop combining their skills in both paper and thread to make fabric postcards on the theme of the garden. On this workshop you will learn how to: – Trap all sorts of papers and threads to create stitch-less appliqué. – Use fabric paint on effect paper and fabric. – Use a heat gun to distress fabrics and papers. – Use simple hand stitch techniques Book HERE |
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Transfer Techniques on Paper, Board or Textile
Wed, 17 May 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A day of experimenting with a range of different transfer techniques – ways in which to transfer photos to paper, board and fabric to incorporate into your work. This workshop would be relevant to anyone painting or working in mixed media, or anyone working with fabrics, textiles and embroidery. You will go home with some simple sample projects – paintings, boards or hangings, which will showcase the techniques learnt. Fully Booked join the waiting list HERE |
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Decorative Paper Collaged Dresses
Fri, 26 May 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Anyone inspired by Josie’s own work will learn some of the secrets of how her own collaged paper dresses are created on this workshop. She will guide you through some the techniques she uses to make decorative collaged paper dresses. You will learn about the symbolism of the dress in art and how to construct and display it a number of different forms. – learn how to distress papers – learn the properties of different papers – learn about the different ways of fixing papers – use stamping, cutting and punching papers to create decorative effects. Special Offer Price including a hearty lunch £65 Book HERE |
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Art For Starters
Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Have you ever wondered where to begin? Here’s your chance to have a go at art for starters. Get some gentle and fun guidance and try out materials such as watercolours, pastels, ink, acrylics, oils, and coloured pencils. This course is designed so you can try all of these and more, and enable you to find your inner artist! – Find out the difference between dry, wet and spirit soluble materials – Experiment with at least five different materials – Experience their different properties – Choose which to use for the desired effect – Find out what suits you Book HERE |
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Gorgeous Gothic Jewellery
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Learn to make jewellery on the gothic/steampunk theme. Basic jewellery making techniques but on a dark theme. Go home with 3 completed and highly unique pieces. – learn basic jewellery construction techniques – recognize a range of tools and equipment – learn to incorporate found objects and materials to make unique pieces Book HERE |
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Textural Acrylics - paint a dilapidated ruin
Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Unlock the secrets of how to add real texture and life to your acrylic painting, particularly characterful and dilapidated ruins. Using gel mediums, texture pastes other acrylic products you will learn what to use use to achieve different effects. Josie will look at how to combine texture and form in collage and acrylic gels and pastes. – Look at core techniques for achieving texture – Explore materials that can be added and how – Know your gels from your pastes and your crackles from your pumice! Book HERE |
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Making and Using Handmade Paper
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Explore some of the techniques involved in making fabulous handmade paper from scratch – make a variety of decorated and textured sheets then look at ideas for using them. – Make a sheet of paper and embellish it – Recognise the materials used and the different properties they have – Create watermarks, emboss and sculpt with paper – Get great ideas for using your unique papers for cards, decoration and more. Book HERE |
