WORKSHOPS

Nurture your Creativity

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Book a Place
£79.00
10% Earlybird Discount applied at checkout. Valid until 1st March.
Location:
Studio 10, Sea Change Studios
Centre of Creativity
Cockington Court
Torquay
TQ2 6XA
Directions (click here)
Workshops make a great gift. If you would like your booking sent as a gift card, then let me know after checkout.
Not got a PayPal account? No problem, select the 'Pay by Debit or Credit Card' option at checkout.
Contact:
If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to get in touch.
cath@cathsiswick.co.uk
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Please present your voucher(s) on arriving at the workshop
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Oils | Seas & Skies
@ Cockington Court, Torquay
2025 dates TBC,
Full Day
£79
New to Watercolours? Why not make a day of it? Book onto the 'Getting Started with Watercolours' course and receive 50% off of this workshop.
Explore the captivating beauty of seas and skies in oil painting with this full-day workshop at the picturesque Cockington Court in Torquay. 

Designed for beginners and improvers, this immersive course delves into techniques for capturing the dynamic interplay of light, atmosphere, and reflections in coastal landscapes. 

Using a variety of tools including brushes, palette knives, and sponges, you'll learn essential techniques such as masking, scumbling, and tonking to create depth and texture in your paintings. 

This workshop is perfect for anyone passionate about capturing the essence of seas and skies in oil painting. Whether you're new to painting or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn and create in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Join me for a day of artistic exploration and expression, where you'll learn valuable techniques, unleash your creativity, and create your own breathtaking seascape paintings!
Course Highlights
Edge Quality: Through a range of guided exercises, you will explore techniques like masking, scumbling, and tonking to create soft and hard edges allowing you to master the nuances of seas and skies.

Range of Tools: Experiment with brushes, palette knives, and sponges to manipulate oil paints and create varied textures and effects.

Perspective and Reflections: Learn how to effectively use perspective and reflections to create depth and realism in your coastal landscapes.

Impasto: Explore the use of brushwork and texture in defining the elements. 
Key Points

All materials provided

Suitable for ages 16+

Refreshments will be available throughout the day but lunch is
not provided. There is a cafe on site, and The Drum pub is within a short walk from the studio, or feel free to bring a packed lunch.

No experience necessary. This workshop is perfect for beginners.

Please bring old clothes or an apron - painting can get messy!

Long stay parking is available a short walk from the studio (Craft Centre Car Park: Open 7am – 7pm, parking charges apply, please bring cash), and the number 62 Torquay to Cockington bus stops at Cockington Village.
https://www.torbaybuses.co.uk/
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Bookings open 3 months prior to the workshop.

Cancellation Policy: Payments are not refundable but are transferable. Please give 2 weeks notice if you wish to transfer to a different date. I will always try my hardest to honour a workshop, but if for any reason the workshop has to be postponed (i.e. a global pandemic!), you will be offered the option of a full refund.

WORKSHOPS

Nurture your Creativity

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Oils | Seas & Skies
@ Cockington Court, Torquay
2025 dates TBC, 11.00 - 16.30
Full Day
£79
New to Watercolours? Why not make a day of it? Book onto the 'Getting Started with Watercolours' course and receive 50% off of this workshop.
Explore the captivating beauty of seas and skies in oil painting with this full-day workshop at the picturesque Cockington Court in Torquay. 

Designed for beginners and improvers, this immersive course delves into techniques for capturing the dynamic interplay of light, atmosphere, and reflections in coastal landscapes. 

Using a variety of tools including brushes, palette knives, and sponges, you'll learn essential techniques such as masking, scumbling, and tonking to create depth and texture in your paintings. 

This workshop is perfect for anyone passionate about capturing the essence of seas and skies in oil painting. Whether you're new to painting or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn and create in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Join me for a day of artistic exploration and expression, where you'll learn valuable techniques, unleash your creativity, and create your own breathtaking seascape paintings!
Course Highlights
Edge Quality: Through a range of guided exercises, you will explore techniques like masking, scumbling, and tonking to create soft and hard edges allowing you to master the nuances of seas and skies.

Range of Tools: Experiment with brushes, palette knives, and sponges to manipulate oil paints and create varied textures and effects.

Perspective and Reflections: Learn how to effectively use perspective and reflections to create depth and realism in your coastal landscapes.

Impasto: Explore the use of brushwork and texture in defining the elements. 
Key Points


All materials provided

Suitable for ages 16+

Refreshments will be available throughout the day but lunch is
not provided. There is a cafe on site, and The Drum pub is within a short walk from the studio, or feel free to bring a packed lunch.

No experience necessary. This workshop is perfect for beginners.

Please bring old clothes or an apron - painting can get messy!

Long stay parking is available a short walk from the studio (Craft Centre Car Park: Open 7am – 7pm, parking charges apply, please bring cash), and the number 62 Torquay to Cockington bus stops at Cockington Village.
https://www.torbaybuses.co.uk/
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Book a Place
£79.00
10% Earlybird Discount applied at checkout. Valid until 1st March.
Location:
Studio 10, Sea Change Studios
Centre of Creativity
Cockington Court
Torquay
TQ2 6XA
Directions (click here)
Workshops make a great gift. If you would like your booking sent as a gift card, then let me know after checkout.
Not got a PayPal account? No problem, select the 'Pay by Debit or Credit Card' option at checkout.
Contact:
If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to get in touch.
cath@cathsiswick.co.uk
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Enter promo code:
Select promotion (if applicable):
  1. Southbank Townhouse
  2. Art Session Members
  3. No Promo Code
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Apply Gift Voucher:
  1. £20 Voucher
  2. £50 Voucher
Please present your voucher(s) on arriving at the workshop
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Name of attendee(s):
Email Address:
Quantity:
Bookings open 3 months prior to the workshop.

Cancellation Policy: Payments are not refundable but are transferable. Please give 2 weeks notice if you wish to transfer to a different date. I will always try my hardest to honour a workshop, but if for any reason the workshop has to be postponed (i.e. a global pandemic!), you will be offered the option of a full refund.
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Textiles Illustration
Sun, 21 July, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Textiles is a versatile medium, great for creating artwork as well as embellishing home furnishings and clothing. In this workshop you will learn to use appliqué, basic embroidery stitches and beading to create your own decorative fabric cupcake illustration.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
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Pointillism in Acrylics
Sun, 18 August, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Pointillism is defined by its use of mark making and colour. Pointillism paintings are created from hundreds of dots of carefully placed pure colours, relying on the eye to mix the colours to achieve maximum luminosity, in a similar way to pixels on a screen.
Learn how to use reds, blues and yellows to create the whole spectrum of colours. In this workshop we will look at basic colour theory, pigment strength and colour mixing before going on to create a colourful acrylic painting to take away with you.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
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Get started with Oil Paints
Sun, 22 September, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Starting out with Oils can be a daunting prospect, but with just a few basics you can unlock the potential of this rich and exciting medium.
In this beginners workshop we will be getting to grips with oil painting. You will gain understanding of the paints, learn about colour mixing and basic application techniques, and receive step-by-step guidance in creating your own still life painting.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
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Mastering Reflections | Large Scale Charcoal Drawing
Sun, 20 October, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
In this workshop we will be getting messy with large-scale charcoal drawings.
Working at A1 in scale we will be looking at reflection and the refraction of light on glass as well studying the way in which glass objects interact with positive and negative space.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
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Upcoming Workshops
May: Layering with Print
June: Learn to Linocut
July: Textiles Illustration
Aug: Pointillism in Acrylics
Sept: Get started with Oil Paints
Oct: Mastering Reflections | Charcoal
Nov: TBC
Dec: TBC
See below for details………..

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Textiles Illustration

Sun, 21 July, 13:30 – 16:30

The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge

Textiles is a versatile medium, great for creating artwork as well as embellishing home furnishings and clothing. In this workshop you will learn to use appliqué, basic embroidery stitches and beading to create your own decorative fabric cupcake illustration.

Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!

All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.

If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk

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Pointillism in Acrylics

Sun, 18 August, 13:30 – 16:30

The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge

Pointillism is defined by its use of mark making and colour. Pointillism paintings are created from hundreds of dots of carefully placed pure colours, relying on the eye to mix the colours to achieve maximum luminosity, in a similar way to pixels on a screen.

Learn how to use reds, blues and yellows to create the whole spectrum of colours. In this workshop we will look at basic colour theory, pigment strength and colour mixing before going on to create a colourful acrylic painting to take away with you.

Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!

All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.

If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk

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Get started with Oil Paints

Sun, 22 September, 13:30 – 16:30

The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge

Starting out with Oils can be a daunting prospect, but with just a few basics you can unlock the potential of this rich and exciting medium.

In this beginners workshop we will be getting to grips with oil painting. You will gain understanding of the paints, learn about colour mixing and basic application techniques, and receive step-by-step guidance in creating your own still life painting.

Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!

All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.

If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk

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Mastering Reflections | Large Scale Charcoal Drawing

Sun, 20 October, 13:30 – 16:30

The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge

In this workshop we will be getting messy with large-scale charcoal drawings.

Working at A1 in scale we will be looking at reflection and the refraction of light on glass as well studying the way in which glass objects interact with positive and negative space.

Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!

All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.

If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk

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