Have you tried painting with acrylic before and had unsatisfactory results so thought nah, that’s not for me?

Maybe you’ve never painted before and just don’t know how or where to start.

I’ve scheduled a friendly, in-person workshop at The Loft Venue, near Forres that is not just an enjoyable painting practice but includes lots of useful information about the materials to help jump start your painting journey.

You don’t need any prior painting experience at all. Absolute beginners are welcome.

This will be a fun day out for anyone who wants to try something different in a friendly atmosphere without any pressure to make something perfect.

We are experimenting and letting our inner child out to play.

Who doesn’t want a bit more joy in their life? This is an opportunity to take a day out just for you and let art restore your spirit.

Numbers are limited so that you have plenty of space to feel comfortable to paint in.

Want to find out what your unique personal expression of art may be?

I’ve chosen intuitive art andnon-traditional mandalas as a tool for learning about the materials because there is no expectation or pressure to be able to realistically render something.

You have complete freedom to fully enjoy the painting process. Each one is as individual as the creators.

This workshop is design to help you to let go of fear of judgement, kick perfectionism to the curb and just enjoy the process. We are not looking for perfection, we are embracing flow and playfulness.

I will give you lots of valuable information as we go along that will really help you get the most from the experience should you wish to continue your painting journey. Equally if you just want to enjoy some time out for yourself creating something beautiful that will continue to inspire you then this is the workshop for you.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

Have fun painting flowers or shapes as a meditative exercise (if flowers aren’t your thing, I will show you how to adapt the exercise to suit)

Mix vibrant colours and learn how to find beauty in muddy ones

Paint an abstract background and build up layers

Use different painting tools to create interesting marks and textures*Add embellishments and details

Finish a canvas or mount a painting for presentation

We use high quality acrylic paints and canvases to help you get the most from your painting experience.

Rather than following step-by-step instructions for working on one particular image you will be encouraged to paint intuitively so that you can create something more personal to you. Lots of different floral references will be provided for inspiration. I will demonstrate a variety of different techniques and offer suggestions for how to move your paintings forwards if you feel stuck.

Great for a group day out. All abilities welcome. No prior painting experience necessary.

All materials plus tea/coffee refreshments are included in the price. Bring your own pack lunch.

ABOUT ME: I am a professional artist who has worked with many types of media including, but not limited to, oil, acrylic, watercolour and pastel. Throughout my career, my painting styles have ranged from traditional realism to abstract expressionism and covered a wealth of subjects. Over the past 15 years I have tutored for many of my local art groups and taught a variety of workshops. The willingness of these art groups to invite me back time and time again is, I hope, testament to my friendly and helpful teaching style.

I no longer offer art group demonstrations as I feel I want to be able to offer people much more than a 2-hour class can allow. Creating my own day long workshops gives participants the time to relax into the process and bring a full painting to fruition.

By providing high quality materials I ensure that participants will experience more ease in creating their paintings rather than struggling with materials that may not perform as well.

I look forward to welcoming you.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a refund of the ticket price minus Event Brite's processing fee. If unable to attend within 7 days of the event you may transfer your ticket to a friend or contact me directly to discuss options. There are no refunds issued when cancelling within 48 hours. When you register for a workshop, you agree to these terms.