NB: These classes are Halal, Kosher and vegan compliant, i.e. free from animal products such as fur/ bristle brushes and gelatin-sized papers.
Over 2 consecutive weeks, participants will be firstly introduced to watercolour paints then water-soluble inks, learning about the unique properties of the respective mediums.
Each participant will receive a good ‘student-quality’ sketchbook. This will be used to contain the series of miniature paintings which they will produce. These will include simple landscapes, clouds, galaxies and more figurative forms, e.g. leaves.
Participants will also be introduced to household items such as salt, toothbrushes and bleach, to create amazing effects without the need for expensive mediums or equipment.
It is recommended that participants wear old clothes.
Due to the funding we receive, these workshops are for people living in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
These workshops are offered by The Cultural Spring and subsidised by Arts Council England.
Our #CreativeAutumn workshop programme operates on a ‘Pay What You Feel’ model. This is part of our effort to encourage more people to get involved in arts and cultural activities. This means we don’t include a charge on the workshops upfront to ensure that cost isn’t a factor that deters anyone from taking part. This also removes the risk of paying for something that you might not enjoy. It does mean, if you do enjoy it, and can afford to pay more, you can. We want great arts and culture to be for all people, not just those that can afford it.
If you enjoy the workshops and would like to make a payment to support the running costs, this is greatly received. You’ll receive details to do so or you can also make donations at any time through our website.
In order to ensure our online spaces stay safe for everyone involved, we ask you to familiarise yourself with our workshop Code Of Conduce which can be found on our website, alongside a series of FAQs. If your question still hasn’t been answered, please email us on info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
If you have any questions, please contact info@theculturalspring.org.uk.
