Free online Art Class with Nicola Corrigan

"Create a Collaged Memory Box", 14th and 21st October 2025, 11.00am - 12.00pm UK time

These online art classes include sessions on painting and drawing favourite and memorable objects, flowers and nature. We use photo prompts and share resources for inspiration.

People living with dementia and carers learn to use pencil and watercolour techniques to paint a favourite flower or a bunch of flowers. Learners also work with mixed media, creating collages of memorable and special places and share these on screen.

During this workshop you will create a collaged memory box by using pictures, photos, letters, postcards, images of favourite places, hobbies and interests, cards, notes, newspapers, magazines and wrapping paper. Words and text can be added too. You will see examples and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback.

The class will be hosted live on Zoom. Joining instructions with the Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the class.

Please could you have the following items ready for the online class:

* shoe box

* pictures, photos, letters, postcards, images of favourite places, hobbies and interests, cards, notes, newspapers, magazines and wrapping paper

* printed words and text or text from magazines or newspapers.

Workshops are free to attend, however, we welcome donations (suggested donation of £5.00 per session), which will help us continue to deliver this programme and others like it.

Workshops will be delivered by Nicola Corrigan, an artist, who produces original paintings and designs for interiors. Styles range from contemporary and simplistic to more complex artworks. Nicolas portfolio includes artworks along the following themes; Abstracts, Florals, Nautical, Fish, Shells, Seascapes, Boats, Ceramics, Cakes, Cocktails, Valentine, Paisleys, Butterflies, Tattoo art, Harvest, Bunnies and Christmas.

Nicola has over thirty years commercial experience producing work for Illustration, Packaging, Posters, Textiles, Interiors, Fabric, Paper Goods, Tiles and Ceramic Tableware. She produces her own range of printed and sewn textile products and cards.

Nicola designs and paints mainly from her studio in London. Her teaching practice has included teaching textile design and illustration at art schools and university level. Nicola is a qualified teacher and teaches painting and drawing, arts, crafts, sewing, design, literacy and creative writing to adults and children. Nicola paints in gouache, watercolour and acrylics.

FREE Online Art Class - Create a Collaged Memory Box