Each week offers a new artistic technique, from gel printing and collage to expressive watercolour and mark making - all suitable for complete beginners and returning creatives.

The final session will bring everything together with a simple handbound book made from papers created in previous sessions, giving participants the chance to reflect on their experiences and take home a completed project.

Sessions will be presented in a warm, welcoming, friendly atmosphere - with a jug or two of non-alcoholic mocktails to encourage conversation and creative courage. The aim is to create an inclusive, accessible event for everybody.

No experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of adventure! Materials and Mocktails provided. Please note this event is running as part of a six week course running every Thursday evening 2/10/2025 - 6/11/25.

Session Plan

Week 1: Let Loose with Line

Playful warmups and abstract markmaking to break the ice. Variety of tools and media, including pencil, crayon, charcoal.

Week 2: Paint in Flow

Experimental watercolour, play with Inktense crayons and Brusho to

make backgrounds. Loose painting eg florals or birds using blobs of

colour

Week 3: Print Party

Gel plate printing using recycled materials and interesting packaging.

Attempt image transfer experiments. Stamping and adding details over

the top. Making stamps using craft foam and upcycled card.

Week 4: Cut, Paste, Create

Collage from papers already made, junk mail, magazines, etc. Theme:

‘take your scissors for a walk’ (on paper).

Week 5: Make your Mark & Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

Adding marks and layers to previously made papers to complete pieces.

Making small tags or ATCs to swap with other participants (masterboard

or grid method using a limited pallette?)

Week 6: Book binding

Create a simple book using favourite pieces from the course (book

binding or comb binding). A satisfying finale and something complete to

take away.

About the Artist

Caroline is an established local artist, maker, and community facilitator with a background in accessible, hands-on creativity. A member of Oxheys Mill artist collective, she has been teaching crochet, knitting, and mixed media since 2011, delivering art where it's needed most — in everyday spaces, with real people. Her workshops focus on building confidence, curiosity, and connection through creative play.

Website: www.happymakes.org Instagram: @CarryYarnCaro

Thursday Art Club - Mixed Media and Mocktails