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Art Outside
My favourite place to be is outside in nature; it inspires many of my paintings. I want to encourage more people to explore their creativity without the constraints of four walls by running outside workshops and art walks.
I will soon be a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader with Mountain Training and I am also a qualified Outdoor First Aider.
Future workshops
10 September 2024, 10:00 - 13:00
Art from the Heart - Cider with Rosie
In this session, based on Cider with Rosie, we will be exploring childhood memories and ways to capture these elusive snippets from our subconscious. We’ll create mixed media pieces that reflect our reminiscences.
This event is kindly supported by Painswick Art Society and is priced to be accessible. If you are experiencing financial difficulty but would like to come along, please get in touch on info@stroudvalleysproject.org – thanks.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Stroud Valleys Project)
24 September 2024, 10:00 - 13:00
Art from the Heart - Ivor Gurney
In this third session, we will look at some of the work of Gloucester-based poet Ivor Gurney and creating our own poems and a miniature book inspired by his poems. The photograph shows Gloucester Cathedral’s Ivor Gurney windows, created by Thomas Denny.
This event is kindly supported by Painswick Art Society and is priced to be accessible. If you are experiencing financial difficulty but would like to come along, please get in touch on info@stroudvalleysproject.org – thanks.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Stroud Valleys Project)
28 September 2024, 13:30 - 16:00
Autumnal botanical watercolour and collage
This is an utterly relaxing workshop. Using some beautiful tube watercolours in rich autumnal colours we prepare some collage sheets. We then dry them (please bring a hair dryer if you have one!) and cut out collage pieces to create autumnal designs - pumpkins and apples, leaves and mushrooms, etc. Then we add details with paint, pens and gold paint . You can make some gift tags, cards or just work on sheets of paper to create pictures to frame. I'll bring a variety of materials to create different things. As well as a hairdryer please bring wet wipes and an apron as, of course, art wouldn't be art without the possibility of getting messy!
Be ready to tap into your inner child and play.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
26 October 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Experiment with collage
This morning's session is for you to play and experiement with collage. You can make small pieces or larger ones, abstract or figurative. Tap into your inner child and bring along any scraps of fabric, lace, buttons, sweet wrappers, interesting papers, dried leaves and pressed flowers, whatever you think might be useful, and use them with what I provide to create lovely works of art. And no-one else will produce anything like yours!
Bring an apron and some wet wipes as it can be messy, and definitely gluey! I will bring some posca pens etc do you can add details once you've glued things down.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
2 November 2024, 10:00 - 13:00
Intro to lino printing
This session will be running at the same time as one for people who are confident with the basics of lino printing and are going to have a go at reduction lino printing over 3 sessions.
It's ideal for those of you who either haven't done it before or not for a very long time and need to be reminded what to do!
In a really supportive and encouraging environment, with people round you who really want to progress, you'll be in the perfect place to design and then cut out and make your first prints. They will be perfect for mounting on cards, making into gift tags or perhaps framing.
So bring an apron and a packet of wet wipes as it's important to keep both you and your work area clean. Printing ink can be a little sticky and good at staining!
And bring some ideas for a design. A photograph, a picture or a design, bring a few so we can decide which is the best to start with.
Please note lino cutting tools are sharp so this class is not suitable for your children or those who don't have a reasonably steady hand. Children over the age of 11 accompanied by a paying adult can attend. There is a £3 discount for children so message me and I can send you payment details. Cake and hot drinks provided as usual!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
16 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Paint a picture in the style of Lowry
Suitable for everyone, have fun turning a photograph of a place you know into a picture in the iconic style of Lowry! Matchstick men (we get to practise drawing and painting them beforehand!) and the limited colour palette, simple geometric forms for buildings, perhaps the dirty white of snow, we will have fun creating a Lowry style painting you can take home! All materials provided but please bring an apron, don't wear your best clothes, and bring a pack of wet wipes, to keep clean! Bring a mug so we can stay topped up with tea or coffee, as well. And don't forget your photo to use as inspiration!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
17 November 2024, 13:00 - 15:30
Paint your garden impressionist style
Learn to use acrylics to daub and dab dot and dash to create a beautiful impressionist tyle painting of your garden, a corner of a garden you've visited, or a picture from a magazine! Don't forget to bring your inspiration with you.
We'll do some warm ups so you don't worry or stressed about what you're doing and start having fun, then you'll get stuck into your individual piece. You'll get lots of support, help and encouragement as there will only be a maximum of 4 people in the workshop. You'll take home a lovely unique painting for you to cherish and feel proud of!
Please don't wear smart clothes, bring an apron and wet wipes to keep yourself and your work area clean, and a mug so I can replenish you with coffee and tea!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
19 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Gelli print monoprinted landscapes
This is an utterly fun and experimental workshop where we use our gelli plate and layer up quickly acrylics and take a print off before they dry! You never know what's going to happen, but it will always be exciting and you may produce some stunning and unexpected images! We can also experiment with using pastels on paper and taking a print off that! There is the possibility of printing on different colour papers as well, which adds to the interest and unpredictability. And anything else you produce that isn't totally successful, you can keep and use as gelli printed papers are brilliant for making collages. So you'll have to come back and do another workshop with me!
You'll be able to use your images as they are, stick them onto card and gift tags or frame them. I promise you'll go home with a good little stash!
Don't wear good clothes as acrylic paints can stain. Please bring an apron to wear and lots of wet wipes. you'll need them for keeping you and your work area clean and really importantly, for keeping the gelli plate and roller, if you use one, clean, as acrylics can destroy tools if they dry on them! And bring a mug so I can keep you topped up with tea or coffee as you work.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
20 November 2024, 13:30 - 16:00
Create lino print cards and gift tags
Have fun carving a couple of little designs you can then use on gift tags and cards - they could be for Christmas or just for general use. It might be an idea to have a little think about your design you'd like to create beforehand and perhaps bring some drawings, photos, magazine pages etc with you to help inspire you. All materials and tools are provided in the cost of this workshop- you just need to turn up and have fun!
We use sharp lino cutting tools so this isn't suitable for children and you need a bit of dexterity to use the blades. You use the kit at your own risk. I give you clear safety instructions that it's essential you follow!
You'll get to take home a couple of cards and gift tags, plus some extra prints plus your printing block you've carved, and the knowledge how to make more prints in your own time!
Don't wear good clothes and please bring an apron and wet wipes for keeping you and your work area clean. And bring a mug so I can keep you replenished with coffee or tea!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
22 February 2025, 14:00 - 16:00
Mini artist books I❤️BC
More details to follow
17 September 2024, 10:00 - 13:00
Art from the Heart - Selsley Church artists
In this second session, we will look at some of the work of the artists who created windows in Selsley Church, including William Morris and Edward Burne Jones. We will use them as inspiration for our own artworks.
This event is kindly supported by Painswick Art Society and is priced to be accessible. If you are experiencing financial difficulty but would like to come along, please get in touch on info@stroudvalleysproject.org – thanks.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Stroud Valleys Project)
28 September 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Tetrapak printing
Get ready to unleash your artistic side and learn how to transform ordinary tetrapak containers into plates for printing, a form of engravings - they are unique works of art. This hands-on workshop will teach you different printing techniques using recycled materials. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist/crafter, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore a new form of art. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get crafty and make something truly special! Intaglio ink is a bit messy and can stain so bring an apron and a pack of wet wipes to keep clean! We have to use sharp tools to carve the design with so this isn't suitable for young children.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
29 September 2024, 13:00 - 16:00
Autumnal botanicals
Perfect for everyone, whether you draw regularly or haven’t picked up a pencil since primary school, this workshop invites you to discover the joy of creating with autumnal colors. During the workshop, we'll use tube watercolours to prepare rich, vibrant sheets, cut out shapes to collage, and add extra details with watercolours, pens, and metallic paint. We'll also doodle and practice drawing autumnal symbols like apples, pumpkins, and acorns to create botanicals for cards, gift tags, bookmarks, and more, focusing on imagination and the joy of playing with colours and shapes rather than perfect botanical accuracy.
With a maximum of 8 participants per class, you'll receive personalised attention in a small group setting. All materials will be provided, along with complimentary coffee and cake.
Join us for a fun, creative, and relaxing experience celebrating the beauty of autumn.
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Tickettailor)
2, 9 and 10 November 2024, 10:00 - 13:00
Reduction lino printing over 3 sessions
This exciting lino printing workshop will give you the time to plan and print a reduction lino print, using 3 colours (plus white, which will be the first cutting away you create). It will take place over 3 days to give time for everything to dry, so please make sure you keep all three sessions free.
You will need to have a bit of thinking time beforehand to find some images that might make a good design. Please do contact me to discuss or bring images along on the day for us to have a discussion. You will spend some time planning the various layers on the first session , then cut and print the first layer.
Please bring an apron and wet wipes as we use printing ink which can stain and we need to keep the area clean around us to have the best chance of creating good prints!
Cake and hot drinks provided as usual!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
15 November 2024, 13:30 - 15:00
The art of doodling
Join us for a fun and creative Friday afternoon exploring the world of doodling, to put you in a relaxed mood for the weekend ahead. Whether you're a seasoned doodler or just starting out, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Get ready to unleash your imagination and let your pen wander on paper. We will use coloured felt tip pens, black pens, posca (acrylic) pens, pencils and watercolours and bring in a bit of bling if you'd like to, with gold and silver paint and pens. Doodling is all about embracing imperfection and having fun. I'll show you some ideas you may or may not want to try out, using botanical images, swirls dots and dashes as well as making up patterns like Zentangles.
Don't wear best clothes as art materials can stain, and bring an apron and some wet wipes to keep your work area and you clean.
And most importantly, bring a mug so we can enjoy tea ,coffee and some nice biscuits to dunk. Let's face it, that's a pretty relaxing way to finish the week, isn't it?! Let's doodle together! For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
17 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Paint your garden impressionist style
Learn to use acrylics to daub and dab dot and dash to create a beautiful impressionist tyle painting of your garden, a corner of a garden you've visited, or a picture from a magazine! Don't forget to bring your inspiration with you.
We'll do some warm ups so you don't worry or stressed about what you're doing and start having fun, then you'll get stuck into your individual piece. You'll get lots of support, help and encouragement as there will only be a maximum of 4 people in the workshop. You'll take home a lovely unique painting for you to cherish and feel proud of!
Please don't wear smart clothes, bring an apron and wet wipes to keep yourself and your work area clean, and a mug so I can replenish you with coffee and tea!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
18 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Paint a watercolour snow scene
Paint with delicate watercolours (and perhaps a touch of bling- gold or silver, well why not?!) a snowy scene. Take home a mini masterpiece!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
20 November 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Create lino print cards and gift tags
Have fun carving a couple of little designs you can then use on gift tags and cards - they could be for Christmas or just for general use. It might be an idea to have a little think about your design you'd like to create beforehand and perhaps bring some drawings, photos, magazine pages etc with you to help inspire you. All materials and tools are provided in the cost of this workshop- you just need to turn up and have fun!
We use sharp lino cutting tools so this isn't suitable for children and you need a bit of dexterity to use the blades. You use the kit at your own risk. I give you clear safety instructions that it's essential you follow!
You'll get to take home a couple of cards and gift tags, plus some extra prints plus your printing block you've carved, and the knowledge how to make more prints in your own time!
Don't wear good clothes and please bring an apron and wet wipes for keeping you and your work area clean. And bring a mug so I can keep you replenished with coffee or tea!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
7 December 2024, 10:00 - 12:30
Snow day! Create art inspired by snow
Join us for a fun day of creativity and winter wonderland vibes. Let's get together and make some beautiful art pieces inspired by the magic of snow. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to get creative. We will draw, paint and collage to create beautiful images of the snow, and snow scenes, some figurative, some abstract.
Do bring photos that you've taken, and from magazines etc to inspire you and give you ideas. We'll look at some famous painters' snow scenes, too, to inspire us!
Suitable for everyone, whether you're used to creating art or not!
For more details and to book a place click here (takes you to Eventbrite)
2023 - photos from Claymills and Bog Centre workshops; Bishop's Castle Charter Celebrations
Summer Bushmoot 2022:
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"Meditative botanical drawing"
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"Creating 'Green Man'/Found Natural Art"
Summer Nature Escapes 2022
Testiminials
"My review would be: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved my workshops with Catherine! She is wonderfully engaging, enthusiastic and welcoming. I enjoyed every minute and will definitely be returning for future workshops!"
Lauren (Monoprinting workshop)
"Thank you for all your hard work over the weekend running the art workshops. A lot of people had a really great time. We’d be really pleased to welcome you back to Claymills for further similar events. Great to meet you and see the work that you do, you really helped our steaming go well"
Andrew (Claymills)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would love to get stuck into another one! Catherine is so lovely and really encouraging but also dished out help whenever I needed it and a push in the right direction when I didn’t. I felt comfortable enough to just go wild and see where I ended up as well as focusing on making my art look as technical as I could. Being outdoors was a lovely change of pace, we never were stretched for something to sketch and the location was beautiful"
Maya
"Thank you for the workshop at Bushmoot. I enjoyed it all so much"
Sofia (age 7)
"A wonderful workshop! Such a great way to spend an hour, allowing the kids to explore different methods. Highly recommended. Thank you"
Participant at children's art workshop
"I would like to say a big thank you for holding your workshops at Claymills - they were certainly a huge success. I trust you enjoyed them as much as the participants did"
Jan (Claymills)
"The variety of media we were able to experience was great and your attitude to let us relax into trying new things.We honed down some actual pencil shading technique that I had never known. More importantly we reinforced how it's not important for the art we make to be perfect, since to improve my art, I need to be prepared to make more art, good or bad".
Ewein
"Your workshop was a very good experience, that I would find much pleasure in repeating"
Henri (age 11)
"Catherine came to the Bushcraft UK Summer BushMoot to share her amazing art skills with everyone there, and once again she knocked it out the park, everyone loved it.
She facilitated a variety of workshops on different aspects of art, doodles, printing, nature, painting and so much more, this allowed anyone no matter their experience or confidence to jump in and feel welcome, she’s an absolute legend"
Tony (Bushmoot)
"Excellent workshops"
"Stayed in the workshop and missed the tour of Clay Mills"
"Catherine was lovely, very helpful and encouraging"
"I am so proud of myself"
"Thoroughly enjoyed picking up a paint brush again, Catherine was very supportive"
Participants at Claymills Workshop
"A beautiful creative and inspired nature themed workshop that our participants thoroughly enjoyed. Catherine’s greatest skill is encouraging the hidden artist in everyone no matter what your experience.
Thank you Catherine, what an absolute joy!"
Fleur (Nature Escapes)
"I've never considered myself an artist but Catherine convinced me that everyone has the ability to make art. I let myself go wild with colours in a beautiful, pine-smelling woodland along with a varied group from toddlers to teens and adults. I loved the encouraging, accepting atmosphere!"
Saara (Bushmoot)
"The energy you give off is inspiring"
"We all got to paint a canvas today!"
"Great to have permission to go outside the box"
"Great to by inspired by art outside. And to now have a notebook and to have tried out notebook techniques"
Participants at the Bog Centre Workshop
"Catherine joined us for the second time on our recent retreat to deliver a beautiful bespoke art workshop! She curated an amazing session allowing our guests to find both their confidence and creative flow. I’d highly recommend booking her for your day or weekend retreat to add in some art magic! Her passion is infectious!"
Fleur (Nature Escapes)
"It was great having Catherine at the Summer BushMoot running a mix of Art workshops, the feedback has been amazing and she's welcome back any time!"
Tony (Bushmoot)
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