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Drawing with Pastels in February
brighten up February with pastel drawing or as it is sometimes known as pastel 'painting'

Jane
Jan 122 min read


New Look Thursday Afternoons
Thursday afternoon classes for beginners, a four week course or drop in sessions

Jane
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Art Materials for classes
If you are new or just looking to add to your art materials I have compiled some links below for you to guide you to some of the best value options

Jane
Nov 19, 20251 min read


September Sketchbook Week: The Garden
Join us for our last Thursday morning of the month - sketchbook class! This month we focus on The Garden. This might be a garden you have or had in the past, maybe an imaginary garden?

Jane
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Art Materials for 2025
I am planning new 2025 classes and one thing I am excited about is to get us started on developing a sketchbook.

Jane
Nov 29, 20242 min read


November class - printmaking your Xmas Cards!
We have done this over the years and it is really fun. Basically you can use your acrylic paints, get a roller and a gelli plate

Jane
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Watercolour Brushes
The brush I use in class is one of the above, size 5 I think. Its a lovely soft brush and has lots of spring (which helps you create...

Jane
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Xmas card making
Every year we try our hand at printmaking with a Gelli plate, read all about what this is

Jane
Oct 31, 20191 min read


Westbourne House School Secret Art Exhibition
We have been asked if we would like to take part in the above exhibition for our 2nd year running. Last year many of you entered your...

Jane
Jan 31, 20193 min read


Drawing with Charcoal
The first week of the month is dedicated to drawing and for February we try our hand using charcoal. Below I have listed the types of...

Jane
Jan 31, 20192 min read


Free tips and advice
If you are new and starting out, getting art equipment can be a dizzying experience. With so many products and choices it can be...

Jane
Nov 8, 20181 min read


Free Tips
There is a new section on the website which will be updated periodically with free tips from myself. To get you going I did a video a...

Jane
Oct 18, 20181 min read


Display your paintings
We have been exhibiting at Heene Cafe for a long while now and we now need more of your lovely paintings to adorn the wall. What do you...

Jane
Oct 4, 20181 min read


September Saturdays
Sorry to say that these workshops are cancelled due to lack of numbers. If you would like to see them run again please contact Jane here...

Jane
Sep 13, 20181 min read


Do you take photos?
Using photographs to paint from is second best to sitting in front of the scene and painting. However, this is not always possible and...

Jane
Jun 21, 20181 min read


Try an App for painting
Ever considered using one of the painting apps that you may have seen advertised? A long while back we tried out one in particular -...

Jane
Jun 7, 20181 min read


Sip and Paint anyone?
I have been asked whether or not we would be running a sip and paint class! For those that are not familiar with this it is basically an...

Jane
Apr 23, 20181 min read


Skyblue Trip date
Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in the trip to Sussex Prairies Garden with the class. After offering two dates we have more on...

Jane
Apr 19, 20181 min read


Watercolours for Angmering Map
A long while back we were approached by Angmering Parish Council to ask if we would be able to do some watercolour paintings for their...

Jane
Apr 12, 20181 min read


Pastel Workshops
We have two Saturday workshops, Easter Saturday and 21 April, dedicated to drawing with pastels. Watch me explain in a video from my...

Jane
Mar 23, 20181 min read
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