Skyblue Art Classes

In this blog post I list how you can save for January classes, what we are doing in the January Thursday afternoon group and help you choose the right coloured pencils set. Drawing is a great way to kick off the new year with either a new hobby or picking up where you left off. January is quite a dark month and winter weather keeping us all indoors means that it is a great time to draw and paint, settling in to some relaxing drawing.. Drawing is such a fabulous start, yo

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

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?

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

As we are using acrylics in March you may find that acrylic matt medium is mentioned and added to the paint. There are also acrylic gels...