Introducing the "Saturday Sessions".
As part of the St Heliers Art Fest, which runs for two weeks from Friday 29th August through til Sunday 14 September, we are holding three amazing workshops that will give you the opportunity to unleash your creative side.
Each class is run by one of our much loved artists, Sara Langdon, Helen Dean & Helen Bankers, all who are generously sharing their skills. And the great news is, each workshop is perfect for those of you who are new to these skills & those who have experience alike.
These workshops are designed to be relaxed, enjoyable and encouraging. Perfect to do with a friend or a fav family member. Your tickets includes a non alc beverage from our friends at Semplice on arrival.
Please feel free to email us and ask any questions.
*For those of you purchasing tickets, we remind you that there is parking behind the gallery and we encourage you to get here a bit earlier to arrange your beverage from Semplice.
Saturday 30 August,
2.00pm - 4.30pm
Discover the joy of slow stitch in a workshop designed to inspire creativity, all in the setting of our gallery.
Apply easy-to-learn embroidery techniques to Sara's small-batch, hand-painted linen landscapes with beautiful results.
Suitable for adults of any skill level.
$235 including all your materials (This does not include the stretching board for framing) and a drink from Semplice on arrival (non Alc).
*Limited to 10 spaces.
What you will learn:
How to use stranded embroidery threads.
A selection of Sara’s favourite embroidery stitches to use in the completion of your stitched-painting.
How to stretch your linen for framing (this step is explained but not completed during the workshop).
Ideas for framing your finished piece with framed examples.
No prior experience required, Sara will guide you step by step through the process.
*Please note due to the unhurried nature of the stitched process pieces will need to be completed and framed post-workshop.
Saturday 6th September
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Explore colour mixing using acrylic paints with Helen Dean & leave with your own mini abstract on beautiful water colour paper, perfect for framing and hanging in a wee spot needing a dash of colour.
Suitable for adults of any skill level.
$95 including all your materials and drink from Semplice on arrival (non Alc).
*Limited to 10 spaces
About this Workshop:
Take a couple of hours to reconnect with your creativity through paint.
In a relaxed atmosphere, Helen will guide you to explore colour mixing & mark making using acrylic paints. You'll do some simple but enjoyable colour mixing exercise's and Helen will share some tips along the way, creating colour palette's you will love.
Once you have explored your fav colour palette, Helen will guide you to making your own wee abstract painting.
Saturday 13th September
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Polaroid Transfers, which are placed onto watercolour paper - very painterly and slight abstract imagery - this is a fun and interactive workshop that lasts about 2 - 2.5 hours.
You just need to being along your smart phone with a digital image that you love , Helen will then take you through the process to create your own abstract artworks on water colour paper.
Suitable for adults of any skill level.
$150 including all your materials and drink from Semplice on arrival (non Alc).
*Limited to 8 spaces.
About this Workshop:
“The Art of Alchemy” - Polaroid emulsion lifts - Experimental art with an introduction to Polaroid Transfer techniques. Learn how to transfer your images onto watercolor paper, creating unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces that merge photography and fine art. It’s alchemy at its most fun—transforming your photographs into textured, painterly tangible works of art.
Whether you've played with this technique before or a new to this skill, this is your chance to deepen your skills, engage with creative processes, and leave with a stunning, hands-on art piece.
Sunday 14th September
1pm - 3pm
After the speedy sellout of the Saturday class we have added an extra workshop.
*Please note the different time*
Polaroid Transfers, which are placed onto watercolour paper - very painterly and slight abstract imagery - this is a fun and interactive workshop that lasts about 2 - 2.5 hours.
You just need to being along your smart phone with a digital image that you love , Helen will then take you through the process to create your own abstract artworks on water colour paper.
Suitable for adults of any skill level.
$150 including all your materials and drink from Semplice on arrival (non Alc).
*Limited to 8 spaces.
About this Workshop:
“The Art of Alchemy” - Polaroid emulsion lifts - Experimental art with an introduction to Polaroid Transfer techniques. Learn how to transfer your images onto watercolor paper, creating unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces that merge photography and fine art. It’s alchemy at its most fun—transforming your photographs into textured, painterly tangible works of art.
Whether you've played with this technique before or a new to this skill, this is your chance to deepen your skills, engage with creative processes, and leave with a stunning, hands-on art piece.