Open Hus Bird Workshop 9.30 - 1pm

Service Description

Come and spend a creative morning with me drawing, painting and creating beautiful bird illustrations. This workshop is all about taking a little time out for yourself, slowing down and enjoying the process of making art in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Using watercolour, ink and a little collage, we'll create expressive bird illustrations inspired by familiar British garden birds, exploring colour, texture and composition in a playful and creative way. Together we'll work in an illustrative style, focusing less on creating a perfect drawing and more on enjoying the process, experimenting with materials and developing artwork that feels personal and unique to you. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who enjoys being creative already, this workshop is designed to help you switch off, unwind and spend a few hours immersed in making. I'm a children's book illustrator with a background in observational drawing, and I currently teach art at college level and lead adult art workshops. Alongside illustrating books, I also create murals, window art and creative workshops, and I love helping people reconnect with drawing in a fun, accessible and playful way. I'll begin the session with a short demonstration to help everyone get started. Throughout the workshop I'll be on hand to offer guidance, ideas and encouragement as you explore materials, compositions and ways of working creatively. The session is designed to feel relaxed and enjoyable - more like carving some time out to create than attending a formal class. By the end of the morning you'll leave with a finished bird illustration and, hopefully, feeling refreshed, inspired and ready to keep creating. When & Where Thursday 9th July 2026 Morning: 9.30am – 1.00pm Small workshop — maximum 10 participants. Open House
81 Saltergate
Chesterfield
S40 1JS Price: £45 per person Includes all workshop materials and equipment. More Details: All materials and equipment will be provided, including paper, pens, pencils, watercolours and collage materials to use during the session. You're also very welcome to bring along your own paints or favourite materials if you'd like to work with them. Suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced artists. Hot drinks and biscuits will be available. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements or accessibility needs. Practical Information: Parking is available in Rose Hill car park.