Try your hand at these exciting FREE Art Taster workshops

Workshops will be held in St Nicholas Chapel, St Anne's Street, King's Lynn as part of the West Norfolk Artists Association Summer Exhibition. Workshops are two hours long with all art materials supplied. Everyone welcome, but childen must be aged 10 years or over and accompanied by an adult. The WNAA would like to thank Norfolk County Council for supporting these workshops through their Arts Project Fund.

Workshop places are limited, so prior booking is highly recommended. To book, telephone Helen Breach on 01760 755425 or email helen.breach@talk21.com.

Morning sessions - 10.30am to 12.30pm

Afternoon sessions - 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Saturday 23rd July - Morning

How to draw successfully, with Stephen Martyn

Have you ever wished you could draw? An object, the landscape, anything! In this informative and entertaining two hour workshop, well-known local art tutor Stephen Martyn will show you that drawing is not a gift, but can be learned. The architecture and surroundings of the beautiful St Nicholas Chapel contain many subjects that can be simply and effectively tackled, to set you on the road to developing your own drawing skills.

Web: www.learnwatercolour.com

Sunday 24th July - Morning

Printmaking workshop with Kit Price Moss

Print making without a press! Try different techniques of relief printing and make images on paper using water based inks. Bring an apron or old shirt to protect your clothes.

Sunday 24th July - Afternoon

Introduction to felt landscapes with Christa Hirsch

Participants will be introduced to the art of felt-making in this beginner’s course. We will be looking at landscapes from around the world and using felt to create a miniature tapestry that focuses on the colours, textures and layers of the land. Participants may bring in a photo of a landscape to inspire them, or choose from those that will be provided. Felting is a very tactile and dynamic process that doesn’t demand strong art skills, only a strong back and arms for the rolling process.

Christa Hirsch leads a busy life as a high school art teacher in King’s Lynn, teaching all years and running an after-school club. Her work is eclectic and she loves to mix photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and textiles all together. Christa graduated from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada with a Degree in Fine Art and is happily exploring the world before she decides to settle.

Saturday 30th July - Morning

Create a concertina sketchbook with Tod Evans

Escape for 2 hours and try something different! Tod Evans will guide you through the process of making a simple concertina sketchbook. You can then explore mark-making and start to fill it with drawings based on natural objects such as shells, pebbles and feathers. Adults only, no experience necessary. All materials supplied

Tod Evans is a freelance visual artist and tutor, teaching adult leisure art classes at Henderson Art and Framing, Gaywood, King’s Lynn.

Saturday 30th July - Afternoon

Silk printing workshop with Lydia Haines

Hand printed silk using mixed media and screenpainting. An exciting introduction to textile printmaking using brilliant colours mixed with soda ash, printing on habouti silk. Make a wallhanging to take home!

Sunday 31st July - Morning

Rag-rug workshop with Yvonne Autie

During this workshop students will learn the simple technique of prodding on hessian. They may start to make a rag rug, bag, wall hanging or cushion cover or just experiment with different fabrics and colours.

Hessian, fabrics & the tool will be provided. This is a simple, rewarding way of using recycled fabrics to create unique, functional items at minimal cost.

Saturday 6th August - Morning

'Art from the garden' in acrylics, with Sandra Rowney

This workshop will focus on the use of colour and texture using acrylic paints. We will be using our gardens as source material so participants are asked to bring along a small handful of leaves, flowers or objects chosen especially for their interesting colours and textures. During the workshop we’ll explore a range of textural techniques using acrylic paint on paper or canvas and try out different ways of mixing and using colour. The workshop is suitable for both beginners to try their hand with acrylics and more experienced artists who would enjoy experimenting.

Sandra Rowney is an experienced teacher and artist based in Norwich. Sandra is currently Artist-in–Residence at the Walled Garden in Holkham Hall and is working on a new collection of acrylic paintings for her autumn show there based on the interiors of the greenhouses. Sandra has a Masters degree in Art and Education from NUCA, a busy studio and a full exhibition schedule.