Art and craft classes and workshops in Essex.
With David Pasfield. These classes are suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists. We will begin with drawing 'warm-up' exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results. Equipment & Materials: Pencils – your choice. Eraser and sharpener. Several sheets of paper. Part of a series of three Drawing with Pencils workshops: 26th February - Still Life 2nd April - Human Figure 7th May - Outdoor Sketching
Find out more »With David Pasfield. to create vibrant and textured works. No experience of these mediums is required, as a step-by-step process will be used throughout the day. Paint from a setup of flowers, foliage, and accessories. Free up your work with this exciting and experimental style. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – vibrant colours. Decorative papers. Wax crayons, oil pastels, felt pens/markers, acrylic inks and charcoal. Hot pressed watercolour paper. (Fabriano Artistico or Arches are good quality papers) at least 50x50 cms in size. Large bristle brushes / old decorating brushes. Easel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice). Palette…
Find out more »With David Pasfield. These classes are suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists. We will begin with drawing 'warm-up' exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results. Equipment & Materials: Pencils – your choice. Eraser and sharpener. Several sheets of paper. Part of a series of three Drawing with Pencils workshops: 26th February - Still Life 2nd April - Human Figure 7th May - Outdoor Sketching
Find out more »With David Pasfield. On a surface of watercolour paper, use water-based media to create an “under the sea” work. Students should also bring other watercolours/acrylics/wax crayons and pastels and any other mediums as mark makers. Equipment & Materials Water colour paints and acrylic paints in bright vibrant colours Wax pastels/crayons Felt tip pens Silver/Gold paints Water pots, brushes & palettes
Find out more »With Michelle Parsons. 10.00am to 12.00pm: Exploring a variety of fish, both photographs and live subject ,after bought by Michelle including small sardines … Consider Sgrafitto techniques (Paul Klee) Accurate drawing and mark-making 1.00pm to 3.00pm: Composing a painting - acrylic paint on canvas? Materials will be provided (included in course cost).Register your interest in this class by filling out your details below and our admin team will be in touch when we have more information to share!
Find out more »With Michelle Parsons. Exploring three basic printmaking techniques, Monoprint, Etching and Relief printmaking Using a printing press, printing inks, perspex, lino for relief. Materials will be provided (included in class cost). Register your interest in this class by filling out your details below and our admin team will be in touch when we have more information to share!
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Paint with confidence in this challenging medium. Beginning with a simple landscape and progressing to a larger stunning piece of work. Bring fresh colours and light to your landscapes. Work from your tutors ideas or bring your own sketches or photographs for inspiration. Equipment & Materials Water colour paints Water colour paper (NOT surface preferably) Watercolour brushes Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to 2 Water pots, & palettes with large mixing wells Roll of kitchen paper Masking fluid Sketches or photos for inspiration
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Make a “warm” colour painting of a harvest landscape. Conquer the pitfalls and frustrations of working in watercolour. The course will follow a step by step landscape led by the tutor. Equipment & Materials Water colour paints Water colour paper (NOT surface preferably) Watercolour brushes Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to 2 Water pots, & palettes with large mixing wells Roll of kitchen paper Masking fluid Sketches or photos for inspiration
Find out more »Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! 30p-50p for “how?” sheets £1 for a pack of materials. Its green and it saves you money! More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk Free help to learn how to make things! Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices Packs of craft materials with patterns Suitable for all PS We can re-home any crafty bits which you don’t want anymore!
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Use an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture with heavy body acrylics in an “impasto” style. Free up your painting style - being bold and not worrying about details. Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints in vibrant colours Impasto gel (heavy duty) MDF board pre primed with white gesso – or you can use canvas or canvas board if you prefer – at least 50 x 50 cms) Large bristle brushes (old decorators brushes will suffice) Palette knife Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to Palettes…
Find out more »Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on! 30p-50p for “how?” sheets £1 for a pack of materials. Its green and it saves you money! More info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk Free help to learn how to make things! Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices Packs of craft materials with patterns Suitable for all PS We can re-home any crafty bits which you don’t want anymore!
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Still life can be “loosened” up” by using collage and acrylic paint. Bring texture and vibrancy to your work- gaining experience throughout the day with the tutor led step by step process. You will be amazed at how your work will want to do more of this exciting way to paint! Work from the tutors setup - normally flowers and fruits with ceramics. Equipment & materials Acrylic paints in vibrant colours Paper – newspaper, magazines, old maps. Doilies, rice paper, tissue, sheet music, junk mail – any decorative papers. Stay wet Palette PVA glue +…
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail. Equipment and materials Acrylic paints - vibrant colours Heavy duty impasto gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvass board. (Size should be at least 50x50cm) Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice) Palette knife Easel (table or free-standing) Palette - greaseproof paper over cardboard or ‘stay wet’ palette 2…
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Paint with confidence in this challenging medium. Learn watercolour techniques bringing fresh colours and light to your landscape. Work from your own photos or sketches or from the Tutor’s ideas. Equipment and materials Watercolour paints – vibrant colours Watercolour paper (not surface) at least 45x30cm Watercolour brushes – the larger the better Easel (table or free-standing) plus board large enough to fix paper to Masking fluid Roll of kitchen towel 2 x water pots (large) Mixing palette – large reservoirs (a large dinner plate will suffice)
Find out more »With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail. Equipment and materials Acrylic paints - vibrant colours Heavy duty impasto gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvass board. (Size should be at least 50x50cm) Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice) Palette knife Easel (table or free-standing) Palette - greaseproof paper over cardboard or ‘stay wet’ palette 2…
Find out more »Some parking is available to the rear of the Centre. If you have equipment to bring in, you can access the building directly into the main hall through the doors in the car park. If the doors aren’t open, please inform the office you have arrived and the doors will be opened for you.
If you think you may have access difficulties please let us know in advance, as we have accessible facilities available. Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor. Wheelchair access is through the door on the front of the Centre.
Free tea & coffee will be provided. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or you can choose to visit one of the many cafes and takeaways in town.
Please wear suitable clothing, and if you’re bringing any electrical equipment please ensure that it is in good working order with a solid plug and undamaged wiring – check it before you come!
Class fees should be paid in advance by card (which can be done over the phone- 01376 323280).
We will also accept cheques, which will be cashed two weeks before the date of the class once we are sure the class will run, and should be made payable to Braintree & Bocking Community Association.
There may be an additional cost for appropriate materials, which if applicable, should be paid to the tutor on the day of the class – please check the class details.
Fees are non-refundable from two weeks before the class unless we can sell the space to another student (subject to a minimum of six students booked). Fees may be transferable at our discretion.
Please understand that the Centre cannot afford to run classes at a loss, since we are a charity. As such, classes may be cancelled if we are unable to achieve a minimum number of students. If this is the case, you will be informed two weeks before the date of the class and your fee will be refunded.