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Join Liddy to paint her abstracted beach painting. She will gently guide you through the steps to complete this lovely work What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible Materials: Paints: Acrylic paints, primary colours plus black and white A small selection brushes is fine Flat brush if available (even a small decorating brush) Or Watercolours - primary colours plus black and white Tablet or tubes Watercolour paper or thicker paper  Portrait Photograph You'll also need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile! Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Join wildlife artist Naomi to create the lovable Duckling in pencil In this small group course you will start with basic coloured pencil techniques, learn how to create fur and layers and then create your own wildlife artwork to take home. Over two evenings (4th July and 18th July) you will learn some fabulous pencil techniques to create realistic fur and hair, skin and eyes too. Then you will embark on your own Duckling pencil drawing with ample time for Naomi to guide you along the way. A great session for those who would like to try their hand at wildlife drawing and learn how to work with colouring pencils Please feel free to being along your own refreshments Your tutor in her own words: My name is Naomi and I am a self-employed artist based in Milton Keynes, UK. I specialise in colour pencil to create unique, detailed and vibrant portraits of pets and animals. I graduated from University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration in the summer of 2016. Since then, I've been busy with commissions, working on my portfolio as well as showcasing my artwork at exhibitions and local craft events!​I have always loved art and animals so I'm very grateful to have turned my hobby into a business, working closely with my customers, bringing joy through bespoke commissions and sending artwork all over the world. I tend to focus on animals because I am very passionate about illustrating the beauty of wildlife and raising awareness about animal issues through my work.

Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop Thurs 25th April 7.45pm This friendly and informative workshop is the perfect introduction to calligraphy and will take you through the basics of using a pointed nib and ink. You will be guided step by step by a calligrapher from The Creative Quill to build up your skills, moving quickly and easily from basic letter strokes to forming and joining letters. Your Friendly Tutor Hello, I'm Natasha, an experienced calligrapher on a mission to inspire others in the enchanting world of calligraphy. With a discovery that ignited my love for calligraphy over 5 years ago, I honed my craft through hosting Pointed Pen Parties for friends and family. As word spread, the popularity grew, as participants enjoyed learning basic techniques, engaging in fun themed activities, and creating completed works for use as gifts or event stationery. Driven by this passion and the desire to share the joy of calligraphy, I founded "The Creative Quill." Our vision is to provide individuals with the perfect setting to explore the art of calligraphy in a fun and engaging environment. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to refine your skills, join us for an inspiring journey that celebrates creativity and the art of beautiful writing. Prices Standard - cancel/transfer up to 10 days before Flexible - cancel up to 10 days before, transfer booking up to 24 hours before

Your own group event and painting, gently guided by Liddy via Zoom What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible ​ Acrylic Sessions (such as Paint Like...): Acrylic Paint - Primary Colours plus black and white (we will guide for colour mixing) Brushes - As a basic rule you will just need a range three or four different sized brushes, small, medium and large Brush examples (but not definitive) Flat Brush (1/2 inch or larger), Round Brush (No2 and No4 and No8) Canvas or Canvas Board or Cardboard (prepared with white paint) in terms of size, the choice is yours, but as a guide A4 paper size or bigger Watercolour Sessions: Paints - a tin of watercolour pans with minimum primary colours (or tubes) Brushes as above Watercolour Paper (300gsm recommended) Masking tape to stretch and prevent paper buckling ​ For both: You'll need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile!

Van Gogh is today one of the most popular of the Post-Impressionist painters, although he was not widely appreciated during his lifetime. He is now famed for the great vitality of his works which are characterised by expressive and emotive use of brilliant colour and energetic application of paint. The traumas of his life, documented in his letters, have tended to dominate and distort modern perceptions of his art. Sat 4th May 3pm - Chair Sat 22nd June 3pm - Rabbit In this gently guided session we'll try out some of the techniques that the great artists used to define their unique styles. We'll aim to replicate one of their classic works. We may choose a whole painting or a section to complete and you will enjoy an evening creating something similar to a great master! What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible ​ Acrylic Sessions (such as Paint Like...): Acrylic Paint - Primary Colours plus black and white (we will guide for colour mixing) Brushes - As a basic rule you will just need a range three or four different sized brushes, small, medium and large Brush examples (but not definitive) Flat Brush (1/2 inch or larger), Round Brush (No2 and No4 and No8) Canvas or Canvas Board or Cardboard (prepared with white paint) in terms of size, the choice is yours, but as a guide A4 paper size or bigger ​ Watercolour: Watercolour set that includes primary colours with black and white A range of brushes as above Watercolour paper or a thicker paper (to absorb the paint) ​ For both: You'll need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile! Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Hosted by the fabulous Ade & Emily from Tiny Terra in this lovely class you'll learn the different steps of terrarium making as you create your very own self-sustaining wonderland. 2024 Thurs 22nd Feb 7.45pm SOLD OUT Thurs 18th April 7.45pm Thurs 20th June 7.45pm Thurs 29th Aug 7.45pm Thurs 31st Oct 7.45pm Thurs 21st Nov 7.45pm In the 2 hour session where you will get your hands dirty & build your own living terrarium. We’ll guide you through each layer whilst teaching you the history & purpose behind each aspect of the terrarium. You can let your creative side flourish and build your terrarium however you desire. We’ll supply you with a beautiful range of terrarium specific plants & hardscape to ensure your eco system has the healthiest future ahead! We’ll also teach you how to look after your terrarium & give you a care card with all our hints & tips! As always we'll keep you sustained with tea, coffee and cake Instagram @tiny_terra.mk

A founder member of the Blue Rider, the art group at the heart of German Expressionism that also included Kandinsky and Franz Marc, Münter developed a spontaneous painting method that captured the essence of things. In this gently guided session we'll try out some of the techniques that the great artists used to define their unique styles. We'll aim to replicate one of their classic works. We may choose a whole painting or a section to complete and you will enjoy an evening creating something similar to a great master! Mon 29th July 7.30pm - Murnauer Hauptstrasse mit Pferdefuhrwerk Sat 3rd August 3pm - Lampe Mit Kerze Grun What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible Acrylic: Acrylic Paint - Primary Colours plus black and white (we will guide for colour mixing) A small selection of brushes Water pot Cloth Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Join Liddy to paint the delightful Dabbling Ducks in watercolour in the comfort of your own home, Gently guided by Liddy, you'll need watercolour paper, watercolour paints in primary colours plus black and white and a selection of brushes including a detail brush. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein air landscape painting In this gently guided session we'll try out some of the techniques that the great artists used to define their unique styles. We'll aim to replicate one of their classic works. We may choose a whole painting or a section to complete and you will enjoy an evening creating something similar to a great master! Sat 2nd March 3pm - Heavy Sea at Etretat Sun 30th June 7pm - Cat Sleeping on a Bed What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible ​ Acrylic Sessions (such as Paint Like...): Acrylic Paint - Primary Colours plus black and white (we will guide for colour mixing) Brushes - As a basic rule you will just need a range three or four different sized brushes, small, medium and large Brush examples (but not definitive) Flat Brush (1/2 inch or larger), Round Brush (No2 and No4 and No8) Canvas or Canvas Board or Cardboard (prepared with white paint) in terms of size, the choice is yours, but as a guide A4 paper size or bigger ​ Watercolour: Watercolour set that includes primary colours with black and white A range of brushes as above Watercolour paper or a thicker paper (to absorb the paint) ​ For both: You'll need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile! Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Enjoy one of Out of Office's speciality coffee with a slice of cake as your creativity blossoms. Gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this lovely coffee shop in Newport Pagnell Please note new price levels from 8th Jan: Standard - £22 (no refreshments included) Incl Coffee & Cake - £25 Flexi plus Coffee & Cake - £27.50 Fri 12th Jan 7pm - Coffee & Doughnuts SOLD OUT Fri 2nd Feb 7pm - Bamboo Sunrise SOLD OUT Fri 1st March 7pm - The Barn Owl SOLD OUT Fri 5th April 7pm - Stack of Pebbles Fri 3rd May 7pm - Pastel Roses Fri 7th June 7pm - The Rainbow Turtle SOLD OUT Fri 5th July 7pm - Mondrian’s Irises Fri 2nd Aug 7pm - It’s Still Life Fri 13th Sept 7pm - Blue & Yellow Macaw Fri 4th Oct 7pm - The Blue Mountain Fri 1st Nov 7pm - Into the Woods These art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. About the Tutor: Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Join Liddy on Zoom to paint the beautiful vivid watercolour Orchids. What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible Watercolour paints to include primary colours plus black and white A small selection of brushes to include a detail brush Watercolour paper A pot of water Cloth (if you want to join us with acrylics, please feel free, just mention it to Liddy at the beginning of the meeting so she can help with additional guidance) ​ About the tutor: Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

As a significant influence on 20th-century art, Pablo Picasso was an innovative artist who experimented and innovated during his 92-plus years on earth. He was not only a master painter but also a sculptor, printmaker, ceramics artist, etching artist and writer. His work matured from the naturalism of his childhood through Cubism, Surrealism and beyond, shaping the direction of modern and contemporary art through the decades. Sat 27th July 3pm - Pot, Glass and Book In this gently guided session we'll try out some of the techniques that the great artists used to define their unique styles. We'll aim to replicate one of their classic works. We may choose a whole painting or a section to complete and you will enjoy an evening creating something similar to a great master! What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible ​ Acrylic Sessions (such as Paint Like...): Acrylic Paint - Primary Colours plus black and white (we will guide for colour mixing) Brushes - As a basic rule you will just need a range three or four different sized brushes, small, medium and large Brush examples (but not definitive) Flat Brush (1/2 inch or larger), Round Brush (No2 and No4 and No8) Canvas or Canvas Board or Cardboard (prepared with white paint) in terms of size, the choice is yours, but as a guide A4 paper size or bigger ​ Watercolour: Watercolour set that includes primary colours with black and white A range of brushes as above Watercolour paper or a thicker paper (to absorb the paint) ​ For both: You'll need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile!