Welcome to The Arty Crafty Bunch

Need a change of scene or break from a screen? You may not have picked up a paintbrush since school or be a regular arty type- don't worry, Creative Coffee is suitable for all. It provides a supportive, safe, environment just to have a go, whilst enjoying a coffee, cake and natter at the same time!

Each week we will have a go at exploring a new artistic idea or technique. There will be initial input from professional art teacher, Sarah, who will explain and demonstrate, then be on hand to advise and guide. Over the weeks we will explore drawing, painting, printmaking and collage. Every week will be different, so you can dip in and out of sessions as it suits you.

All materials will be provided- you may wish to bring an apron as some materials may stain your clothes.

Each session runs from 1-2.30pm and costs just £12 and includes art materials, a mug of coffee and a yummy cake.

Come with a friend or come with yourself- all ages are welcome!

Sessions will run on:

Monday 12th January         Paul Klee style Abstract Watercolours:  focusing on setting good intentions for the year ahead FULLY BOOKED

Monday 19th January         Frosty Winter Mini Canvases using acrylic paint  FULLY BOOKED

Monday 26th January        Fabric Textured Brooches 

Monday 2nd February        Sensory Painting using Coffee in the style of Arthur Barrio

Monday 9th February        Using Negative space:  drawing in the bit we often leave blank!

Monday 16th February      No Group

Monday 23rd February      Lucky Fish- created with air hardening clay

Monday 2nd March           Paper Vases

Following the success of Creative Coffee and feedback from our participants, we are launching monthly evening workshops.  The lovely ladies at Gym & Jollies have agreed to open specially for us, so we will have the cafe to ourselves.   Just like Creative Coffee, we provide a supportive, safe, environment just to have a go.  The longer session means we will have time to take on bigger projects and enjoy a glass of Prosecco along with a natter.

Each month will have a different focus. There will be initial input from professional art teacher, Sarah, who will explain and demonstrate, then be on hand to advise and guide.  All classes are entirely appropriate for complete beginners!

All materials will be provided- you may wish to bring an apron as some materials may stain your clothes.

Each workshop costs just £25 and includes all art materials, a glass of Prosecco and nibbles.  The coffee shop will be open, so there will be an opportunity to purchase further drinks and snacks.

Come with a friend or come with yourself- all ages are welcome!

Workshops run from 6-8.15pm

Wednesday 21st January  'New Year, New Road' Semi Abstract painting on canvas : design and paint a landscape in the style of David Hockney, using bold coloured acrylic paint

Wednesday 25th February  Silk Painting:  Celebrating Chinese New Year with the art of silk painting.  We will be using gutta to draw an initial design then flooding this with colour using delicate silk painting and fine brushes

Wednesday 25th March. Batik:  following the success of this in Creative Coffee, a longer evening class was requested!  Build up layers using hot wax and fabric dye, before ironing out the wax to reveal your layered design