SUMMER 2025 WORKSHOPS
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We have some great Workshops and short courses happening over the Summer - have a look below and come and join the Ten2 gang!
To book into a class please call:-
01455 636339
or email
roseallinson102@gmail.com
or head over to the SHOP page and pay on line.
Red Admiral Butterfly in Ink, Wax and Watercolour £30
Friday 11th July 10.00-1.00
£30 - bring your own materials
£35 - materials provided
Claire Botterill
Let Claire instruct you in her wax and watercolour technique to create stunning paintings in just one sitting. Ideal for those just starting out or for those that wish to try this technique.
Mixed Media Florals
Saturday 26th July
10.00-4.00 £80.00
Kate Johnson
All materials, drinks and lunch provided.
Mixed Media is a great way to capture the nuances of florals and help you find your own creative voice. In this workshop you will be able to free yourself up, let go of your inhibitions and respond personally to what is in front of you. Through a series of exercises, you will explore colour, rhythm, and composition, as well as playing with different combinations of materials and techniques. During the afternoon you will be able put into practice the techniques you have been experimenting with, composing a final artwork to take home.
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Botanical Painting Cosmos
£35.00
Thursday 31st July and 7th August
7.00-9.00p.m.
Kate Nuttall
Let Kate instruct you in the art of botanical painting in watercolours. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Please bring your own paints, paper and brushes.
Botanical Painting Cosmos
Saturday 2nd August
10.00-1.00p.m.
Kate Nuttall
Let Kate instruct you in the art of botanical painting in watercolours. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Please bring your own paints, paper and brushes.
Beginners Introduction to Watercolour Painting £35.00
Monday 28th July and 4th August
7.00-9.00p.m. (2 session course).
Rose Allinson
No experience necessary for this short course on watercolours. We will look at the different paints and papers available, which brushes do what, and how to mix the paint, creating colour wheels. We will look at how to achieve washes and paint simple skies. All materials provided.
Group Project - Joint Picture
Tuesday 29th July and 5th August
7.00 - 9.00p.m. (2 session course).
Rose Allinson
In this short 4 hour course each student will be given a section of a painting to enlarge and reproduce. Once painted they will be reassembled to create one wonderful masterpiece!
Please bring your own paints/pens/brushes etc.
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Dragonfly in Ink, Wax and Watercolour £30.00
Friday 1st August 10.00-1.00
£30 - bring your own materails
£35 - materails provided
Claire Botterill
Let Claire instruct you in her pen, wax and watercolour technique to create stunning paintings in just one sitting.
Ideal for those just starting out, and for those that would like to try this technique.
PEN AND WASH WORKSHOP
The Old Truck
SATURDAY 2nd August
1.30p.m.- 4.30p.m.
£30.00 Chris Rogers
Chris will instruct you in the different pen and wash techniques to use to create textural effects. You will then work on creating your own pen and wash study. Please bring watercolours, brushes, pens and watercolour paper with you.
Soft Pastel Workshop
Wild Flowers at Sunbreak
SATURDAY 9th August 2025
1.30p.m.- 4.30p.m. £35.00 Chris Rogers
Chris will provide step-by-step guidance to help you to create your own pastel painting using a variety of techniques. Suitable for all levels of ability.
Please bring pastels with you. Paper provided.
Abstracting the Landscape
Saturday 16th August
10.00 - 4.00 £80.00
inc. all materials, drinks and lunch
Kate Johnson
Have you ever wanted to paint abstract landscapes but weren’t quite sure where to begin? This workshop will help you look afresh, distil, and simplify. Using photographs of the local countryside, we will start to explore ways into abstraction and begin generating lively, dynamic compositions inspired by the beautiful landscape around Hinckley.
We will start with some fun mark-making exercises in a variety of media, followed by
a series of line and tonal studies, and finally connect our ideas using colour. During the afternoon we will begin to combine ideas, working in colour and capitalising on the morning’s exercises.
Modern Calligraphy Taster
Saturday 30th August
1.30 - 4.00
£35.00
Jane Lappage
All equipment is provided with the taster session enabling you to learn how to hold and use the pen, nib and work with metallic paints. You will be able to practice using the handout sheets and then use your new found skill to create a personalised wreath sample that you can take home. Suitable for right or left handed students.
Jewellery Workshop
Saturdays 10.00-1.00/2.00-5.00
Wednesdays 4.00-7.00
£95.00/£160
Rose Allinson
Create your own pair of silver rings, or pendant and earrings in this one to one, or one to two workshop.
All materials provided.
If you have something specific in mind, we can cater for that too.
How about making your wedding rings? Call to discuss.
Please call 01455 636339 to arrange suitable date.
Lino Printing Workshop £90.00
Saturday 7th September
10.00-4.00
Kevin Holdaway
During this full day workshop Kevin will teach you how to prepare the block, transfer your image, cut the surface away, mix and ink and block, register and print.
PLEASE BRING WITH YOU AN IMAGE WITH ABOUT 4 COLOURS, NO BIGGER THAN 8” X 6”
All materials lunch and tea/coffee provided.
Ring and Pendant Making Workshop
Saturday Date to be arranged
£35.00
Netty Reddish
Create a beautiful bespoke ring and pendant from an old fork or spoon. Netty will take you through each stage to help you cut, file, bend and clean to create two wonderful items of jewellery.
All materials provided.