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Art Workshops and Classes for Creatives and Artists 

Materials
Some art supplies will be available for you to try or use however I will send a recommended Materials List out prior to the course commencing. How much you spend on supplies will be entirely up to you and doesn't have to be costly.

Your Teacher
Charlotte has practiced and studied art for over 20 years. During this time she has successfully ran a fashion label and now an art practice with many years teaching dinghy sailing as a Racing Coach. Tailoring the course content to individual students and their preferred learning style is her specialty. She has a supportive, nurturing manner with enthusiasm, smile and knowledge to match.

To enquire or book please get in touch 

Benefits of Painting

Painting is a form of escapism and mindfulness for me which offers precious quiet time to pause and reflect. My approach is slow, immersive and considered, each stroke mindful and intuitive. The paintings dreamy and calming, conveying a deep sense of tranquillity. 

I often start with deep fluid pools of colour and written words which I then respond to by adding creamy, soothing layers of paint, softly blended areas, sweeping arches, effervescent drops, etched script and some highlights of glimmering gold leaf or fine glitter. The power of healing is in the process and the resulting paintings express a sense of peace and joy. 

My courses are designed to convey some of the ways I approach my painting and give you the tools to develop your own unique techniques & style by tapping into your own intuition. Gentle guidance will be offered along with prompts, exercises and tailored instruction to suit your skill level or style of learning.

Healing through painting & mindfulness

Art is healing because it forces you to forge a connection between your mind and your body. Unlike exercise, which works your body, or meditation, which clears your mind, art-making accesses both mind and body to promote healing. 

It can help people deal with strong emotions, manage pain, increase self-awareness and self-worth and decrease stress and anxiety.

I personally started painting again after a career in fashion to overcome physical pain from a long standing injury which no other medical or holistic treatment could help me overcome. Painting allows my mind to quieten and wander whilst I immerse myself in the single focus of painting intuitively, from the soul. The whole tactile experience offers my mind escape from the physical pain I suffer by creating a sort of circuit breaker on the pain signals within my body. As a result, I lead a relatively pain free existence which I can more easily manage. If you suffer from physical pain, I encourage you to give painting a try with one of these courses.

 

 

3hr modules, £45 p.p per module, 10% off if booking more than one module. 
Courses run on demand T/W/TH/Sat at Lydney Studio.
Small groups up to 4-6 students.

Build your own course, at your own pace, one module, one day at a time.
You may repeat a module if you wish to go deeper or take longer and I will simply tailor the content to suit.

Module 1: Explore colour mixing, colour value, paint swatching, mark making, painting and printing techniques using a variety of methods, brushes, and tools to create a library of effects which you can develop further. 3hrs

Module 2: Develop your own visual language through series of short, intuition led exercises which depict and reflect your feelings or thoughts using colour, mark making and painting techniques. You’ll be guided in creating a series of small compositions which will hone your skills at painting intuitively whilst expressing yourself freely through abstract painting. 3hrs

Module 3 : Create a series of 6-12 abstracts on watercolour paper using colour, marks, paint techniques, print and drawing using acrylic paint, pencil, markers and pastels. We’ll cover the basics of colour value, mark making diversity, composition and balance with an easy, fail safe approach and develop an understanding of when a painting is ‘finished’. 3hrs

Module 4: Express your own voice using the tool box of visual language created in the earlier modules to paint a larger, finished painting you’ll be proud to display. I’ll gently guide you on scaling up your ideas into a composition which speaks your truth using concepts of colour value, composition, balance and detail. 3-6hrs

 

3hrs, from £45 p.p  Run on demand T/W/TH/Sat, Lydney Studio,  2 students minimum

Create your own enchanting ephemera bird using vintage books, maps, dress patterns, old letters, handmade paper combined with acrylic paint, gold leaf or glitter on quality paper or raw linen canvas. Add a personal touch by bringing your own sentimental papers and using colours which speak to you.

 

3hrs, £45 p.p  Run on demand T/W/TH/Sat, Lydney Studio, 2 students minimum

Explore the meditative practice of art journaling where you will experiment with paint, drawing, mark making and collage techniques to develop sketchbook pages through intuitive self expression.  

Develop your own visual language by experimenting with different tools and approaches for creating marks and textures. Draw on your inner thoughts and indulge in the freedom of expression choosing colours and themes which resonate with you.