Tag: Arts & Craft

On our Advanced Printmaking course we will be exploring Intaglio print through Hard Ground and Aquatint etching in combination with relief printing from the Acid etched plate, using monochrome and coloured inks. We will also be using Tetra-Pack cartons as plates to work into and print from. Both these techniques provide opportunities for experimentation and […]

Drawing is an essential feature of visual art and design and this course sets out to demonstrate its value. The course will run over 8 weeks. You will explore a breadth of drawing media, discuss reasons and strategies for drawing, rise to the challenges of large and small scale drawing, as well as participate in […]

Develop a range of print skills over 8 weeks. Using drawing as a starting point, you will explore many print processes, including monotype, drypoint etchings, lino print and mixed media. Exploring and combining these techniques, you will produce a portfolio of finished prints. This course is open to adults over 18 regardless of experience. Materials […]

Our 8 week course in painting gives you the opportunity to explore, experiment and find your own interests and direction. You will explore how colour, shape, form and mark-making work together to create images. Experimenting with gesture, scale and surface, you will develop your own painting vocabulary and language, applying figurative and abstract approaches. This […]

This 8 week course is for people who would like to further develop their knowledge of acrylic paint. The sessions will focus on experimentation, pushing the materials, layering and resolving paintings. There will be demonstrations and exercises which aim to loosen your style of painting and embrace the unpredictable. By the end of the course […]

This 8 week introductory painting course aims to encourage your confidence in the use of this exciting medium. You will have both guidance and the freedom to develop your own interests in painting. You will be given exercises that encourage experimentation with composition, observation, gesture, scale and colour in order to begin to develop your […]

Painting Progression – This eight-week course is designed to build upon skills that have been developed throughout our basic painting course. You will look more deeply into techniques that underpin classical painting, both representational and abstract, as well as surveying contemporary painting and developing your own methods. The course includes discussions and presentations surrounding historic […]

Immerse yourself into all the natural warm colours of Autumn using mixed-media collage, inks, charcoal and paint. You will be greeted with a wonderful array of pumpkins, candles and autumn cuttings collected from the grounds of Burton Constable all created into a beautiful still life for you to work with for the day. Starting with […]

Flourish with Ferens is a free monthly artist led session for disabled and neurodivergent children and young people up to the age of 25. The event will take place 11.30am-1pm.

 Hi there you foul little Ghouls!    This event is a mistake, A SCARY LITTLE MISTAKE we’ve made for you. Immerse yourselves in a horrific little paint along played on the big screen, with everyone’s favourite artist Bob Ross. No need to worry about supplies, we’ve got that covered. Paints, Canvas and atmosphere provided. Scares […]

This is a relaxed, prebooked craft activity with limited numbers designed for children who have a disability, are neurodivergent or experience anxiety. In the session children can have a go at making their own autumn themed artworks and unicorn/ magical creature craft. Takes place: 10:30am – 12noon

Make your own beautiful autumn inspired art using a selection of different materials, in this fun family activity. Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

Join us for fun pirate themed crafts and activities designed for children under 7 and their families. Older siblings are welcome to join in the fun too! Takes place: 10am-12pm

Join us to make your own craft inspired by unicorns and other magical creatures in this fun family activity! Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

Join us for some spooky family crafting in this relaxed session designed for children and young people who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety, that would find it difficult to our drop-in sessions. Make your own ghost ship or cat and pumpkin inspired Halloween crafts. Takes place: 10:00am – 12noon

Make your own spooky boat or skeleton craft in this fun maritime themed family activity inspired by spooky takes of the sea. What will you create? Takes place: 1pm – 3pm