Looking to give something original and handmade, this Christmas, whilst letting your creativity flow? 

Don’t think you are good at painting? This one is for you!

The workshop

Make 6-12 individually designed Christmas cards or peices of art that can be given as gifts.

2.5-3 hour painting session

Enjoy the experience of painting with acrylics, trying out some different styles. 

No skills or experience required just the desire to experiment and let the paint flow. 

All materials provided.

We will

• Layer paints in your favourite colours (it doesn't have to be traditional festive colours). 
• Create textures with the paint, applying dots, lines, shapes and glitter.
• Add stencils with a festive or nature theme 

And if you aren’t happy with one layer you can just add another on top, so no chance of ‘ruining anything’... our mantra is ‘just keep layering'!

You will be guided through each step.

If you have particular shapes or symbols you want to capture then bring along shapes to draw around. 

Once you learn this technique you can use it for other creative projects - see examples below. 

What you will come away with

Up to 12 different designs that you can turn into cards or frame to make pictures for original gifts.

Donations

Profits from the events will go to directly support families in Gaza facing a harsh winter displaced from their homes.   

Tiered pricing

Just a Dab — a reduced, accessible option 

Keep Layering — the sustainable price

Full Palette — the ideal price

If you would still like to attend and these prices are out of reach please use the donation button to pay-as-you-feel.

Only 10 spaces available.

Refreshments

You can get drinks and food from the venue. We will ensure there are some snacks to keep your creative juices flowing. 

Workshop facilitator

Livvy Drake has been making bird stencil art for over ten years and is now combining this acrylic style, learned from a artist friend, as a back drop with her bird designs. 

Becca Wright has developed her abstract style using her love for acrylics, bold colours and mark making to create mini abstract paintings

What other attendees said

"It was the perfect evening to spend doing something creative trying something new with the support and care that Livvy provided sharing new techniques. I definitely book onto another evening."

Examples

Here are some design inspirations...and you will be creating your own with the stencils, 

Some happy workshop attendees with one of their two creations from a 2.5 hour session