Young artists classes at D2 are for high school students from 1st - 6th year who would like to develop their artistic ambitions.

These classes give young people the opportunity to begin creative discoveries, be adventurous and learn in a unique art environment. 

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Our young artists will experiment with a variety of different materials, work with many different subject matters and learn about art history.

Students are asked to bring a selection of materials whilst others are provided in the class. Please send us an email if you would like to join the waiting list for out term time classes.

In this relaxed, instructive workshop you will learn how to draw a realistic, Halloween themed pet portrait using coloured pencils. 

You will learn a variety of tips and techniques from a professional pet portrait artist which will be transferrable to your future projects should you wish to draw more animals.

The workshop is suitable for adults who have an interest in drawing animals or pets and want to put coloured pencils to good use!

All materials and full instructions will be provided to allow beginners and advanced artists alike to have fun and produce great results!

Please bring your lunch.

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Come and make a crochet purse with Alison of Knitrospective - perfect for storing your crochet hooks, pens, make-up or phone. Pop it in your bag, craft basket or give as a gift. Why not make it as a sweet stocking filler?

Suitable for people who already know crochet basics or who enjoy a simple project, you will use chain, double, half treble and treble cluster stitches. There will be written & illustrated instructions with plenty of patient help and attention.

The crochet purse is made in mercerised cotton and secured with a button. All materials are provided and you'll go home with your own crochet hook and the pattern to make some more.

This is a day workshop from 10.30-4.30, with plenty of breaks for tea, coffee and homemade cake. Please bring your own lunch.

During school holidays, we provide art weeks for children aged 7 - 12 years.

These weeks consist of 5 half/full days packed with exciting art activities including drawing, painting, sculpture, working with textiles and printmaking.

On the final day at 3pm we have a mini exhibition to display all the wonderful work that has been created during the week.

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All materials included, children should bring a packed lunch for supervised lunch sessions if attending the full day. Morning snacks will be provided.

We advise wearing old clothes as sometimes it gets messy!

In this relaxed, instructive workshop you will learn how to draw a realistic, Christmas themed penguin, with the option of turning it into a Christmas card. 

You will learn a variety of tips and techniques from a professional pet portrait artist which will be transferrable to your future projects should you wish to draw more animals. 

The workshop is suitable for adults who have an interest in drawing animals / birds and want to put coloured pencils to good use! 

All materials and full instructions will be provided to allow beginners and advanced artists alike to have fun and produce great results! 

Please bring your lunch. 

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Make Your Christmas Merry and Bright with Your Own Handcrafted Art!

Are you ready to unlock your inner artist & create something truly enchanting?  Welcome to the world of personalised stone artistry!

At The Willow Shack's Christmas Workshop, you will be shown how to turn the beauty of nature into a captivating, one-of-a-kind work of art. With our guidance and a wide array of carefully sourced materials, you'll embark on a creative journey ensuring your creation reflects your unique style and vision.

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Join fellow art enthusiasts in a warm and inviting environment, perfect for bonding and spreading holiday cheer. and leave with a heartfelt and memorable gift for your loved ones or a cherished addition to your own decor.

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Specialist art & craft classes will be running throughout autumn and winter by resident artists from D2. Previous workshops have included painting, bookbinding, textiles, crochet, mosaic and painting.

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See below for upcoming classes including:

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Animal portraits, bookbinding, stone artistry, crochet, silk painting, creative textiles. If you would like to join the mailing list, please click below and let us know your areas of interest. Suggestions for new workshops are always welcome.

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In this one day workshop you will learn how to make a wrap-around journal with a leather cover. This kind of binding opens flat and is perfect for artists, note-taking, scrapbooking or to carry around. They also make an ideal present for the festive season! 

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You will be introduced to basic concepts of bookbinding before practising sewing & experimenting with ways of making a tie for your book. You will then leave with a finished journal and the skills to do more at home with your own materials and a few simple tools! 

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Please bring to the class from home, a cutting mat if you have one and a ruler (preferably 30 cm long) and your lunch. All materials and specialist tools will be provided, free to use. Tools will be available to purchase if you fancy taking them home to do some more bookbinding! 

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In this one day workshop, you will learn how to make a Japanese style binding in two different variations: with a flexible paper cover and with a hard cover. This kind of binding is ideal for small notebooks to carry around and to make scrapbooks or photo albums. They also make an ideal present for the festive season! 

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You will be introduced to basic concepts of bookbinding before practising stab sewing and choosing between a variety of decorated papers to personalise your book. You will go home with two finished notebooks and the skills to do more at home with your own materials and a few simple tools! 

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Please bring to the class from home a cutting mat if you have one and a ruler (preferably 30 cm long) and your lunch. All materials and specialist tools will be provided, free to use. Tools will be available to purchase if you fancy taking them home to do some more bookbinding!