Sometimes members of the Friends of the Hatton like to send us reviews of workshops we have arranged. We like that and often feature them in our quarterly bulletins.
Today, I joined 6 other ladies in this workshop. We did exercises in portraying graduation of tonality using cross-hatching etc, to shape form. We also worked from a photo of the Three Graces, to show how tonality gives shape to the form, and how the position of the legs changes the body shape. We also … Continue reading Review of our recent Drawing Form workshop led by Theresa Poulton
I joined a group of happy ladies in March, to learn about Block Printing on fabric, from artist Jean Tinsley. Jean demonstrated the use of printing blocks and paint, and showed examples of possible designs. We then practiced using the printing blocks on a spare piece of calico, before designing our own tote bags. I enjoyed … Continue reading Reviews of the workshop Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley
Jo brought an impressive selection of materials and examples to the slow stitching workshop in April. Her enthusiasm for her craft was infectious. The session was perfectly pitched to accommodate beginners, who benefited from Jones demonstrations and advice, while giving scope to those with more experience with needle and embroidery thread. It was my first … Continue reading Reviews of the workshop Slow Stitching for Spring with Jo Duncan
This was my first workshop with the friends [of the Hatton]. The tutor Louise was excellent: lively and enthusiastic. the ‘memory book ‘ is such a lovely idea - and an appropriate creative way to memorialise a person , an event etc. Louise gave us lots of inspiration and methods to use.~Geraldine Morris-Dowling
This Christmas themed workshop was great! Kath provided excellent materials ; she enthusiastically encouraged us in making three charming Christmas decorations’ I wore my poinsettia as a brooch!Geraldine Morris-Dowling Items made at the Let’s have fun with fabrics workshop lead by Kath Price Items made at the Let’s have fun with fabrics workshop lead by … Continue reading Review of the workshop Let’s have fun with fabrics workshop lead by Kath Price
Jean thoughtfully provided good quality craft tools and a wide choice of materials for this workshop. She carefully explained and demonstrated the process which needed some concentration to fold and sew correctly. Jean also brought along examples of her many skills from basket weaving to book binding. We all produced two charming hanging birds. A … Continue reading Two reviews of the Hanging Birds workshop lead by Jean Tinsley
Despite my lack of artistic credentials and only the most rudimentary notions of AI, I was curious to know more about the ethical aspects of AI in relation to art and the artist and found Leila Hogarth's ‘playful talk and workshop with collage’ both fascinating and thought-provoking. Leila was engaging and encouraging throughout and her … Continue reading Two reviews by attendees of our recent AI workshop hosted by Dr Leila Hogarth
Wendy and I really enjoyed the short introduction to oil painting. Lindsey had worked so hard to have everything ready and laid out for us, which was so good to see when we arrived. She explained and demonstrated what we were to do and made sure everyone understood, and was very helpful if we didn't. … Continue reading Two reviews of our oil painting workshop hosted by Lindsey McLaren
We had such a wonderful time making some gorgeous little animals with Jo. Making the woollen hedgehogs and birds was a great choice for some relaxing, mindful crafting. As always Jo guided us expertly through the various steps and it was great to create something so instantly impactful and easily replicable. Sophie Cousin
What a happy way to spend a rainy Saturday in June! This workshop with Edward Hillier did exactly what it said on the tin - inspired us to paint more expressively. We focused on landscape works by David Bomberg and Joan Eardley, beginning with short exercises using charcoal to make bold strokes to outline the … Continue reading Review of our recent workshop by Edward Hillier
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