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The Vegetable Patch of Life

Grow and tend a beautiful vegetable patch that reflects your own life.
Isle of Bute
In-person
£130 pp
2 session course
Beginner
Next available date:11th May 2024
What happens in this class?

In this workshop you will create a small artists’ book that holds flowerpots filled with our closest family and friends, seeds of hope, words of wisdom, rays of sunshine, positive thoughts and we’ll also sieve all the negativity into the compost bin!

As we walk around your life’s garden we’ll discover ways to create dawn light and calm moonlight into our daily routines. We’ll also work out how to make the grey dull rain filled days have a positive twist to them!

You will be able to work with collage, drawings, and painting, making envelopes, cut…

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Things to remember

We will be sited in the wonderful Sealladh Breagha Studio on the West coast of Bute. Ruth will be baking so there will be sweet treats to tempt you and tea and coffee available on the day.

Please bring your own lunch with you and snacks if you need them…

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FAQs
Do I need to be able to draw?
No! I will help you discover how to use pattern, colours , collage and drawing techniques that will make you feel comfortable using the materials and happy to continue on your road to discovering joyful creativity.
What is the access to the studio?
The studio is on the first floor and there are stairs involved and sadly I can't accommodate wheelchair users at this venue.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's plenty of parking at the studio.
Can I buy my lunch nearby?
There isn't a shop nearby but there are some cafés and shops in Rothesay which open early enough for you to buy your lunch on the way to the workshop.
What materials will I need to bring?
I will have some basic materials; colour pencils, drawing pens, paper for the pages and some for collage. Please feel free to bring your own materials you like working with and any papers you think would be fun to use for collage.
Booking Options
two session course2 classes
£130

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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Inkpot & Pen Workshops


Chrissie Nicholls; the person behind Inkpot & Pen, is an Inksmith working in illustration, map making, hand lettering, and printmaking.

Class Location
Sealladh Breagha
Isle of Bute
Rothesay
PA20 0QG
Isle of Bute

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