Sunday, 1st March 2026

14:00 - 16:30

The Mino Studio, Standish, Wigan

Studio Workshop | Painting, Paper, Fabric, Hand & Machine Stitch

Join me for a relaxed Sunday afternoon studio workshop at Mino Art School, inspired by the colour, pattern and the vibrant beauty of coral reefs.

We’ll take visual cues from reef environments — translucent blues and greens, flashes of coral pinks, soft neutrals and organic shapes — exploring how colour, line and texture can work together to create rhythm, depth and movement. This is an abstract, intuitive session, focused on process rather than perfection.

You’ll work with paper, paint, mark-making, transparent fabrics, combining layered colour with freehand machine embroidery and hand embellishment. Stitch is used in a loose, expressive way — rather than traditional embroidery. Threads may trail, overlap or break the surface, adding tactile interest and a sense of flow to the work. For beginners onwards. Fully qualified art teacher, small group. All materials and refreshments included.

Friday, 6 March 2026

18:30 - 21:00

The Mino Studio, Standish

An Arts & Crafts–Inspired Decorative Studio Workshop

Join me for a relaxed and carefully guided evening workshop in the Mino studio, inspired by the rich pattern, colour and decorative beauty of the Arts & Crafts movement and the work of William Morris.

This small-group studio session explores pattern and colour through a simple wax printing and painting process that produces beautiful, structured results — even if you’ve never drawn or painted before. Everything is demonstrated step by step, with a clear process to follow, so you can settle into the making and enjoy the rhythm and repetition of decorative design.

Working from a chosen curated Morris-inspired design, you’ll develop your piece using gentle line, pattern and colour, building confidence as you go. Inks and watercolours are used to create depth, harmony and subtle variation, while maintaining clarity and control throughout the design.

At the end of the session, your main artwork will be mounted and framed in a walnut-toned wood and glass frame, ready to take home and display. If time allows, you’ll also create additional smaller pieces, finished with clean window mounts.

Thursday, 19th March 2026

18:30

The Wayfarer, Alder Lane, Parbold WN8 7NL

Nordic folk art is loved for its decorative patterns, simple shapes and confident colour — often inspired by nature, seasons and traditional design. In this session, we’ll explore those influences in a contemporary way, focusing on pattern, symmetry and expressive mark-making rather than getting things “perfect”.

You’ll choose your design from a curated selection of Nordic-inspired motifs, and I’ll guide you step by step throughout the evening, with close-up demonstrations and plenty of individual support. You’ll be learning from a fully qualified Art & Design teacher, so whether you’re a complete beginner or have painting experience, you’ll feel completely supported.

We’ll work with a beautiful range of materials — including gouache, watercolours, acrylics, printing techniques and touches of gold leaf. You can explore what feels right for you on the night while building layers, colour and pattern into your piece.