TALKS & DEMONSTRATIONS

I have now been giving talks and demonstrations to local organisations and art societies for more than ten years.
The work I do is considered by many to be therapeautic and has been well received by those who, whilst they are not able to paint or draw particularly well, can, after very little tuition, produce a good picture using materials that they can gather themselves throughout the year as part of the overall process.
The process is of course equally useful to more experienced artists to help broaden their existing tehniques and abilities.

I have worked with a variety of groups including disabled and special needs.

The talk takes approximately one hour during which I will explain the whole process and produce, from start to finish, a complete picture to demonstrate the technique.

I will also have available a selection of cards and small pictures that anyone who wishes may purchase as an example of my work.

WORKSHOPS

During the course of the workshop I will explain the process of collecting and preserving leaves, lichens, grasses and a variety of other useful materials that are easily available on walks in the country or the town and of course from our own gardens.
I will point out which species are not suitable for certain processes and also advise on how to 'grow your own' trees, hills and other essential features for use in the finished product.

Included in the actual creative process I will cover the following topics:

Choice of paper and other basic materials

Use of tools and adhesives

Creating and preserving colour

Which species for which effect

Composition

Including complimentry processes

Presentation and framing of the finished picture

Further techniques

Duration of the workshop can be half day, full day or split sessions depending on the depth of tuition required.
I will bring and supply all necessary materials. In addition, anyone who wishes is welcome to bring there own to include in their picture.
Some workshops are split into two sessions to include actually collecting drying and preserving materials and may be based around a visit to an open garden or other suitable sources.
Transport and lunch can be included as part of the arrangements.

FEES

Talk / Demonstration - approximately 1Hr

£30.00 plus mileage

Workshop

Half day 10:00am - 1.00pm

£60.00 plus materials and travelling expenses

Full day 10:00am - 4.00pm (lunch 1- 2pm)

£120.00 plus materials and travelling expenses

Split Workshops
Duration of split workshops can vary according to requirements but will generally be a combination of two half or full days.
Fees for split workshops start at £180 plus materials and travelling expenses.

Organisers are advised to book reasonably well in advance although I can sometimes be available at short notice.

Please contact me for further details