Join the overall winner of the 2023 Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition, to explore using oils to create atmospheric and expressive landscapes. In this course Annie Musgrove will focus on how to use light in the landscape to add interest and drama.

Cost: £55

To book please ring 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

£40 plus £5 for materials paid to tutor on the day

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Our willow angels course is perfect for anyone looking to add a unique and natural look to their indoor or outdoor space.

You will learn how to craft your own willow angels using locally sourced willow.

Cost: £30 (all materials included)

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

£40 plus £5 for materials paid to tutor on the day

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Felt Making, wet or dry - all techniques available! Suitable for complete beginners or the more experienced.

All day workshop, 3rd Friday of the month.
10am - 3pm

Upcoming sessions: Dec 20

Cost: £30 per session

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Watercolour classes with tutor Nicky Clarke

Tuesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11

Morning session: 10am - 12pm
Afternoon session: 1pm - 3pm

£22 per session

To book, contact Nicky directly on: 01460 281773 or email randnclarke@hotmail.co.uk

Painting is about ‘looking’ and drawing exercises our ‘looking’ skills and our awareness.

We will draw and paint on this course. Drawing exercises will designed to help us ‘see’ but painting is where we are aiming!

Beginners and experienced are all welcome to a relaxed class where everyone is encouraged and supported to work on individual choices and their own personal artistic development.

6 week course: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12

Wednesdays 9:45am - noon

£22 per session

To book, contact Juliet directly on: 01278 795364 or email: julietfarnese@gmail.com

Learn to paint gorgeous, illustrative floral pictures in acrylics in these monthly sessions suitable for beginners. Let your imagination flow as you explore a loose and expressive style.

Cost: £95 for 6 weeks
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12

1 - 3pm

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Linda Hampson’s ever popular pastel workshops.

6-week course on Thursdays: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13

10am - 1pm

£90 for 6 sessions

To book please ring 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Art journaling is a process of collage, writing & drawing.

A mindful class that allows you to experiment and try new things to create a wonderful book of memories to enjoy for years.

6 sessions: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13
Thursdays, 1.30pm - 3pm

Cost: £95 for 6 sessions

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Discover your creativity through writing short stories and flash fiction and find out how to make your writing shine. The course will cover how to start and keep going, story shapes and structure, point of view, and characterisation. 

Each week there will be writing prompts, time to share work and feedback so you can discover your writing super-skills

6-week course on Fridays: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14

10am - 12pm

Cost: £105 for 6 sessions

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Philippa's Introduction to Paper Quilling workshop is designed to be an enjoyable hands-on 'taster' session for groups of up to ten people.  The basic workshop lasts 2 - 3 hours, and includes the following elements: 

- An introduction to quilling and its history

- Examples of antique and contemporary quilling

- Basic techniques of paper coil making and creation of simple shapes

- The assembly of shapes to create a variety of quilled motifs.

By the end of the workshop, each participant will have made a quilled design to take away with them.  This typically takes the form of a small picture or greetings card.

Cost: £40 (plus £5 to the tutor on the day for materials)

To book please ring: 01460 54973

Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

£45 plus £5 for materials paid to tutor on the day

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

£45 plus £5 for materials paid to tutor on the day

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Watercolour classes with tutor Nicky Clarke

Tuesdays: Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1

Morning session: 10am - 12pm
Afternoon session: 1pm - 3pm

£22 per session

To book, contact Nicky directly on: 01460 281773 or email randnclarke@hotmail.co.uk

Painting is about ‘looking’ and drawing exercises our ‘looking’ skills and our awareness.

We will draw and paint on this course. Drawing exercises will designed to help us ‘see’ but painting is where we are aiming!

Beginners and experienced are all welcome to a relaxed class where everyone is encouraged and supported to work on individual choices and their own personal artistic development.

6 week course: Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2

Wednesdays 9:45am - noon

£22 per session

To book, contact Juliet directly on: 01278 795364 or email: julietfarnese@gmail.com

Learn to paint gorgeous, illustrative floral pictures in acrylics in these monthly sessions suitable for beginners. Let your imagination flow as you explore a loose and expressive style.

Cost: £95 for 6 weeks
Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2

1 - 3pm

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Linda Hampson’s ever popular pastel workshops.

6-week course on Thursdays: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3

10am - 1pm

£90 for 6 sessions

To book please ring 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Art journaling is a process of collage, writing & drawing.

A mindful class that allows you to experiment and try new things to create a wonderful book of memories to enjoy for years.

6 sessions: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3
Thursdays, 1.30pm - 3pm

Cost: £95 for 6 sessions

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Write the stories only you can write in this class. Tap into your creativity by responding to weekly writing prompts in class, underpinned by writing craft advice.

6-week course on Fridays: Feb. 28,  March 7,14, 21, 28, April 4.

10am - 12pm

Cost: £105 for 6 sessions

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

£45 plus £5 for materials paid to tutor on the day

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk

Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

£45 plus £5 for materials paid to tutor on the day

To book please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk