Acrylic classes over 6 sessions - all levels welcome with Juliet Farnese

6 week course: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15

Wednesdays 9:45am - 1pm

£105 for 6 sessions

To book, contact Juliet directly on: 07920 133 358 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
April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15

1.30 - 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: April 11, 18, 26, May 2, 9, 16

10am - 1pm

£90 for 6 sessions

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

Watercolour classes with tutor Nicky Clarke

Tuesdays: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14

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

£15 per session

To book, contact Nicky directly on: 01460 281773 or email randnclarke@hotmail.co.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: Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19

Cost: £30 per session

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

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

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

Cost: £40 (all materials included)

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

Explore your creativity, write more and have feedback.

Each week students are given themes in advance. The class Just write focuses on getting your stories written.

6-week course on Fridays: April 26, May 3, 24, 31, June 7, 14

10am - 12pm

Cost: £105 for 6 sessions

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

Gain an insight into glass fusing in this 2-hour workshop.

Choose from prepared glass in a variety of colours, shapes and textures to create a beautiful vibrant or pastel 4-inch hanging hearts as a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

No cutting is necessary.

Cost: £45 (all materials included)

Cold wax is a versatile medium which is mixed with traditional oil paints and applied with unconventional tools, with not a paint brush in sight!

£55 plus £10 for specialist materials to tutor on the day.

Tutor: Bev Purdue

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

A Blackdown Edge Artists workshop.

Join 2023's overall winner of the Ilminster Open Exhibition to explore using oils to create atmospheric and expressive landscapes in this one day class.

Cost: £50

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

Gain an insight into glass fusing in this 2-hour workshop.

Participants will create an exquisite transparent fused glass circlet measuring 4 inches which sparkles in the sun both indoors and outside.

An assortment of blue, turquoise and crystal clear glass will be prepared for you to choose from to make a unique piece of fused glass.

No cutting is necessary.

Cost: £45 (all materials included)

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

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

Cost: £40 (all materials included)

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

An Ideal follow on from the Introduction to Oil and Cold Wax Painting Workshop.

This workshop will explore shapes, tone, lines and colour relationships and preferred palette and look at ways in which you can present your finished works of art to express more of your individual style!

£62 plus £10 for specialist materials to tutor on the day.

Tutor: Bev Purdue

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

Acrylic classes over 6 sessions - all levels welcome with Juliet Farnese

6 week course: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10

Wednesdays 9:45am - 1pm

£105 for 6 sessions

To book, contact Juliet directly on: 07920 133 358 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
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10

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: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11

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: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11
Thursdays, 1.30pm - 3pm

Cost: £95 for 6 sessions

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

In this 2-hour workshop you will create four panels to replace the glass in a 20cm high lantern. Each panel measures 5cm x 13cm. and a selection of prepared glass will be available for you to create your own floral design. No cutting will be necessary.

You will be shown how to fix the glass into your lantern after it has been fused.    A battery operated tealight is included.

Cost: £60 (all materials included)

Watercolour classes with tutor Nicky Clarke

Tuesdays: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23

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

£15 per session

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

Gain an insight into glass fusing in this 2-hour workshop.

Choose from prepared glass in a variety of colours, shapes and textures to create a beautiful vibrant or pastel 4-inch hanging hearts as a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

No cutting is necessary.

Cost: £45 (all materials included)

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

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

Cost: £40 (all materials included)

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

Discover how to tap into your creativity to write short stories that matter to you. This course will help your writing flow; each week there will be plenty of prompts and opportunities to try different writing techniques.

6-week course on Fridays: June 28, July 5, 12, 26, August 2, 9

10am - 12pm

Cost: £105 for 6 sessions

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

Gain an insight into glass fusing in this 2-hour workshop.

Participants will create an exquisite transparent fused glass circlet measuring 4 inches which sparkles in the sun both indoors and outside.

An assortment of blue, turquoise and crystal clear glass will be prepared for you to choose from to make a unique piece of fused glass.

No cutting is necessary.

Cost: £45 (all materials included)

The workshop begins with a discussion of the energy powering a clockwork torch, and participants then make an elastic band toy and investigate the factors affecting their working. Children use junior hacksaws.

Age 5-7
Cost: £10

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

An Ideal follow on from the Introduction to Oil and Cold Wax Painting Workshop.

This workshop will explore shapes, tone, lines and colour relationships and preferred palette and look at ways in which you can present your finished works of art to express more of your individual style!

£62 plus £10 for specialist materials to tutor on the day.

Tutor: Bev Purdue

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

Linda Hampson’s popular summer ‘coloured pencil’ workshops

5-week course August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays, 10am - 3pm

Cost: £75 for 5 sessions

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

Cold wax is a versatile medium which is mixed with traditional oil paints and applied with unconventional tools, with not a paint brush in sight!

£55 plus £10 for specialist materials to tutor on the day.

Tutor: Bev Purdue

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