EVENTS
‘Beachscape’ watercolour scene workshop
Wednesday 5th June 2024, Yoxall Parish Hall (upstairs), Staffordshire, DE13 8NF
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Bryony’s Creative Crafts Workshops in Yoxall continues, with learning to paint watercolours, a ‘Beachscapes’ scene. In this friendly, relaxed workshop students will create a watery summer-themed seaside scene, using watercolours to explore techniques such as wet-on-wet, and working on pre-stretched paper. A frame to present your work can be bought on the night for £3 if you wish.
All materials are provided, no experience necessary, this is a beginner-friendly session.
*Please be aware, the workshop space is up some steps, and there is no alternative (lift) access. Parking available nearby at Sudbury Road car park.
‘Little Houses’ collages workshop
Wednesday 7th August 2024, Yoxall Parish Hall (upstairs), Staffordshire, DE13 8NF
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Come and see how I use pre-loved and textured papers to create sweet little house scenes. The collage house scenes are a great introduction to what is basically ‘drawing with shapes’.
Lots of tips and tricks will be given for you to make your own Home Sweet Home image for the wall or to give as a gift. Suitable for beginners to experienced makers, come along and spend a relaxing evening cutting and sticking with friends, all materials provided, including a small frame.
All materials are provided, no experience necessary, this is a beginner-friendly session.
*Please be aware, the workshop space is up some steps, and there is no alternative (lift) access. Parking available nearby at Sudbury Road car park.
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Christmas Cards & Tags workshop
Wednesday November 6th 2024, Yoxall Parish Hall (upstairs), Staffordshire, DE13 8NF
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Come and make that special person a unique Christmas card, using watercolours and collage techniques. You will also have the chance to produce 3 unique gift tags with customised ribbon details. All materials and decorative extra bits are provided.
Let’s start feeling festive!
All materials are provided, no experience necessary, this is a beginner-friendly session.
*Please be aware, the workshop space is up some steps, and there is no alternative (lift) access. Parking available nearby at Sudbury Road car park.
Create Watercolour Floral Cards Workshop
Wednesday 6th March 2024, Yoxall Parish Hall, Staffordshire, DE13 8NF
6.30pm - 8.30pm
A watercolour floral workshop to design and paint a pair of gorgeous quality greeting cards.
Meet friends & have a little creative me-time.
Join artist Bryony Halsted for an enjoyable painting class learning how to create easy floral designs for high quality greeting cards. Get in the floral vibe. You will get to make 2 original cards on watercolour card stock, (complete with envelopes so they can be gifted to a friend or loved one).
The designs taught will be a floral wreath circle, a swag and a posy design. This is a beginner-friendly workshop where you do not need to know a thing about watercolours or drawing flowers! By the end of this session you will have mastered mixing colours, painting different leaf and floral shapes, and will have some gorgeous hand-made creations to show off.
All materials will be provided and there will be handy worksheets with top tips for you to take away and remind you how to make more of your own designs at home.
This enjoyable Yoxall Crafts Session has limited numbers so please book early. If you cannot get a space, please do message me directly. I would then create a waiting list and if enough demand, I will offer a second session for this usually popular course.
*Please be aware, the workshop space is up some steps, and there is no alternative (lift) access. Parking available nearby at Sudbury Road car park.
‘Plant Shelfie’ collage workshop
Wednesday 7th February 2024, Yoxall Parish Hall, Staffordshire, DE13 8NF
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Bryony will be teaching her techniques for paper collage in the workshop ‘Plants Shelfie’, the first Creative Crafts Workshop for 2024, Yoxall. In this friendly workshop students will create a stylised leafy house plant scene, as an artwork to put in a provided wooden frame.
With Bryony’s top tips and advice, you will learn to draw different plant styles, and experience how to use mix-media collage to ‘draw’ with shapes. Improve your layout design skills when arranging your finished artwork, as well as improve confidence when selecting colour combinations and drawing with pen-line. To make a satisfyingly complete framed artwork, finish off your design with an uplifting phrase, (suggestions are provided) to give your artwork a positive and personalised message. Perfect to hang on your wall, or even give as a gift.
Come along for a fun evening of creative making. Any level of arts experience is catered for. Light refreshments and all materials, including a frame will be provided.
*Please be aware, the workshop space is up some steps, and there is no alternative (lift) access. Parking available nearby at Sudbury Road car park.
Christmas Market
Discover Yuletide Treasures at Birmingham Craft Centre's Christmas Market – 2nd December!
🎅🌟 Embrace the spirit of the season at the Birmingham Craft Centre, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Nether Whitacre. Our Christmas Market awaits you in the charming Wood ‘n’ Things courtyard at Whitacre Hall Farm, near Coleshill. 🎄
📅 Date: Saturday, 2nd December 2023 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Wood ‘n’ Things Courtyard, Whitacre Hall Farm, Nether Whitacre, near Coleshill, B46 2PD 🎟️ Admission: Free for all festive souls!
Step into a rustic paradise where the air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and the sound of holiday cheer. Our Christmas Market is the perfect place to find handcrafted gifts, indulge in seasonal treats, and soak up the joyous atmosphere.
From bespoke decorations to artisanal crafts, the stalls of our local craftsmen and women offer a plethora of unique finds that promise to add a touch of magic to your Christmas celebrations.
🌟 Event Features:
Handmade crafts and gifts
Seasonal food and beverages
Festive atmosphere in a historic setting
Free entry for a perfect family day out
Gather your loved ones and make a day of it – explore the stalls, enjoy the festive food, and revel in the community spirit. Let's make this Christmas Market a memorable start to your holiday season!
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Christmas Shopping Evening
Unwrap the Magic at Harlaston's Christmas Shopping Evening – Free Entry!
🎄✨ Step into a festive wonderland at the Harlaston Village Hall this season! Join us for an enchanting Christmas Shopping Evening and discover the joy of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. 🎁
📅 Date: 20th November 2023 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Venue: Harlaston Village Hall 🎟️ Admission: Absolutely Free!
Whether you're looking for handcrafted treasures, bespoke jewellery, or delightful home decor, our Christmas Shopping Evening is the ideal destination for discerning shoppers who cherish quality and creativity. 🛍️
Support local artisans and small businesses while enjoying a cosy, community atmosphere. With an array of unique and beautiful gifts, you're sure to find something special for everyone on your list.
Don't miss this opportunity to make your Christmas shopping experience both merry and memorable. We can't wait to welcome you to a night filled with festive cheer and extraordinary finds!
🌟 Highlights:
Unique gift ideas
Support for local businesses
A festive, community event
Free admission for all
Spread the word and bring a friend or two! Let's celebrate the season of giving and make this Christmas Shopping Evening a joyful gathering to remember.
Festive Gift Tags Workshop
🎨✨ Add a personal touch to your festive gifts this year with our exclusive Christmas Gifting Accessories and Tags Workshop! It's the perfect blend of creativity, festivity, and fun, all wrapped up in a bow of sparkling camaraderie. 🎁
Monogram Linocut Prints
Create an individual monogram letterform in linocut print form. Work with local Staffordshire artist Bryony Halsted to make an original illustrated letterform and explore this satisfying block print technique. All artist materials are included and home baked refreshments and hot drinks will break the session. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
Linocut Printing from Nature
Create a linocut print inspired by nature. A hands on workshop suitable for any level, all artist materials are provided. Take away a series of hand printed originals, and frame the very best! Workshop is led by local Staffordshire artist Bryony Halsted. Inspiration will come from the forest harvest surrounding gardens, and locally gathered flora in addition to other images of wildlife you might wish to include. Home baked refreshments and hot drinks are included.
Watercolour Florals
Enjoy a relaxing and fun session of painting florals with watercolours, from real life observations. Suitable for beginners through to those with more experience --a skills-based art workshop with local artist Bryony Halsted.
Creating paper collage Seasonal Decorations
Create a series of gorgeous Christmassy gifting accessories and tags which can adorn your presents and gifts this year under the tree. All materials will be provided. The perfect way to have a festive catch up with friends and get crafty!
Linocut Printmaking for Fun
Experience linocut printing techniques, to create a single colour relief print. Every student will create a unique design to frame and take home.
In this workshop techniques will be taught by artist Bryony Halsted, and it can be seen as an introduction to a printmaking technique which can be created without a press. Enjoy the process of exploring mark-making using printmaking tools, and get the satisfaction of seeing your efforts framed by the end of the session!
These art classes are intended to be relaxed and friendly opportunities to enjoy art in a peaceful and beautiful setting. The workshop is open to all levels -beginners to advanced artists welcome!
All art materials are supplied for use in this course. Reference photo imagery can be brought along as inspiration. Other imagery will be supplied by the teacher, to help with ideas for designs.
A refreshment break is included during this morning workshop session.
Landscapes in Collage and Paint
Tuesday 4th July 2023, Yoxall, Staffordshire
10am - 12.30pm
Learn how to make a simple but effective collaged and painted landscape scene. Each view will be made using a mixed media approach, using a mixture of hand-painted papers and collage materials drawn from a collection which will be provided. We will work from reference photos, but students are welcome to bring along additional items and landscape images for their own inspiration if they wish. All materials including a frame are provided, and any level of arts experience is welcome!
Come along for a morning of relaxing making, drawing and painting. Light refreshments will be provided mid-morning.
The workshop is held at the rural venue of Forest Harvest* at Woodmill, just outside of Yoxall. (Please search with Google Maps as this shows accurate location!) It has parking facilities through a gateway, look out for the green A-board when you arrive.
*Please be aware, the workshop space is up some steps, and there is no alternative (lift) access.