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Creative Space Classes

Classes are fully booked and waiting list is currently closed.

Creative Space classes allow you to explore your creativity in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. They take place at the Scout Hall, Dean Park in Peebles on  Fridays at 9.30 - 11.30am, typically in blocks of 4 classes at a cost of £50.

Suggested materials:  pencil, pen or charcoal;

                                      watercolour, acrylics or pastels (red, yellow, blue and white);

                                      mixing palette;

                                      paper;

                                      brushes;

                                      water pot;

                                      collage materials and tools (optional).

Coffee and tea provided.

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​2025 DATES​​​

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17/1 - 7/2    New Year Block

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ELEMENTS

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In Greek philosophy the Universe was supposed to be made up of four elements: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. We’re going to use this categorisation to structure the 4 weeks of this block. These elements can also be used to inspire any/every aspect of your work.

What genre would you like to explore? Portraiture, landscape, abstract, still life, experimental? Or a mixture?

Which media? Textiles, print, charcoal, acrylic, mixed media, photography, water colour?

Bring along some materials that will allow you to explore.

 

For week 1, think of the lines made by the movement of WATER.

Here are some ideas: do a portrait with a background of water, paint the shapes of the river as it joins the sea, draw a glass of water, experiment with the effects of water on your materials.

 Week 2. Do some line drawings of WATER. Waves and ripples. Reflections. Do a portrait with a background of water, draw a glass of water, paint the shapes of a river as it joins the sea; experiment with the effect of water on your materials.

 Week 3. Consider the texture of EARTH. Bring in some earth and make marks with it, do a worm’s eye view landscape; do a portrait in earth colours, then add some bright colour in the shadows or highlights.

 Week 4.Think about the effects of AIR, particularly its shape and movement . Paint the air in between a group of people; imagine the shape of your breath; show the way the air moves in a landscape; make a hanging piece which will be animated by the air.

2025 DATES

17/1 -7/2    New Year Block

28/2 - 21/3 Spring Block

18/4 -9/5    Easter Block (Provisional)

23/5 - 13/6 Summer Block

 

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