Newsletter - Mothers Day 2021

 

I hope that you are all well and keeping positive at this time.   I have a couple of Mother's Day treats for you; a workshop for all ages and a FREE downloadable colouring page.  I also have a brand new FREE event 'Chat and Sketch' coming up in the Easter holidays.  Come along, online, and enjoy drawing and painting along with me from the comfort of your own home. See below for details.

Colourful Hummingbird and Flowers  Mother’s Day Online Workshop for All Ages 13th March 2021 3pm Online  All abilities, all ages are welcome.    Tickets  Joint ticket for 2 people* £8.00 + £0.67 booking fee Single ticket £5.50 + £0.46 booking fee *Admits Two participants (adult and child or two adults). The two participants do not need to be in the same house, but will need to give both their names to be admitted. Description Create an artwork for mother’s day or take part in this workshop together with your mum! You will be drawing or painting a fabulous, colourful hummingbird with guidance from Tutor Bethany Y Milam. Have fun with colour, mixed media and learn some new techniques along the way. The session will last approximately two hours. Draw/paint along or just watch, it is up to you. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and I will make some time for individual feedback on your artwork at the end of each session (allow another 15 mins on class time if you would like feedback). Materials You can take part with whatever you have to hand from felt tips to paints, collage to pastels. But here are some suggestions: Reference photo printed out (a download link will be on the Eticket). HB pencil A4 or A3 Paper (cartridge, watercolour or mixed media paper will be best) Paints: watercolour, acrylic, poster paint, inks… Dry media: pencils, felt tips, pastels, pens… Brushes, palette, water pot Eraser and pencil sharpener Glue and coloured paper to collage (old magazines, wrapping paper…) Glitter, sequins etc. Apron and something to cover your table. You may also want a damp cloth or wet wipes to clean your fingers!

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Mother's Day Colouring Page Spring Primroses Download your free PDF colouring page from my website here.  Colour your own delicate bouquet of early spring primroses for Mother's Day.

Chat and Sketch ‘The Supper at Emmaus’ FREE 13th April 2021 2.30pm Online workshop will be held on Zoom.   This interactive session will start with a short talk introducing you to the painting ‘The Supper at Emmaus’ by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, there will then be an open discussion and time to ask questions about the artwork. Throughout the session there will be drawing exercises led by the tutor to help you explore the painting by creating your own sketches. This will be a friendly and informal event where you can chat about art as you enjoy sketching together. If you would like to show your drawings at the end of the session, there will be time to do this although there is no pressure to do so. The session will last approximately one and a half hours. Please note - the Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode to the session and Links to view the artwork being discussed will be in the 'additional details' section of your Eticket from Ticketsource, you may like to have this viewable in a separate window or on another device during the session. Materials you will need: You can take part with just a pencil and paper but might also like to use other media. Coloured pencils or any other colour media can be used if required. Caravaggio - National Gallery, London web site, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=270022

This event is FREE but please book a space here

Greetings cards for sale I am in the process of taking more pictures of my Greetings cards to add to my website, I have a number that would be suitable for different occasions: Mother's Day, Easter, Birthdays and more. So if you are looking for something special do get in touch. Cards can be collected (with social distancing) or posted.  Printed Cards - packs of 5 for £10 including first class P&P within the UK or £8.10 if collecting. Cards are photographically printed from original artworks, they are blank inside for your own message. Cards are A6 with envelopes or for square images 5” x 5” cards with envelopes. Printed Cards Mix and Match any 5 designs: Simply state the title of the artwork you would like on your card(s) most of my artworks can be printed as a card. Button Cards - packs of 5 for £10 including first class P&P within the UK or £8.10 if collecting. Cards are handmade from reused buttons with hand drawn designs, they are blank inside for your own message. Please note these cards contain small parts which may pose a choking hazard and are not suitable for young children. Cards are either A6, 5” x 5” or mini 10cm x 10cm size, all with envelopes. Please state a size preference if you have one. Button Cards Mix and Match any 5 designs: Simply state the design you would like on your card(s) (see the letters/numbers on the photos below). As these cards are all hand drawn/made the designs may vary slightly from the photographs. I may also be able to add additional wording (Mum, Dad, Happy Christmas etc.) either to the front if there is space or inside, if requested when ordering.

I have Original artwork available for sale from my website, please get in contact if you are interested.

Workshops and Demonstrations Forest Light in Watercolour – Online Art Workshop 21 March 2021 3pm Adult £8.00 + £0.67 booking fee Child £6.00 + £0.50 booking fee click here to view full workshop details and book Marvellous March Hare in Watercolour – Online Art Demonstration Wednesday 31st March 2021 7pm Adult £8.00 + £0.67 booking fee Child £6.00 + £0.50 booking fee click here to view full workshop details and book Easter Chick in Acrylic – Online Art Workshop Saturday 3rd April 2021 3pm Adult £9.00 + £0.76 booking fee Child £7.00 + £0.59 booking fee click here to view full workshop details and book Delightful Duckling in Coloured Pencil – Online Art Demonstration Tuesday 6 April 2021 3pm Adult £8.00 + £0.67 booking fee Child £6.00 + £0.50 booking fee click here to view full workshop details and book

And lastly a big thank you to you all, for your support. Keep painting! Bethany x