In this relaxed and creative one-day workshop, we’ll explore vibrant colour, expressive collage, and playful composition inspired by the work of Henri Matisse. Taking influence from Matisse’s bold paper cut-outs, simplified shapes and imaginative use of colour, we’ll experiment with collage, painting, drawing and mixed-media techniques to create expressive and personal artworks.
This session is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity, develop confidence with colour and experiment with composition in a supportive environment. No experience is needed to join - just an interest in art, colour and making!
You can choose to work on paper, card, canvas, or in a sketchbook, with no pressure to produce a finished piece. Instead, this workshop is about experimenting with shape, colour relationships, layering, and composition to develop your own creative ideas.
We will explore various techniques, such as cutting and arranging painted papers in the style of Matisse’s cut-outs, combining collage with drawing and painting and creating bold compositions using simplified organic forms. We will also experiment with colour contrast, pattern, texture and layering to create energetic and expressive work inspired by nature, interiors and abstract forms.
None - this course is open to all with an interest in art!
Please bring acrylic paints or gouache in a range of bright, vibrant colours such as ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, red, pink, green, orange and turquoise. You will also need brushes (a mixture of larger flat brushes and smaller detail brushes), scissors and glue sticks or PVA glue.
Please bring cartridge paper, coloured paper, sugar paper, or a sketchbook to work in. You may also wish to bring canvas paper or a small canvas board if you prefer. Coloured tissue paper, patterned paper, magazines, wrapping paper, old books, postcards, or any interesting printed imagery can also be incorporated into your collages.
Please note we do have some paper, paint, brushes and collage materials available, but you may wish to bring your own materials to continue working at home.
You may wish to attend further art workshops, or you could consider enrolling onto one of our longer art courses.