Art workshops

Hi! I am now offering watercolour workshops in the local area Staffordshire, UK and West Midlands. Please, get in touch if you are interested in organizing one with me marggalkina.illustration@gmail.com

Art workshops are usually focused on particular topic, medium, style. They are usually suitable for adult artists of all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner looking to learn how to draw and paint or an amateur artist looking to improve your art. Art workshops are longer (4-6 hours), all art materials will be included.

Upcoming workshops

Watercolour Techniques and Effects for Beginners and Improvers

Sunday 27th April

£75

Easy, fun and approachable workshop for absolutely everyone...total beginners and improvers.

You will create three to four mini-artworks using different tools. Less following step-by-step and very relaxed and inspiring!

Watercolour stones: using cling film and popular granulated paints.

Lavender wreath: using cups, cotton pads and metallic paints.

Birches: using masking tape and plastic cards

Green leaves: painting loose leaves and metallic paints

A relaxed, friendly environment with free parking right outside.
All materials, tea, coffee and cake included but please bring a packed lunch.

To book your place, please text Helen on 07790 356678 https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyBirdWorkshops

Workshop is refundable or transferable unless we manage to resell your place

Quirky Bird Workshops, Lodge Lane, Woodseaves, Staffordshire ST200NZ

Intuitive painting with watercolours

Sunday 11th May

£75

Amazing colour therapy combined with learning more about wet-on-wet techniques. You will be making at least three different artworks using professional paints from Daniel Smiths and Paul Rubens, granulating watercolour and salt.

You will be creating an abstract picture with a palette knife, flat brushes and watercolour tubes and everyone will be have different results.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

All materials, tea, coffee and cake included. Please bring a packed lunch.

To book your place, please text Helen on 07790 356678 or message me on https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyBirdWorkshops

Workshop is refundable or transferable unless we manage to resell your place

Loose Florals Watercolour Workshop

Sunday 2d February 10am- 4pm

£75

You will create two A4 size paintings of loose floral designs using larger size brushes. You will be using professional, brightly coloured paints, metallic paints (everyone's favourite!) and masking fluid.

Suitable for beginners and improvers.To book your place, please text Helen on 07790 356678 or message me on https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyBirdWorkshops

Workshop is refundable or transferable unless we manage to resell your place

Quirky Bird Workshops, Lodge Lane, Woodseaves, Staffordshire ST200NZ

Badger Watercolour workshop

Sunday 13th April 10am- 4pm

£75

Quirky Bird Workshops, Lodge Lane, Woodseaves, Staffordshire ST200NZ

Join us to paint this Badger under the expert guidance of Rita Gould.

If you'd love to learn how to paint with watercolours, want to improve your existing skills or simply fancy a relaxing day to yourself being creative with lovely like minded people, then come along to one of Rita Gould's fabulous workshops.
Rita is a professional artist and a really fantastic teacher with so much patience and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve in one day!

All materials, tea, coffee and cake included. Please bring a packed lunch.

To book your place, please text Helen on 07790 356678 or message me on https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyBirdWorkshops

Workshop is refundable or transferable unless we manage to resell your place

Bee and Flowers with Metallics

Sunday 18th May 10am- 4pm

£75

Suitable for beginners

Quirky Bird Workshops, Lodge Lane, Woodseaves, Staffordshire ST200NZ

Join us to paint this Bumble Bee with metallic paints under the expert guidance of Rita Gould.

If you'd love to learn how to paint with watercolours, want to improve your existing skills or simply fancy a relaxing day to yourself being creative with lovely like minded people, then come along to one of Rita Gould's fabulous workshops.
Rita is a professional artist and a really fantastic teacher with so much patience and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve in one day!

All materials, tea, coffee and cake included. Please bring a packed lunch.

To book your place, please text Helen on 07790 356678 or message me on https://www.facebook.com/QuirkyBirdWorkshops

Workshop is refundable or transferable unless we manage to resell your place