{"title":"Watercolour Workshops","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"watercolour-paint-and-print-pile-of-pebbles-karen-carter-thursday-24th-september-am","title":"Watercolour: Paint and Print a Pile of Pebbles with Karen Carter - Thursday 24th September am","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 24th September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10am - 12.30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho can resist picking up a pebble and holding it in your hand to admire its colours, textures and patterns. \u003cbr\u003eIn this fun workshop we will explore a variety of ways to work with pebbles as your inspiration, using beautiful subtle colour mixes (with some neat shortcuts to creating a soft muted palette).\u003cbr\u003eWe will work with a range of watercolour techniques – from traditional to more unusual - to create textures and pattern, looking at making abstract compositions using printed and painted shapes and mark-making. We will create a collection of images to use for cards or wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be lots of demos \u0026amp; step-by-step instruction in this fun and informal workshop. Karen will also be teaching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handprinted.co.uk%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20watercolour-sea-sand-sky-with-karen-carter-thursday-24th-september-pm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatercolour: Sea, Sand \u0026amp; Sky\u003c\/a\u003e from 1.30 - 4pm - why not book both and make a day of it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003cbr\u003eHeavy watercolour paper or Mixed Media paper (A4 or bigger)\u003cbr\u003eDrawing pencil; dip pen if you have one,  (The tutor will also bring some)\u003cbr\u003eWatercolours – whatever you have – if buying specially just buy primary colours and white (the tutor will also bring some)\u003cbr\u003eMixing palette, brushes (whatever you have), \u003cbr\u003eKitchen roll, apron (there are some aprons in the Handprinted studio)\u003cbr\u003eInspiration \/ source material (pebbles if you have some or pictures of pebbles – the tutor will also bring some)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren is an enthusiastic and experienced tutor specialising in printmaking, acrylics and mixed media. Her method of teaching is both informal but instructional, aiming to encourage everyone’s creativity in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Having worked for many years as a commercial artist she now divides her time between teaching and pursuing her own work, with involvement in exhibitions, studio trails and private commissions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our workshops take place in the Handprinted Studio, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 Arun Business Park, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9SX.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handprinted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58450280546685,"sku":"WORK-Carter-WC-PEBBLES-Sep26","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/6660\/2048\/files\/Pebbles2.jpg?v=1785329397"},{"product_id":"watercolour-sea-sand-sky-with-karen-carter-thursday-24th-september-pm","title":"Watercolour: Sea, Sand \u0026 Sky with Karen Carter -  Thursday 24th September pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 24th September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.30-4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold on to that holiday feeling with a fun workshop capturing the colours and light of sea, sand and sky!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will begin with colour mixing to create a palette of blues from Caribbean turquoise to deep dark stormy seas.\u003cbr\u003eWorking in an illustrative style we will use variety of techniques including resists, sgraffito, and white pen and paint, and play with layers and textures to capture a coastal scene….perfect for cards, wall art or simply to keep in your sketchbooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely no experience needed for this fun and informal workshop – just bring a big apron and prepare to play! Karen will also be teaching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handprinted.co.uk%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20watercolour-paint-and-print-pile-of-pebbles-karen-carter-thursday-24th-september-am\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatercolour: Paint and Print a Pile of Pebbles\u003c\/a\u003e from 10am -12.20 - why not book both and make a day of it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be lots of demos \u0026amp; step-by-step instruction in this fun and informal workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003cbr\u003eHeavy watercolour paper or Mixed Media paper (A4 or bigger)\u003cbr\u003eDrawing pencil\u003cbr\u003eWatercolours – whatever you have – if buying specially just buy primary colours and white (the tutor will also bring some to share with the group)\u003cbr\u003eMixing palette – a plate is fine, brushes (whatever you have – the tutor will bring some to borrow)\u003cbr\u003eKitchen roll\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren is an enthusiastic and experienced tutor specialising in printmaking, acrylics and mixed media. .Her method of teaching is both informal but instructional, aiming to encourage everyone’s creativity in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Having worked for many years as a commercial artist she now divides her time between teaching and pursuing her own work, with involvement in exhibitions, studio trails and private commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our workshops take place in the Handprinted Studio, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 Arun Business Park, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9SX.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handprinted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58451308675453,"sku":"WORK-Carter-WC-SAND-Sep26","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/6660\/2048\/files\/Seasandandsky1.jpg?v=1785334136"},{"product_id":"watercolour-sea-sand-sky-with-karen-carter-thursday-24th-september-pm-copy","title":"Watercolour: Paint \u0026 Print a Winter Wreath with Karen Carter - Thursday 3rd December 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 3rd December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10am - 12.30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake time to slow down and indulge in a bit of 'me' time with these gentle watercolour work-along sessions. We will potter about with paint and paper working our way through an absorbing project, emersed in the pleasure of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this session we will take our inspiration from winter leaves and berries, creating a decorative wreath or border design using paint, print and linework. There will be colour mixing demos, and some simple printing techniques using foam or food packaging. Add a little linework, a spot of spattering and maybe a bit of bling to complete your image!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can work small to make your images into Christmas cards or large and loose - the choice is yours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be lots of demos \u0026amp; step-by-step instruction in this fun and informal workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWatercolour paper or Mixed Media paper (A4 or bigger)\u003cbr\u003eDrawing pencil; dip pen if you have one (the tutor will also bring some)\u003cbr\u003eWatercolours - whatever you have - if buying specially just buy primary colours and white (the tutor will bring some)\u003cbr\u003eMixing palette, brushes (whatever you have - the tutor will also bring some)\u003cbr\u003eKitchen roll\u003cbr\u003eInspiration\/ source material (winter foliage if you have some, or pictures of some - the tutor will also bring some)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome materials will also be available in the Handprinted Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren is an enthusiastic and experienced tutor specialising in printmaking, acrylics and mixed media. 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