Bringing out the Artist in Everyone

Relaxed, playful art-making workshops for adults who want to explore, experiment, and surprise themselves.

These workshops are for anyone who’s curious about making art — whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, used to love art and miss it, or just feel like trying something new. No pressure, no perfection, and definitely no “right way” to do things.

 

We make art together, we experiment, we get a bit messy, and we build creative confidence along the way. Come on your own or with others — these workshops are for individuals and groups of all shapes and sizes.

 

Sessions are playful and exploratory, with time to slow down, try unfamiliar materials, and see what happens.

 

Sara facilitates hands-on experiments with paint, collage, drawing, printing, and 3D constructions from her studio in rural Northumberland — or brings the workshop to you, wherever you are. Her approach mixes collaborative making with gentle prompts, references to contemporary art, art history, music, and the surrounding landscape — all in service of (re)awakening the artist in everyone.

“I really enjoy the freedom of the space to work in and the chance to experiment. Emboldened by the sessions, I love working on the edge of my comfort zone. Art is amazing!”

 

“I’m loving learning new techniques and different ways of working – individually, in pairs or altogether. The studio space is great – a good size and it’s fun to work on a bigger scale than I would normally be able to.”

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Learning new creative skills (without it feeling like a lesson)
  • Freedom to make a mess and play with mixed media in an artist’s studio
  • Making and sharing ideas in pairs and small groups
  • Permission to think differently and follow your curiosity
  • New picture-making ideas to take home or share with your own communities

 

WORKSHOP OPTIONS

  • Half day (morning): 10am-1pm
  • Half day (afternoon): 2pm-5pm
  • Whole day: 10am-5pm
  • Weekend residential

 

COSTS

(Prices reduce for groups of more than 4 — bring a friend or three)

At Arts Lab Rural Peace Hub

All art materials included

Per person

  • Half day: £55 (refreshments included)
  • Whole day: £115 (refreshments & lunch included)
  • Weekend residential:
    • £400 (full board)
    • £330 (self-catering)

At Your Home / Venue

All art materials included

Per person

  • Half day: £50
  • Whole day: £100
  • Workshop leader travel expenses: TBC

GROUP SIZE

  • 1–10 people at Arts Lab
  • Max. 6 for residential weekends
  • 2–30 people at your home or venue

 

SUCCESS STORIES

Friends Everywhere at the Venice Biennale  *  Kitchen Table Art  *  Community Builder Training

FABULOUS SESSION ARTWORK

The Artist in Everyone online exhibitions

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