Poppy Field Workshop

Apologies to start---Ive got no idea on some of the names again--the Young At Art  group from Kidderminster--the photos showing me the order you were in have not come out---so I'm sorry no names on the pics--but you know who you are LOL... We had a full class on Saturday with 15 students who came from far and wide..here we have 6 year old Beth who made a grand job of her picture..she came along with her nanny -Debbie and cousins (I think!) 11 year old Nathan and 11 year old Aleya

Aleya made a great job--lovely colours in the grasses..

Debbie adding the poppies-watched closely by Nathan!

Nathan used big bold strokes on his grasses which worked well!

Its quite a amazing just how different the paintings turn out-even when they all use the same colour palette

None of the ladies had tried oils before so it was quite an eye opener for them to see just how easy it was to use--and no mess or smell either...

Everyone was amazed at how easy the painting came along..

The ladies have booked me to go and do a demo for the rest of the Young At Art group they belong to.so we are looking forward to that very much in June..

adding more detail to the grasses before the barley gets painted in..

Lots of movement in the grasses here..

Holly came along with her grandad Brian and her brother Jack...she had not painted like this before..and really enjoyed it!

Brian has been once before to paint Summer Day...he usually uses watercolours..

Jack adding his grasses in the foreground.

Barbara was bought a gift voucher by her sister Veronica who also attended the workshop-- she absolutely loved it--

Veronica starting her barley grasses....Shame my camera is still playing up--loads of photos just gone into thin air again....saving up for a new one now!

The children added some birds to their pictures at the end--don't they all look happy?

3 Happy artists

wonderful results everyone!

lovely bold results!

bit blurry-sorry

Fantastic paintings-will look forward to seeing you again!

Buttons and Beads!!!!!

I never thought I would see the day when I was excited about buttons and beads--but since my daughter Becki mentioned she would like a button bouquet for her wedding, and I said I would make her one---its been buttons, beads and pretty things all the way!

Im amazed at the amount of different colours,sizes and textures there are....and Im loving sorting them all out!   Ive been given many by friends and family, and bought loads from boot sales,antique fairs etc.I clean and sterilize them all before sorting into size and colours ...I have all sorts of beautiful bits to create bouquets with!

Ive had a few practise runs..

Love playing around with the colours..

Think I like the monochrome best so far though!

This is the first one--Im going to take it apart and start again,,,

Im sure I used to be a magpie in a previous life..I love glittery things!

reminds me of sweeties!

love these..

Had a practise at a button hole...quite pleased with it! Ive been out today and bought lots more bits from the boot sale--spent the afternoon cleaning it all ready to use! Got lots of stuff coming via the internet this week too...cant wait to get started again--one major job coming up--the summer house down the garden is to become my workshop--I will be able to keep it all together down there and the kitchen table will stay clear!