Workshops & Classes
My perfect day is spending time in Fig Tin, surrounded by paintings, pottery and the detritus of a working studio and gallery. It's a wonderful thing being able to inspire others to lose themselves for a while and play freely with paint, without rules.
Come and join me!​
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See all courses below...
​3 Days of Abstract Familiarity
It's like still life, but better!
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A longer, more in-depth weekend, with more time to make a glorious mess...see it as a mini art retreat!
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Available dates:
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May 16th, 17th & 18th FULL
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June 20th, 21st & 22nd FULL ​
6 places are available per weekend​​​
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​£365​​​​​​​​​
What You Can Expect
Dive into three creative-packed days in my fabulous Georgian studio in the heart of Bewdley. I'll share my technique that I've developed over 30 years! No drawing or planning - just pure imagination using memories of stuff you love. I have no idea what you'll create as it will be completely spontaneous...but it will be wonderful!
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Who It's For
Anyone! It doesn't matter what experience you have! I'll provide you with everything you'll need - loads of help or space to do your thing. We'll focus on theory (but nothing too heavy!) it just helps to see how and why a painting works or doesn't, and for me, it's vital for adding depth and confidence to your art, no matter where you’re starting from.
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What’s Included
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All materials provided, including:
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40x40cm 40x30cm & 30x30cm MDF boards
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Acrylic paper
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Dry media incl. ink-tense pencils and blocks, Caran D'ache Neo-pastels, Stabilo Woodies, and charcoal.
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System 3 & Galleria student grade plus Golden So-flat professional grade acrylic paints,
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Palettes
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Aprons
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Specialist tools, brushes, and scrapers plus a selection of take-home goodies
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Refreshments and a light lunch are also provided, with local options sourced fresh each morning.
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Bespoke float framing of your artwork £40
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Schedule
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Friday: 11 AM – 6 PM
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Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
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Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM​
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Cost
£365
This includes all materials, pastries on arrival, refreshments, and light lunches, with the addition of something nice to drink as we end our day together. You'll find many eateries and bars in this pretty riverside town, all within easy walking distance from the many Airbnbs.
Further details will be sent after booking and in the weeks before the workshop.
Spaces are limited to 6
Some images from previous workshops...
2 DAY WORKSHOP
​​2 Days of Abstract Familiarity
It's like still life, but better!​
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A wonderful couple of days painting, with permission to make a glorious mess...
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Dates:​​
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July 5th & 6th Hurry! Only 3 places available
more DATES FOR 2025 coming soon​​​​
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£275
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Come along to my studio for 2 full days of creativity and joyous mess!
I share all I can about my techniques...and my tea, and cakes!
I provide you with absolutely everything you need, you just bring yourself!
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So it's like the 3 day workshop, but condensed, however there's plenty of time as I guide you through my process and examining the elements and principles that really matter, nothing heavy but you'll see they make sense and together with a large dose of 'yes you can', you'll discover how to create wonderful depth to your artwork, worthy of any wall!
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Who's it for?
Whether or not you have any experience is unimportant, I treat each of you as individuals and give you the support you need. Don't compare yourself to anyone else either, it's your experience that matters. My promise is that you can, and will, create wonderful art, maybe not immediately, but you will!
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There is no drawing involved, no planning, nor sketching, no copying, no muse, no real things to look at... it's all from your imagination, your memories, and your idea of what you want your painting to look like. I'm just there to show you how.
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What’s Included​
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All materials provided, including:
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2x 40x30cm & 30x30cm MDF boards
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Acrylic paper.
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Dry media incl. ink-tense pencils and blocks, Caran D'ache Neo-pastels, Stabilo Woodies, and charcoal.
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System 3 & Galleria student grade plus Golden So-flat professional grade acrylic paints.
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Staywet palettes (homemade!)
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Aprons.
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Specialist tools, brushes and scrapers plus a selection of take-home goodies
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Framing is available on the day should you wish, all handmade locally to elevate your painting to wall-worthy artwork
(additional £40)
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Refreshments and a light lunch are provided daily, with local options sourced fresh each morning.
My wonder assistant Lucy will ensure you don't dehydrate or go hungry!
Saturday evening is an opportunity to eat out together in one of Bewdley's many eateries, that is if you'd like, no pressure but it is always a lovely thing to do!
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Schedule
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Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
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Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost
£275​​​
Further info and details are sent about a month before the weekend.​
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ONE DAY ABSTRACT FAMILIARITY
WORKSHOP
contemporary still-life
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June 7th 2 places avail
July 12th 2 places avail
10am - 4pm (ish)​
(bring a packed lunch, nip over to the cafe or the pub next door!)​​​​​
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Experience a more intuitive, spontaneous and imaginative approach to
contemporary still-life painting.
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Join me for a day of painting, and you'll see that with these techniques, you can create the most beautiful artwork!
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£95
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All materials are supplied, just bring yourself and a desire to let go and be free with paint!
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5 SPACES ONLY per session​
Book now by clicking the date on the calendar.
ONE-TO-ONE SESSIONS
1-2-1 guidance and tutoring, let me show you that you CAN.
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Dates and times are negotiable to suit us both, please give me plenty of notice so i can juggle a bit.
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Sessions are 4, 5 or 6 hours and include all materials and lunch/refreshments.​
I don't offer less than 4 hours as the process takes quite a while and there is a lot of mess to make.
4 hours - £160
5 hours - £190
6 hours - £220
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Please contact me to book
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CONTEMPORARY ACRYLIC PAINTING
4-WEEK COURSE
Something very different, learn about a wonderful way with acrylics, about colour, design, being brave with paint, and creating spontaneously without any plans or sketches.
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Day Classes​
TBC
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Evening Classes
TBC​
More dates to come later in the Autumn​
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4 x 2.5hr sessions - £140
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Download Info Sheet
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Fig Tin Gallery & Studio
93 Welch Gate, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 2AX
All sessions are held here in my working studio and gallery
Original art, prints, classes, workshops and all things creative!
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For updates please check my Instagram @sallyellisart
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