Turning our backs to 'the rules' of watercolour, we will explore its diversity as a medium and look at how it can be used to make bold pieces of work.
We will begin the course exploring the Caged Bird's Song exhibition and consider the use of watercolour in Ofili's work. Back in the studio we will look at the concept of using pattern, colour and narrative as a driving force for making a painting. Working from a studio set up, you will make a series of exploratory pieces before developing a sustained finished painting put in to action all the processes you have learned.
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READ MOREDovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
READ MOREThis tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
READ MOREUnwind and get creative at Dovecot's Sip and Stitched evening! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to explore our inspiring exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art.
READ MOREJoin Rachel of The Modern Crafter for a relaxing embroidery workshop suitable for beginners at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 18th January!
READ MORECelebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!
READ MORECreate your own delightful Japanese pin cushion using Sashiko stitching at Dovecot Studios on Friday 24th January!
READ MORELearn to create beautiful paper roses at Dovecot Studios paper floristry workshop on Saturday 1st February!
READ MOREMeet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!
READ MOREThis 2 day tapestry weaving experience is a rare chance to develop a range of tapestry weaving skills at Dovecot Studios, the UK’s longest running tapestry studio, on 6th & 7th February.
READ MOREDiscover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
READ MORELearn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own floral embroidery at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 8th February!
READ MOREAimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron on 20th February at Dovecot Studios to create a leather or pleather bound sketchbook with a woven spine!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron to create your own handbound needle book using remnant leather and fabric at this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 22nd February!
READ MORELearn to hand embroider using beads and sequins whilst making your own sequin shapes and beaded embellishments at Dovecot Studios on 28th February!
READ MORELearn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs and memorabilia and incorporate them into your artworks created within this workshop at Dovecot Studios!
READ MOREJoin Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of the Royal School of Needlework, at Dovecot Studios on 1st March for this special talk that explores the history of the Royal School of Needlework’s collection!
READ MOREJoin celebrated designer Dame Zandra Rhodes in conversation with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey about her latest book 'ICONIC' on Wednesday 5th March!
READ MORELearn how to use four simple stitches to embroider flowers in an expressive style on this workshop at Dovecot Studios in March!
READ MOREThis tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a chance to develop your weaving skills!
READ MOREJoin Dovecot Studios on 22nd March and learn how to make beautiful paper Daffodils - an ideal gift for friends and family!
READ MOREJoin Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 22nd March to learn 3-dimensional stitches using thread!
READ MORECreate your own mini-ricebag, traditionally used to hold temple offerings of rice and other goods, at Dovecot Studio on 29th March!
READ MOREBack by popular demand, come and spend a fun filled morning with the Cyrenians learning how to make delicious Chinese dumplings!
READ MOREJoin The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.
READ MOREThis tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
READ MOREUnwind and get creative at Dovecot's Sip and Stitched evening! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to explore our inspiring exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art.
READ MORECome and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!
READ MORECome and join the the Universal School of Holistic Therapies for 90 minutes of complete relaxation, sound immersion, meditation and reiki at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
READ MOREArtisan Stitch is holding a free-motion embroidery workshop, a useful textile art skill, on Friday 17th January!
READ MOREThe Scottish Institute are thrilled to announce a series of Elite Intensives hosted by their exceptional Artists in Residence and Programme Leaders, White & Givan.
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