Art for All

A new block of Art for All courses will be running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Ockment Centre from August 28th.  Funded by the National Lottery, the classes are terrific value at just £8 for a 4 week course. 

The Art for All project aims to develop new creative skills and bring people together to help combat social isolation.  

‘I left the class feeling positive, less stressed and with a spring in my step!’ said one participant.  Another commented that the classes provide a space for ‘meeting people in a safe environment, not being stuck at home on my own.’

All classes are aimed at beginners.  They are lead by experienced art teachers from the community art organisation West Devon Art Workshops.

The courses are as follows:

Tuesday mornings 10am to 1pm:

Course 1 (beginning August 28th for four weeks): Wire Art – exploring joining and embellishing wire to create decorative forms;

Course 2 (beginning September 25th for four weeks): Monoprinting and Drypoint – try these 2 complimentary printing techniques based on drawing and tracing.

Wednesday afternoons 1.30pm to 4.30pm:

Course 3 (beginning August 29th for four weeks): Collaged Townscapes – Create decorative, vibrant images of buildings using collage, stencilling, stamps, inks and paint.

Course 4 (beginning September 26th for four weeks): Cloth, Paper, Paint & Stitch – explore mixed media collage embellished with stitch.

To find out more, telephone Andy & Gill Cairns from West Devon Art Workshops on 01822 258351 or email westdevonartworkshops@gmail.com.