Hello. Welcome to your March newsletter. I am thoroughly enjoying my weekly Life Drawing sessions as an artist at Paddock Art Studio. Having a set time that I sit down and draw, stops me procrastinating or finding other jobs to do other than prioritising drawing for myself. It is a great space, that has lots goingContinue reading “March News Letter from The Arts School”
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January News Letter from The Arts School
Hello to 2020 – Happy New Year & welcome to your January newsletter – I hope you had a wonderful festive break and are feeling happy, healthy and vibrant for the year ahead. Do you make resolutions? Rather than resolutions I like to write a list of things I want to accomplish or develop inContinue reading “January News Letter from The Arts School”
Drawing and Wellbeing – never to late!
This Christmas I fibbed to my mother… I told her I had a work event and needed her to babysit but in-fact I was taking her to a craft night. She didn’t want to go, she “doesn’t do art, can’t”. Within a few minutes of the first activity (stamping) she announced it was calming! TheContinue reading “Drawing and Wellbeing – never to late!”
New course for January
WHAT: 4 week Observational Drawing course. Each week we will explore a different still life subject using a range of materials. Materials will be provided for the day (drawing/painting paper, paints etc) but please bring basics (sketchbook, pencil/pen and any materials you own that want to explore). WHERE: Ribs & Co, 8a George Street,, Hailsham,Continue reading “New course for January”
12monthchallenge -Mark Making
Our first Month of The Arts Schools 12 month challenge and for January 2019 it is MARK MAKING Drawing and Painting IS making marks. Without confidence to make marks you can’t draw, and we are all about drawing. Whether it is to make the drawing the art, to develop designs, or as a mindful meditation,Continue reading “12monthchallenge -Mark Making”
Come and see me work!
I have been quiet for a while as I have been developing my business (The Arts School), raising a toddler boy, and making some work, but I am now back! I have (for my sins) organised another group exhibition as part of the Hailsham Festival artists trail and I would love you to come andContinue reading “Come and see me work!”
The Arts School
Two years ago, whilst pregnant with my son and daydreaming about the future, I bought the domain name of The Arts School. One year ago I met Sam and we had the idea to combine our ideas at her lovely space and The Arts School was born! Its been a busy year and as weContinue reading “The Arts School”
Starting new projects- having reflective weeks
The inspiration word for The Arts School‘s 52 week challenge this week is SELF. I am using it to reflect on where I am with my own art practise and what I want to do this year. It’s great to spend some time stopping to look both in and out. So far (it’s day one!)Continue reading “Starting new projects- having reflective weeks”
2018 – The Arts School
Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted and the reasons good! The Arts School is up and running and I am loving teaching again! Now we start the new year with lots of courses and a new teacher working with us teaching watercolour (Jo Hudson). Come and take a class and hopefully enjoyContinue reading “2018 – The Arts School”
The Arts School
Getting ready to run a taster day at The Arts School tomorrow. General Art is one of my favourite courses as it is project based and gives you a chance to try different materials out and develop your own ideas and work. If you are interested in this course or any others, please visit orContinue reading “The Arts School”
Sophie Douglas and The Arts School 