I haven’t done a self portrait since A level … which was late 90’s! Looking forward to the challenge, and would love to virtually see you there! 10am on The Arts School Facebook page each day of the week. I ask £5 a week if you are in a situation to pay, but know thatContinue reading “New week new start”
Tag Archives: Sophie Douglas
Drawing for Wellbeing
I have made a 10 minute drawing for well-being video. If you like it, please donate to The Royal Papworth Charity, they saved my husband life a few times over the years and right now they are facing unprecedented challenges which I know they will be dealing with with excellence and compassion.
This month at The Arts School
Hello. Welcome to your April newsletter. I hope you are well in this strange old world. Isolation will be very different for all of us, and I hope you are all finding positives, and staying well. I have now been in lock down for two weeks, very grateful that the weather was been good and thatContinue reading “This month at The Arts School”
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”
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”
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”
Roll up! Roll up!
Our next course is Figurative Drawing on bank holiday Monday August 28th. The day runs from 10:30-12:30, break of an hour for delicious lunch (let us know dietary requirements at time of booking), then 1:30-3pm we create! Course costs £90 and includes materials, and lunch, just bring yourself! Refer a friend and get 10% off.Continue reading “Roll up! Roll up!”