Workshops in London

Tue 6 June 2017

During this workshop you’ll discover and write your own personal mantra for everyday wisdom using oracle cards and quotes as starting points for inspiration. Guest artist Alessa Lanot will guide you to discover basic watercolour painting and colour mixing techniques. Learn to form letters using basic geometric shapes, and create your own beautiful painted letterforms based on classic typefaces. This mindful process is delicate and absorbing, with stunning results. This workshop is suited to all abilities, from those who have never picked up a paintbrush to experienced hobbyists.

Included in the price is a handcrafted workshop kit to keep, to allow you to develop your skills after class. The kit includes : a handmade Watercolour paint set, an extra fine watercolour brush, watercolour paper, lettering tools, and workshop handouts.

>> Click here to purchase your tickets for the Watercolored Mantras Workshop on Eventbrite! <<

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In this botanical watercolor workshop, you will learn about floral and botanical structures to help you gain confidence in your drawing and brush strokes. This class is open to beginners, and even those who have no experience with watercolour.

Get to know your paints, learn how to mix colours, and experiment with various watercolour techniques to help you create your own botanical masterpiece.This mindful process is delicate and absorbing, with stunning results. This workshop is suited to all abilities, from those who have never picked up a paintbrush to experienced hobbyists!

Local florist Edie Rose will be styling the table with plants and flowers to paint from, and purchase if you choose.

Included in the price is a handcrafted workshop kit to keep, to allow you to develop your skills after class. The kit includes : a handmade Watercolour paint set, a fine watercolour brush, watercolour paper, drawing tools, and workshop handouts.

>> Click here to purchase your tickets for the Botanical Watercolor Workshop on Eventbrite! <<

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Head & Hands is excited to present Alessandra Lanot, a surface pattern designer and craft instructor. For many years now, Alessa has been encouraging creativity by teaching watercolour and craft classes. With over 300 workshops to date, for beginners and ‘non-artists’. Whether you’re a first-timer, a hobbyist, looking to rekindle an old passion, or an artist who wants to try a new medium or style, LifeAfterBreakfast workshops are the perfect way to destress and to make time for oneself, to strike balance in everyday life, to learn something new, to make new friends (or bond with old ones!) and of course, to create beautiful things.