Mask Decorating Workshop
Georgina Moir is a local artist who will be running a free mask decorating workshop for children at the Lindfield Art Studio on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September from 1.30 – 2.30pm. Come and decorate a mask to take away! Please note there will also be a free Prosecco hour for parents to enjoy while your children are creating! The Lindfield Art Studio are running an art raffle to win an art gift from one of the displaying artists, you can come and see the art that is on display as part of the Art Trail and Open Studio and there will also be space to sit and the garden and soak up the sun!
Brett Hudson: Drawing workshop
Brett Hudson will be basing the demo on his Lindfield Life paintings, and will talk to people about how he gets his ideas, show sketch books and other paintings.
To finish he will draw a large picture from scratch to show how he draws people and houses, hopefully giving people an insight into the process of creating a Lindfield Life painting.
Art Café
On Sunday 22nd September Lindfield Art Studio will be opening their doors so that Festival visitors can enjoy an Art Café and DJ Set between 11.00am and 3.00pm.
Homemade cakes and refreshments will be served in the Studio Garden and Art will be on sale all day. Exhibiting artists will be there to chat to and relaxed soft funk music will keep the atmosphere relaxed and chilled.
The Open House will be running a raffle for an art gift from one of the amazing artists at the Studio and a free Prosecco hour for adults to enjoy between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.
Free Workshops at 11.30am and 1.30pm too.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Open House!
More information about Lindfield Art Studio can be found on their website here.
Weaving Workshop with Jess McGahan
This introduction to loom weaving workshop is open to adults and children. This workshop will be led by local fibre artist, Jess McGahan on Sunday 22nd September from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the King Edward Hall Library.
Using a selection of fibres, adults will learn how to create a bespoke woven wall hanging, focussing on the basic techniques of tapestry weaving. Children will be taught to make a colourful, one of a kind bookmark of their own design.
All attendees will be provided with a craft loom which they will be able to keep to continue their weaving projects at home.
Materials will be provided to inspire your designs.
Make sure to book your place here now!
Drawing with Stitch with Shelley Morrow
A fun workshop for parents and children to work together to create a stitched picture on canvas from your own picture or line drawing, using different stitches. All materials will be supplied. This event is suitable for any carer with a child aged 8 years old and over. Please note that places are limited so make sure to book well in advance. This event costs £10.00 for one person, £15.00 for one carer and child or £20.00 for one carer and two children. Book your tickets here now!
About Shelley: Shelley Morrow is a figurative artist based in Brighton where she runs life drawing classes and workshops. She specialises in watercolour and hand embroidery often seeking out the movement and gesture of a pose rather than a representational likeness.
Mask Decorating Workshop
Georgina Moir is a local artist who will be running a free mask decorating workshop for children at the Lindfield Art Studio on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September from 1.30 – 2.30pm.. Come and decorate a mask to take away! Please note there will also be a free Prosecco hour for parents to enjoy while your children are creating! The Lindfield Art Studio are running an art raffle to win an art gift from one of the displaying artists, you can come and see the art that is on display as part of the Art Trail and Open Studio and there will also be space to sit and the garden and soak up the sun!
Shelley Morrow
Shelley Morrow is a figurative artist based in Brighton where she runs life drawing classes and workshops. She specialises in watercolour and hand embroidery often seeking out the movement and gesture of a pose rather than a representational likeness. Shelley exhibits regularly across U.K. and will be displaying her work at Lindfield Primary Academy on Saturday 21st September from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 22nd September between 10.00am to 4.00pm as part of the 2019 Lindfield Arts Festival. More information about Shelly’s work can be found on her website here.
Telar de Luna
Fibre artist Jess McGahan set up Telar de Luna to create bespoke handwoven artworks. Often using photographs taken whilst travelling, Jess is inspired by nature and, in particular, coastal scenes. First introduced to textile art through hand embroidery when studying at Durham University, Jess has a City and Guilds Certification in Hand Stitch. Drawn to texture and warm colour palettes, Jess is able to work on a commission basis on small to large scale pieces.
Her work will be displayed at Lindfield Primary Academy on Saturday 21st September from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 22nd September between 10.00am and 4.00pm. More examples of her work can be found through her Instagram here or bought through her Etsy shop here.
Jo Hodder
Jo Hodder is an artist who has been painting from her home in Sussex for over thirty years. Jo paints a variety of subjects and enjoys all mediums, including acrylic, watercolour, oil, pen and mixed media. Her versatility leads to a high demand for commissions such as portraits, landscapes, family homes and animals, and her more experimental impressionist work has received international acclaim.
Jo’s work will be exhibited at Lindfield Primary Academy on Saturday 21st September from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 22nd September between 10.00am and 4.00pm as part of the 2019 Lindfield Arts Festival. More information about Jo and her work can be found on her website here.
