New to pastels? Start here. Discover the history of this beautiful medium, see materials and techniques demonstrated live, and learn the difference between oil and soft chalk pastels. Perfect for first-timers with no experience needed.

Get creative with Paint Away Events in our first session: a fun and relaxing Candle Painting Workshop! You’ll get the chance to transform your own candle into a colourful work of art, experimenting with beautiful designs, patterns and your own creative ideas. Whether you’re naturally artistic or haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years, this session is all about having fun, trying something different and enjoying the experience. No painting experience is needed, just come along, get creative and Paint Away!

Gel plate printing is a quick and easy method that lets you experiment with a simple printmaking technique.

We will be producing botanical prints using leaves and flowers.

... or how to draw better from observation using some fun exercises.

In this workshop we’ll be looking at a still life of interesting, everyday shapes such as pots, bowls, fruit, flowers and finding ways of drawing them that is relaxing, sometimes exciting and hopefully fun.

Take your pastel skills further. Working from a primary source (drawing directly from a subject), you'll practice selecting, reviewing, and refining your composition as you develop a finished piece. Best suited to those with some prior pastel experience.

Celebrate the unmistakable style and spirit of Frida Kahlo with a fantastic painting experience.

... or how to draw better from observation using some fun exercises.

In this workshop we'll be looking at a still life of interesting, everyday shapes such as pots, bowls, fruit, flowers and finding ways of drawing them that is relaxing, sometimes exciting and hopefully fun.

Gel plate printing is a quick and easy method that lets you experiment with a simple printmaking technique.

We will be producing botanical prints using leaves and flowers.

Ready to pick up the pastels yourself? In this hands-on session, you'll create your own artwork in soft pastel, working from a secondary source (like a photo) while building confidence and developing your technique. Some familiarity with the medium is helpful but not essential.

Celebrate the unmistakable style and spirit of Frida Kahlo with a fantastic painting experience.