I thought it would be really lovely to share with you what goes on in my daily life as an artist and in particular what the journey is for that finished artwork or painting and finally a beautiful greetings Card! Starting in my Garden, growing flowers from seed. nurturing, creating by hand, painting and transferring something beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
So here is a little snapshot in video form. It’s so difficult to show sometimes how all the strands of an Artists way of life are so closely interconnected, one does not exist without another. So I have tried my best in a little video.
Have a wonderful long weekend and if you like my cards I will pop the link below for you to order. So easy and they arrive through your letterbox, just like that.
One of the lovely things to have come out of our time spent at home together has been rediscovering writing to loved ones, family and friends. Yes our teenage children still send messages through social media, but it has been really special to sit around the kitchen table and really think about what kind messages to write to Grandma or to family friends and how it will make them smile!
Our blank Greetings cards have been the perfect choice to send because there is just enough space to create a special message and weekly update and the children and adults have loved picking different designs to ‘surprise’ each time. They are so uplifting and cheerful and have been written and received with joy! It is particularly lovely to know that each of the cards started out as a painting and that the cheery names are on the back.
Did you know that the custom of sending greetings cards can be traced back to early Egyption times when greetings were exchanged on pyrus scrolls and then in Europe by the early 15th Century handmade paper cards.
Whilst the greetings cards are not on pyrus paper, they are helpful to the environment printed on sustainably sourced fsc card stock and inside compostable cellos.
With so many to choose from, everyone can be included and you are sure to raise a smile- for many weeks because who doesn’t like to display their card with beautiful sentiments where it can be reread?
20% Sale Coming this weekend on my online shop🎨🌻as part of the wonderful Pop up Market with Country Living UK❤ Sign up to get your discount codes for my online shop! Lots of other lovely Artisans and makers too!On Instagram or through the Contry Living Facebook link 😊 or through their website http://www.countrylivinguk.com
A lovely hello to everyone!! It has been such a different time for us all and we are now already nearing the end of the Spring season. I hope you are safe and well. I have mostly been supporting my three boys at home with their learning, gardening and trying to paint the beauty around such as blossom.
Although we do not yet know when we will be able to resume get togethers and days out – I have some good news for you. I am joining forces with Country Living and joining many Artisans in a big online pop up Artisan Market this weekend starting midnight on Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May.
I want to make sure you get access to discount codes for my shop for this event! There will be 20% off everything – including all original Artwork with the exception of workshops and classes! You will also be able to shop with many other Artisan makers too, supporting small independents like myself- which I might add we are truly grateful for right Now xx
To access the codes sign up through the link below or on Instagram @Clartisans in the link at the top of the page! I will look forward to seeing you there
Deliveries of cards by bicycle to local villages, thanks to my son for fitting my basket.
Please find my New YouTube Channel where I am delighted to be able to stay in contact with all my lovely Art Class members, Workshop friends and everyone else who is interested in Art and picking up a few helpful Tips. Love and Kindness to you XXX
The Enchanted Landscapes, Myths and Legends Painting Art Workshop near Thirsk Was truly magical! The photo above tells an important story of transformation and what being an artist is truly about.
I just love to see the transformation when creativity is encouraged, supported and guided! It is absolutely wonderful to see all the blank canvases which are filled over the session with marks, colours and layers of wonderful careful thinking, placement, colours which have been mixed and tried out first and each of those lines is a brave and bold go at painting! Each person’s painting is a representation of the faith they had in the process, even when it does not often look how we want it to until sometimes the last part of the session.
The transformation is also very much about every lovely person’s connection with their own piece, getting lost in the flow of painting and the real joy in their progress realising how much they have learned over the time and then to really see what a wonderful, unique artwork they have done!! It is so fantastic! Even though I know what to expect, I’m still so happy to be lucky enough to be a part of this very special process as coach and teacher! It still blows me away. It doesn’t matter about age either younger or older, the joy is there for everyone, in little moments of surprise about what they have produced!
Caught in the special creative flowObserving creative transformation
Creating time for Art is really positive. For our well being, being lost in the moment, relaxing and enjoying colours and especially playing and experimenting. Can you be an Artist- Of course you can! If you would like to join the next workshop, please click the links, you are always very welcome to join us X
I am so pleased to announce that following the success and interest in the Autumn and Winter block of Art classes at Thirsk and Sowerby Town hall, lovely ground floor Annex, the Spring block of weekly Art Classes will be beginning in March! There are evening classes or daytime classes running over 6 weeks each for 2 hours. New subjects will be introduced.
Click photo to book Daytime Art Classes ThirskClick picture to book Evening Art Classes in Thirsk
I welcome anyone who wants to join the Art Classes daytime or evening, complete beginner, hobby artist and semi/ professional artists are all welcome! All you need is an attitude of wanting to try.I am an experienced, supportive teacher and working artist and will help to guide, encourage and offer tips and techniques to build both your confidence and skills at Your level. Everyone works successfully at their own journey point in the Art Classes. This is meant to be as much a relaxing and welcoming class, where you can switch off from everyday life and focus on the enjoyment of learning to create in different ways, it isn’t designed to be a competitive environment at all.
What is the cost?
Each week costs £12.50 and that includes two hours including tuition, tips, one to one tuition as part of a group, hot drinks and biscuits, cake or fruit. You will need to btring your own materials and guidance is given for this ahead of time so you have plenty of time to arrange this.There is an early bird offer which is available until 3rd March when all 6 sessions are paid in advance for £70.
How can these Art Classes help me?
You will be part of a group of people who are also interested in Art, where positive comments and praise are encouraged. You will feel welcome! Many of my art group have continued and report that they really look forward to coming each week. Of course you will feel more confident as the weeks go on and learn new ways to create which is lovely in itself. In addition we also have an art class outing arranged for Spring which is Art focused but of course fun too!
Warm the heart with creativity on a cold winter Saturday with the ‘Myths and Legends’ inspired workshop 10-1PM Saturday 29th February
Well, January saw the launch of the first Family Friendly Painting Workshop held at York House Holiday Park in Balk, near Thirsk North Yorkshire. It was a joy to run and everyone had such a lovely time, learning new painting skills and techniques together in this wonderful, calm relaxed holiday environment, whilst enjoying the gorgeous refreshments provided by the Old Barn Cafe on site.
The Aim of the family friendly workshops is to create space, opportunity and some special time to create together as a family if wanted or alone to relax and I’m happy to say that we had families, mum’s and daughters of all ages and people coming for a calm time on their own and it was a wonderful morning.
The idea came from a few friends who said they would love to make time to come and paint with their children who love art and create some special memories❤🎨 So I designed the workshop to allow special tickets for adults plus a child up to 17 or Adult tickets and found the perfect venue. The icing on the cake is taking home your very own Artwork on canvas, giving you long lasting memories of this special creative experience!
Well you will experience 1st hand what it is like to be an artist using all the equipment easels. There is a choice of themes to pick from at each workshop and I will guide you through expertly helping you to achieve success to create your own painting at your own individual level through some guidance and quiet, supportive 1-1 tuition within the group, weather you are an Adult, teen or child. There will be a break for cake and drinks.
What do I need to bring?
Everything you will need is provided so after booking, just arrive and enjoy the morning. 😊
Do I need to be able to paint?
The answer is no 😊 As long as you or your child can hold a brush and sit and concentrate for an hour and a half at a time and you would like to create then that is all you need. I will help you to feel more confident and relax. Roughly half of the adults on the Workshops had not painted since school and surprised themselves in a positive way and really enjoyed spending time creating. If you decide to bring a family member who is a child, grandchild, daughter, nephew, expect that they will enjoy having you there too! The surprise here too is that they are often impressed with what you can do.
The Venue and refreshments
The York Holiday Park is a wonderful venue helping you to feel relaxed as you arrive. Parking is accessible down a wide driveway, a 2 minute walk onsite and the front doors and venue is flat and located next to the carpark, being accessed through large double doors. Please see the video clips to give you a clear idea and take away the mystery of arrival. Delicious cake and drinks are included in the ticket price and made onsite and served by the Old Barn Cafe. Hope you will join us, kindest regards, Rebecca Jayne- Artist
