Skyblue Art Classes

Writing with sketches looks beautiful It's a couple of weeks until we start the 1st sketchbook class on Thursday mornings. We will be...

I am planning new 2025 classes and one thing I am excited about is to get us started on developing a sketchbook.

Are you thinking of getting more watercolour paper? Not sure where to start? There are so many to choose from but in this blog post I have n

If you are looking to buy new watercolour read this blog post, it has direct links to loose paper packs now on offer (not sure how long...

The brush I use in class is one of the above, size 5 I think. Its a lovely soft brush and has lots of spring (which helps you create...

Every year we try our hand at printmaking with a Gelli plate, read all about what this is

Coming up in May drop in classes; we focus on painting and drawing buildings. Scenes that you might see on holiday. Do you have some...

We have been asked if we would like to take part in the above exhibition for our 2nd year running. Last year many of you entered your...

The first week of the month is dedicated to drawing and for February we try our hand using charcoal. Below I have listed the types of...

I hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and new year - a time to relax perhaps or to draw or paint? After looking at the results of...

If you are new and starting out, getting art equipment can be a dizzying experience. With so many products and choices it can be...

Heene Community Centre are holding their Christmas Fayre on 1 December weekend. They have asked us if we would each like to donate a...

Its watercolour month and we are busy laying lovely colourful washes. If you have the best paper and paints you are already giving...

There is a new section on the website which will be updated periodically with free tips from myself. To get you going I did a video a...

We have been exhibiting at Heene Cafe for a long while now and we now need more of your lovely paintings to adorn the wall. What do you...

In class we are getting used to using a variety of computer aids; iPads, iPhones or other tablets such as Android and Google. We use...

Sorry to say that these workshops are cancelled due to lack of numbers. If you would like to see them run again please contact Jane here...

Hope you all had a lovely summer break, it certainly has been very hot for a long time and even painting has seemed tricky at times....

For our last class before we break for August we take a look at painting clouds using acrylic paints. There are a variety of methods out...

We are developing skills, working from photos and using apps to convert photos ready for painting. "Brushstrokes' is one that is ideal...