Skyblue Art Classes

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

We have done this over the years and it is really fun. Basically you can use your acrylic paints, get a roller and a gelli plate

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Using photographs to paint from is second best to sitting in front of the scene and painting. However, this is not always possible and...

Ever considered using one of the painting apps that you may have seen advertised? A long while back we tried out one in particular -...

I have been asked whether or not we would be running a sip and paint class! For those that are not familiar with this it is basically an...

Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in the trip to Sussex Prairies Garden with the class. After offering two dates we have more on...

A long while back we were approached by Angmering Parish Council to ask if we would be able to do some watercolour paintings for their...

We have two Saturday workshops, Easter Saturday and 21 April, dedicated to drawing with pastels. Watch me explain in a video from my...

As we are using acrylics in March you may find that acrylic matt medium is mentioned and added to the paint. There are also acrylic gels...

In March we start to explore painting with pastels. There are two workshops coming up on Saturday afternoons to introduce you to this...

We need to raise about £50 for the frame for the large group 'Tropical Bird Project' . It has taken us all a couple of years, with lots...

Last summer we enjoyed a lovely day out sketching and painting at Borde Hill Gardens. This year we are planning a trip to the Sussex...