We are delighted to bring you some online activities courtesy of our talented local artists. There are lots of things for you to try - if you have a go at any of them please do let us know, we would love to see!

Recycled Wreath Making with Rachael Blakeway!

Local Artist Rachael Blakeway shares tips on creating Christmas ornaments for a wreath out of bottle tops, tinfoil, paper and pie cases!

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Fine Art Animation with Suzybee!

Suzybee (Suzanne Brady) is a painter and animator living and working from her home on a hillside in the beautiful Welsh countryside near Rhayader.

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Plastic Puppetry with Jo Munton!

The incomparable Jo Munton of Vagaboni Puppets, gives an impassioned display of plastic upcycling in the creation of incredible puppets. A must for anyone who wants to see the potential in things otherwise discarded, the power of creativity in the face of global destruction, and the sheer joy of plastic.

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Expressive Flower Painting with Jill Crowther!

Local-ish artist,  Jill Crowther, has made a relaxed flower painting video – why not pick some flowers and paint along with her as she uses paints, inks and embellishing gel to create expressive, dreamlike irises. An unconcerned approach to a relaxed final work.

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Nature Painting with Lucy Burden

Local artist Lucy Burden,takes us on a journey to discover inspiration from the countryside around us. Follow along on her walk and see which techniques she uses to make her distinctive artworks.

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Paper Patchwork Postcards with Jane Titley

The joyous Jane Titley, shows us all a fabulous technique for making postcards from nature inspired paintings, prints, and recycled materials.

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Soothing Motivational Drawing with Meltem Arikan!

Local artist, playwright, novelist, poet and political dissident, Meltem Arikan, has made a wonderful workshop on meditative, motivational drawing – designed to keep you focused on what you need and inspired to achieve it.

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Making Mandalas with Jane Mason!

Local artist and force of Nature, Jane Mason, guides us through techniques to develop our own beautiful mandalas.

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Monoprinting with JELLY!

Local Artist Rachael Blakeway shares tips on creating Christmas ornaments for a wreath out of bottle tops, tinfoil, paper and pie cases!

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