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!
Dragon Club Printable Activities
Read moreRecycled 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Making Mandalas with Jane Mason
Local artist and force of Nature, Jane Mason, guides us through techniques to develop our own beautiful mandalas.
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!
Mushroom Madness. Artistic Spore Prints
Some tips and basic information on how to create a beautiful mushroom spore print! Remember to always be respectful to nature and careful as some mushrooms can seriously hurt or even kill you.