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Linda O’Kane NEW CLASS Linda O’Kane NEW CLASS Kasia Kochanska Helen Lavery Introduction to Painting Découpage An Introduction to Chalk Paint Japanese Ukiyo-e Painting Workshop Speed Printing For enthusiastic beginners and practicing artists alike, this introduction to painting will stimulate your creativity and develop your skills. In easy-to-follow projects, we will cover a wide range of methods and materials, such as acrylics, pastels, watercolour and mixed media. Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm (16+ yrs) OR 3:30-5:30pm (16+ yrs) 7 weeks: 29 Apr to 10 Jun £72/£69 Monday 31 to Friday 4 August 6:00pm-8pm (16+ yrs) £52/£49 In this fun class learn how to use paper and glue to decorate all kinds of surfaces from leather to glass, allowing anyone to be artistic and creative. Wednesdays 10:00am-2:00pm (16+ yrs) 4 weeks: 26 Jul to 16 Aug £50/£45 Book with Crescent: 4 1 3 If you have ever fancied upcycling your furniture then this is the class for you. First you will learn about using chalk paint, different finishes, varnishing and waxing. You begin by painting a couple of small items and lat er you get to bring in a small piece of furniture from home to paint and decorate. It is best to wear old clothing or an apron to protect your clothing. Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm (16+ yrs) 4 weeks: 29 Jul to 19 Aug £50/£45 Beautiful traditional Japanese pictures created with an easy water paint technique. You can choose your favourite piece to paint from the many templates available. Create a unique “Floating World” (Ukiyo-e) and learn a little about Japanese culture. Suitable for all abilities. Saturday 29 April 2:00-5:00pm (16+ yrs) Create dynamic, one-of-a-kind prints in this engaging one day workshop using perspex and lino. This course focuses on monoprint and linocut techniques, both recognised for their graphic, clean-edged effects, each printed using a variety of blends and hand-made coloured papers. Sunday 30 April 10:00am-5:00pm (16+ yrs) £62 Book with Crescent: 7 57 £25/£23 Book with Crescent: 9 1 0 Book with Crescent: 4 1 8 Book with Crescent: 2 9 6 Workshop Advance Booking Required Workshop Advance Booking Required Book online at www.crescentarts.org Daniela Balmaverde