PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING WORKSHOP

Date: Thursday 24th January 
Time: 10.30-2.30
Venue: Cathy's house, Guildford. 

Would you like to learn how to make the most of your SLR camera and how to take beautiful photos optimising the light, subject and surroundings?

Would you like to learn how to create a Visual Identity for your brand or personal feed, pick up great styling tips, look at visual story telling and learn how to use props to take great pictures?

If so, come and join photographer Cathy Pyle (@cathy.pyle) and stylist Kay Prestney (@kinship_creativdc) for a small, hands-on Photography & Styling workshop in Cathy’s home.

The course includes a delicious and healthy lunch and glass of fizz. 

Please note: we are limiting this workshop to 6 people so book early to avoid disappointment!

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/photography-styling-workshop-tickets-52935922770

THE ART OF MODERN CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Date: Friday 15th February 
Time: 10-1pm
Venue: Duck Duck Goose Cafe, Pump Farm, Tendring Road, Little Bentley, CO7 8SH

Have you always wanted to have a go at calligraphy but feel daunted where to start? Come and join us for an Introduction to Modern Calligraphy workshop with talented artist Becca Cherry 

We will cover everything you need to know to get started with Modern Calligraphy: 

- How to hold the pen.
- What nib to use and how to work with them.
- What ink and paper to use. 
- Drills and Exercises to get used to using the pen. 
- Have a go at the alphabet and some practice passages.

By the end of the session you will have gained the skills to personalise a mini-illustrated banner with your own calligraphy. This could be a positive affirmation word or perhaps a Childs name for their bedroom.

You will get to take home your own calligraphy starter pack including a workbook with alphabet and stroke reference guide, a pen, nib and pot of ink. Everything you need to continue practicing and improving your lettering at home.

We'll also be looking at how you can use your new found skill for ideas such as gift wrapping, table styling and stationery.

Tickets £65.00 including a hot drink upon arrival and all materials, including your own calligraphy kit to take home.

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-art-of-modern-calligraphy-tickets-53262205691

PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING WORKSHOP

Date: Thursday 28th February 
Time: 10.30-2.30
Venue: Kay's house, near Colchester. 

Would you like to learn how to make the most of your SLR camera and how to take beautiful photos optimising the light, subject and surroundings?

Would you like to learn how to create a Visual Identity for your brand or personal feed, pick up great styling tips, look at visual story telling and learn how to use props to take great pictures?

If so, come and join photographer Cathy Pyle (@cathy.pyle) and stylist Kay Prestney (@kinship_creativdc) for a small, hands-on Photography & Styling workshop in Kay's home.

The course includes a delicious and healthy lunch and glass of fizz. 

Please note: we are limiting this workshop to 8 people so book early to avoid disappointment!

MACRAME WORKSHOP

Date: Friday 8th March 
Time: 10-1pm
Venue: Duck Duck Goose Cafe, Pump Farm, Tendring Road, Little Bentley, CO7 8SH

Come and join Kay and Kerrie to learn the mindful creative art of Macrame that is taking the interiors world by storm.

Kerrie will be showing you the techniques you need to create a beautiful, natural wall hanging to take home with you. It measures approx 60cm X 85cm and hangs from a unique foraged branch.

Once you have the know-how you can create an amazing array of macrame pieces from huge event decoration hangings to small gifts for friends and family.

We will be looking at great ways to use your new found skill to decorate your home and style events.

Tickets cost £65 pp and include a coffee/tea upon arrival, and all course materials

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/macrame-workshop-tickets-53261695164

KINSHIP GATHERINGS

Date: Friday 15th March 
Time: 10-1pm
Venue: The Red Lion, 42 South St, Manningtree CO11 1BG

Kinship Gatherings is a collaborative, creative hub where people who run, or would like to set up, their own small, creative business come together to form a supportive community to seek/share advice and look at ways to collaborate and work together to help our businesses grow.

The Gatherings are a very welcoming, friendly event which includes a workshop/talk from an expert on a subject relevant to our members. More details on this to be added v soon! 

Kinship Gatherings last 3 hours and include a welcome talk from founder Kay Prestney of Kinship Creative DC, a workshop/talk from our guest speaker and creative networking where we encourage attendees to meet as many present as possible to talk about ways in which we can collaborate to grow our businesses. 

It is a great place to make friends, pick up useful tips for running a small, creative business and to forge valuable working contacts. 

Tickets: £35pp incl booking fee, coffee/cake and guest workshop.

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kinship-gatherings-tickets-53263113406

CREATING A CUTTING GARDEN PART II AND SPRING CRAFT WORKSHOP

Date: Friday 22nd March 
Time: 10-1pm
Venue: Duck Duck Goose Cafe, Pump Farm, Tendring Road, Little Bentley, CO7 8SH

Following on from our popular ‘How to Create a Cutting Garden Part I and Autumn craft’ workshop, local seasonal grower and talented florist Emma Spowage will be talking us through Spring in a seasonal Cutting Garden and how to maintain it during the year. 

We will be planting seeds, looking at what you might like to grow, how to nurture your seeds and maintain your garden month by month. 

We will also be getting creative with a Spring Craft session. 

Tickets sold out quickly last time so be quick to avoid disappintment. Please note you do not need to have attended the first workshop to participate in this one. 

Tickets £65 including all materials and a tea/coffee upon arrival.

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a-cutting-garden-part-ii-and-spring-craft-workshop-tickets-53264068262