CREATIVE WORKSHOPS overview
Painting and dyeing workshops
Workshops take place in my purpose built art studio, with room to expand into our large conservatory for bigger groups. In good weather, we can also work outside and really take inspiration from the beautiful sea views.
On full day classes, we take a one hour lunch break which allows work to dry ready for the afternoon. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or we can recommend places to eat in Drummore.
Contact me to book a workshop – let me know which one and what dates you would like.
Painting Workshops
Discover the joy of art with my painting workshops. Step into my studio and let me guide you through different media and techniques.
My workshops are all about exploring your creativity and building your confidence as an artist. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, I’m here to help you express your emotions and connect with your subjects on a deeper level.
Join me on this artistic adventure – all levels are welcome. Book your spot now and let’s bring your art to life!
Mixed Media Seascapes
Mixed Media Seascapes
Create a seascape scene using acrylics and mixed media. We will cover colour mixing, composition and perspective tricks, to create a loose and expressive work of art.
Price: £95 – includes a light lunch, tea & coffee and all materials
One day: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Intuitive Abstracts
Intuitive Abstracts
Over one or two days, we will work through a series of exercises and practice pieces to introduce you to the principles of composition, tone, mark making and colour which are vital to creating any artwork. Working mainly with acrylics, we will also explore working with inks, charcoal, watercolour and pastel to add depth, vibrancy and spontaneity to our work.We will also look at sources of inspiration and keeping a visual diary, with the aim of creating a small finished canvas by the end of the two days.
One or two days: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Price: £95/£170 – includes tea & coffee, snacks and all materials
Dyeing Classes
I offer two half day dyeing classes to enable you to create your own hand dyed skein of yarn or silk scarf. Either class can be extended to a full day with more blank yarn and scarves available to purchase on the day. The two classes can also be combined into one full day class.
Great fun for a group of friends to do together and a fun idea for a birthday gift!
Dyeing classes involve some standing as the dye equipment is at a standard kitchen worktop height.
Dye your own Yarn
Dye your own Yarn
In this half day class, you will learn the basic steps needed to dye wool and other animal fibres. We will cover colour theory, which type of dyes to use and different methods of applying the dye and you will take home a skein of your own hand dyed merino.
Price: £45
Maximum 2 students
Half day class: 9.30am – 12.30am or 1.30pm – 4.30pm
All class materials are provided, along with drinks and snacks.
Dye your own Silk Scarf
Shibori Silk Scarf
In this half day class, you will use traditional shibori techniques of pleating, clamping and tying to dye a silk scarf. You will learn about colour theory, which dyes can be used with silk and different methods of applying the dye. You will take home your own beautiful dyed silk scarf.
Price: £45
Maximum 4 students
Half day class: 9.30am – 12.30am or 1.30pm – 4.30pm
All class materials are provided, along with drinks and snacks.
Here’s what some former students have to say:
My sister Wendy and I had the extreme good fortune to be on holiday in Portpatrick when you held one of your fabulous workshops on mixed media. We were blown away at the knowledge and information on techniques we picked up and had the most incredible fun trying out the different products new to us. Wendy has written up copious notes (she doesn’t trust her memory!) and has a shopping list ready for this weekend. Thank you so very much for all your help and for sharing your knowledge with us. I have been an admirer or your work for years and was blown away at actually meeting you.
Thank you once again and I recommend anyone thinking of signing up for one of your courses or retreats – stop thinking about it and sign up for the most fabulous time of your life.
Well…just back from an Art Journaling workshop at Portpatrick Studios with Glenda Waterworth (weather was horrible – rain! LOTS of it so it was slow going at times) and can I say what an amazing and VERY inspirational day it has been! Learned an amazing amount using surprisingly easy sources of information ranging from every day surroundings, events, colours , favourite animals right up to personal situations as well as getting incredibly messy, inky and painty. Learned a lot about different mediums as well as using stencils (I am a stamper so need to expand my methods a little) ! Glenda was very inspirational and informative and her style of teaching is just wonderfully relaxed and without any pressure. It was also lovely chatting to the other ladies in attendance today (none of whose name I can remember sadly)
So if anybody out there fancies a cracking little day out with some inspiration thrown in then try out Glenda workshops ! You won’t be disappointed.
Also need to give a big mention to Adrian for doing the lunch and keeping all plied with tea and coffee all day.
Thank you everyone for making my day.
Thank you Glenda for yet another brilliant workshop. It was such a friendly, inspiring group. I came away with lots of ideas and pages to finish at home. I can’t recommend these workshops enough.
Had a brilliant day with Maggie over at Portpatrick Studios today. We were on a book binding workshop and I came away having made this fab note book with fly sheet. I am in AWE of Glenda who runs the studio xx
Thank you Glenda for another great workshop. Lovely group of gals and lots learnt.
Shame I had to leave slightly early – next time I’ll make sure I’m going home afterwards!!!
It was brilliant, I had so much fun and learnt techniques I didn’t know existed – thank you Glenda for a great time
Just finished a fantastic weekend of workshops with Glenda at Portpatrick Studios. Had an absolute blast and definitely refilled my creative well. Thanks a bunch Glenda your teaching is as informative and generous as always. I recommend these classes for their sheer joy and fun plus there is so much to learn
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Workshop Terms & Conditions
Most classes include all materials, but some will incur an extra materials cost, based on your choices (eg, for dyeing classes, you can choose from a selection of different yarn bases or different types of silk scarf).
Classes are designed for adults, and I am only insured to teach age 16 and older.
Classes include drinks, snacks and lunch (if longer than a half day). We will do our best to accommodate any dietary preferences, but if you have allergies, you must tell us before the class so we can ensure no cross-contamination. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.
Accessibility Statement
Teaching takes place in either my studio or conservatory, both of which are on the ground floor of the house, with level access internally.
There is a small step to enter the house (7cm) and the corridor to the conservatory is 74cm wide at its narrowest.
We do have a downstairs toilet, but it is just not big enough to get a wheelchair into easily.
I will always do my best to accommodate anyone with a disability, but if I feel that my premises are not suitable, then I will suggest that we try to find a venue that is better suited to your needs.
Other points to note
We have two (timid) cats, so our venue is not suitable if you have an allergy to cats. To keep our cats happy, we do not allow dogs or other pets.
We are a completely non-smoking property which includes no smoking in the garden. You can smoke in the lane or path outside the garden.
