A full programme of workshop and events from Annie Sloan to Printmaking to life drawing classes.

Annie Sloan Basic and Intermediate Workshop

On this 3hr course, you will begin to understand how inspiration and preparation is key to the perfect painted piece. You will also learn basic and intermediate skills and techniques using Annie Sloan paints and waxes on sample boards. By the end of the class, you will go away with a head full of knowledge and have the ability to start and finish your own painted pieces at home with confidence.

If you feel this 3hr workshop is definitely what you need to boost your skills and ability in prepping, painting and finishing furniture, please ring The Magpie for more information and to book yourself on the course: 01756 701527.

The workshop is 10-1pm and £65pp, the price includes all materials and light refreshments. 10% discount will also be a available for all Annie Sloan products purchased.

Advanced Annie Sloan workshop
A 4hr workshop where you work on two sample boards, classical and more modern applications. On the classical board several different techniques including rough lux, gold leaf application, craqueleur, applying gilding waxes, white washing, blending and frottage. On the modern board detailed brush work, stencilling, sgraffito, ombré, image transfers and soft distressing!! We then finished off the boards by using different grade sandpaper’s for distressing and used waxes to seal the paint and to enhance colours and textures.

The workshop is 10-2pm and £75pp, the price includes all materials and light refreshments. 10% discount will also be a available for all Annie Sloan products purchased.