Join artist Claire Jo Harmer for for a full day workshop inspired by Paignton’s coast. We will start the day at the seafront, sketching out of doors, capturing the beauty of our natural environment. Then return to the Projection Room to develop our sketches into paintings.
Suitable for adults of all ages, and children accompanied by an adult. All welcome, whatever your painting ability or experience. Claire will provide all the creative materials needed. The workshop runs 10am - 3pm, free to join, but bookable in advance. To find out more, contact Claire on 01803 341041 or email claire@cabbagetreestudio.com
These workshops are part of ‘Picturesque Torbay', a heritage community art project encouraging us all to get outdoors, explore the Tor Bay coast and create our own artwork. Claire’s community interest company Cabbage Tree Studio invites you to get creative, learn new skills and connect with Paignton’s beautiful natural environment.
The project is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund exploring our UNESCO Global Geopark destination through your eyes and the eyes of artists past and present.
About the artist
Claire Jo Harmer is a landscape painter known for her vibrant use of colour and expressive mark making. Often coastal and landscape, her works dance between figurative and abstract, yet always with a sense of the natural world. Her work is inspired by experiencing the outdoors and letting the sights imprint ideas that then influence work in the studio.
Booking
Free workshop with limited places. 10 places in total (child accompanied by an adult counts as 1 place). Bookable in advance.
Venue facilities
The Projection Room is an exciting new space for culture & creativity in Paignton, hosted by Paignton Picture House Trust as part of their CDF capital development programme. It is a relaxed, inviting space with step free access, but currently has no toilet facilities on site.
Workshop dates
Claire will be running three sessions in the Projection Room through the summer.
10th July - 'The Tide' painting workshop and drop in 10am - 3pm. Exploring tide through intuitive painting. Suitable for all ages, all abilities/experiences welcome.
31st July - 'Made in Paignton' family drop in sessions 10am - 3pm. Create your own postcoards inspired by the Paignton coastline - to take home or exchange at the Projection Room's 'handmade, local souvenir shop.'
28th August - 'Picturesque Paignton' Bookable workshop 10am - 3pm. Start the day at the seafront, sketching out of doors, then return to the Projection Room to develop sketches into paintings.
