Sunday 25th January 2026
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
(but GCSE and A-Level students are very welcome to join in. It will be a great skills workshop for those taking creative subjects)
WORKSHOP:
Painting with Paper - Winter Florals & Still Life Collage with Andrea Curtis
In this full-day workshop you’ll explore colour, mark making and print to create spectacular papers that can be collaged into a still-life artwork. This winter edition takes its cue from seasonal florals, think hellebores, winter blooms, seed heads, evergreens, and the quiet colours of the colder months.
Drawing on her own practice, Andrea will guide you through the techniques she uses: expressive mark making, layered colour and texture, and “painting with paper.” You’ll also try monoprinting, creating decorative printed tissue papers that bring depth to your final piece.
As an interior consultant, Andrea has spent years developing colour schemes for homes and hotels. She knows how to build a cohesive winter palette and compose a piece that feels harmonious, something you’ll be proud to hang at home.
Under her guidance, you’ll:
Create your own marks and textures that feel uniquely yours
Build a seasonal colour palette that tells the story of winter florals
Monoprint and make layered tissue/painted papers for collage
Compose a still life featuring botanical forms (flowers, seed heads, foliage) with balanced structure and delicate surface detail
This is a relaxed, expressive way of working, no drawing or painting experience required. If you’d like a day full of collage, colour and winter inspiration, and to take home a gallery-worthy piece, this workshop is for you.
Artist / Maker / Tutor: Andrea Curtis
Andrea Curtis explores colour, pattern and still life through a blend of print, collage and drawing. At first glance her work may seem simple, but look closer and you’ll find a unique language of marks and colour layered through tissue and painted papers.
Still life and flowers are long-time favourites, objects and botanicals chosen for the stories they hold. Recent work introduces linocut and monoprint alongside painting and drawing to create more abstract, contemporary pieces.
Andrea graduated from West Surrey College of Art and Design with a BA in Textile Design, followed by an MA in Printmaking from Newport Art College. She also works as a colour consultant specialising in applied colour psychology:
“I love to show you how to use colour in the most effective way, to create an environment that supports, nurtures and inspires you and has a positive impact on your life.”
Andrea regularly exhibits across Wales, the UK and internationally, and is commissioned by designers for both domestic and commercial spaces.
What is included in the ticket price?
All equipment and materials that you need for the workshop are included. Some people like to bring extra bits and pieces but the studio is packed with all sorts of inspirational art materials that you may access.
Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s inspirational studio at Insole Court, Cardiff. CF5 2LN
Sunday 25th January 2026
10:00-4:00
Adult workshop
(but GCSE and A-Level students are very welcome to join in. It will be a great skills workshop for those taking creative subjects)
WORKSHOP:
Painting with Paper - Winter Florals & Still Life Collage with Andrea Curtis
In this full-day workshop you’ll explore colour, mark making and print to create spectacular papers that can be collaged into a still-life artwork. This winter edition takes its cue from seasonal florals, think hellebores, winter blooms, seed heads, evergreens, and the quiet colours of the colder months.
Drawing on her own practice, Andrea will guide you through the techniques she uses: expressive mark making, layered colour and texture, and “painting with paper.” You’ll also try monoprinting, creating decorative printed tissue papers that bring depth to your final piece.
As an interior consultant, Andrea has spent years developing colour schemes for homes and hotels. She knows how to build a cohesive winter palette and compose a piece that feels harmonious, something you’ll be proud to hang at home.
Under her guidance, you’ll:
Create your own marks and textures that feel uniquely yours
Build a seasonal colour palette that tells the story of winter florals
Monoprint and make layered tissue/painted papers for collage
Compose a still life featuring botanical forms (flowers, seed heads, foliage) with balanced structure and delicate surface detail
This is a relaxed, expressive way of working, no drawing or painting experience required. If you’d like a day full of collage, colour and winter inspiration, and to take home a gallery-worthy piece, this workshop is for you.
Artist / Maker / Tutor: Andrea Curtis
Andrea Curtis explores colour, pattern and still life through a blend of print, collage and drawing. At first glance her work may seem simple, but look closer and you’ll find a unique language of marks and colour layered through tissue and painted papers.
Still life and flowers are long-time favourites, objects and botanicals chosen for the stories they hold. Recent work introduces linocut and monoprint alongside painting and drawing to create more abstract, contemporary pieces.
Andrea graduated from West Surrey College of Art and Design with a BA in Textile Design, followed by an MA in Printmaking from Newport Art College. She also works as a colour consultant specialising in applied colour psychology:
“I love to show you how to use colour in the most effective way, to create an environment that supports, nurtures and inspires you and has a positive impact on your life.”
Andrea regularly exhibits across Wales, the UK and internationally, and is commissioned by designers for both domestic and commercial spaces.
What is included in the ticket price?
All equipment and materials that you need for the workshop are included. Some people like to bring extra bits and pieces but the studio is packed with all sorts of inspirational art materials that you may access.
Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.
Where will the workshops take place?
In Beth’s inspirational studio at Insole Court, Cardiff. CF5 2LN
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