The Sherard Road Collective is open to Greenwich residents 50 years + who are interested in developing fine art skills in a supportive, creative, group environment. No previous art experience required. Sessions are:

• Batik: 12, 19 January
  • Using dyes and resist methods on fabric to form pattern and colour to create images.Learn how to make Batik including Shibori, the Japanese technique which dates to the 08 century
• Folk art embroidery: 26 January, 2 February
  • Learn embroidery techniques to use to create images as part of creating collages and mixed media images.
• Stained glass: 9 February
  • Learn how to copper foil, and solder pre-cut stained glass to produce a 3D or 2D piece.
• Wood and lino cuts: 16, 23 February
  • Learn and develop lino and wood cutting printing methods to produce an image.
• Open session: 1 March
  • Explore using elements of all disciplines taught in this programme to create an image.
• Exhibition preparation: 8 March
  • Working in partnership with our Men and Women in Sheds, prepare images for exhibition including mounting and framing the pieces.

All final pieces will be on display at a celebratory community exhibition at the end of each programme.

For more information about our new Sherard Road Collective or to book a place:

Telephone: 07903031345 | Email: hwbdgreenwich@ageukband.org.uk

In partnership with Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund