The Art of Smiling

During covid I experimented with the idea of running painting workshops. At the start of my first workshop I asked everyone to draw a face with a smile or a frown or a neutral face to check how they were feeling. When they arrived people were in a mixed frame of mind but by the end it really seemed as though everyone was smiling.

So I have run a few workshops since then and have another one lined up at the lovely Workhouse Gallery in Dunstable on 6th July 10.30-1.30. I'm chuffed to say that people are still enjoying my workshops saying lovely things like "that was great fun", "I'm definitely going to frame my painting," and "I loved the workshop" or even "someone wanted to buy the painting I did at your workshop".

I try to give participants tools you can use to develop your own style rather than a 'paint by numbers approach'. A lot of thought goes into the workshop planning but it's rewarding and definitely worth it to see those smiles and the lovely work produced.

You can book the 6th July workshop here if you are interested. All materials are provided, all you need to do is to book your place and turn up - and the workshop helps support this lovely community gallery.