MYTHICAL CREATURES STITCHING AND PAINTING WITH PHILIPPA KING AND MELISSA WHITE – 12th AND 13th NOVEMBER 2024

DAY 1 - with Philippa stitching and painting into a templated artwork on linen designed by Melissa for Kit Kemp’s collection and inspired by Elizabethan stitched samplers. We will be working with Colourman paints that have a delightful effect on linen as well as wood. You can choose whether to paint, stitch or do a combination of both to create a mixed media artwork ready for framing. The picture works using very basic stitching but if you are more experienced you can put your stitching skills to good use.

DAY 2 - Melissa will teach decorative painting techniques, the secrets of aging and distressing that will help you create a stunning frame. We start with playful experimentation on paper before committing our designs to the frames. These are made for us to fit the artwork by our local framers, Altered Images, and are of the best quality.

We will be completely immersed in Melissa’s work as the wallpaper in our ‘classroom’ at The Bell was exclusively designed by Melissa. She also designs for the likes of Andrew Martin, Lewis & Wood and Zoffany and we are honoured to collaborate with her.

You will go home with a beautiful artwork that at once has feel of the ‘patination of time’ about it.

No previous experience required.

The course starts at 10am and finishes at 3.30pm on both days. The fee £270 for two full days, to include all materials, a light lunch and refreshments.

For a very special experience, enjoy a night or three at The Bell in Ticehurst. If you would like to bring a partner who doesn’t want to do a course, there are plenty of great things to do locally – a perfect staycation to explore the delights of the Kent/Sussex countryside or our favourite arty places locally. Accommodation is subject to availability so please BOOK DIRECT with The Bell - by calling 01580 200300 or booking on their website. Please let them know you are attending a course.

Subject to availability.