<p>Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop Mosaic Workshop - Sally Purdy Sat/Sun 13th & 14th March 2015. 10am-4pm </p><p>Be inspired to explore your creativity in Mosaic and experience the pleasure of making a unique and lasting mosaic art work for the home or garden. Both beginners and the more advanced are welcome to participate in a relaxed and friendly setting.</p><p>You will be guided through the process starting with a design session on the morning of day 1, please bring your ideas and there will be plenty of resources to inspire! You may have a simple picture or pattern you would like to bring with you. Everything you need is provided including a large range of mosaic tiles and found treasures. Feel free also to bring bits and pieces as it’s always nice to personalise your mosaic with something of your own. A variety of bases will be supplied, but bring your own if you wish as long as it is not too big to be completed in the time available. By the end of day 2 you will learn how to grout and if time allows grout your piece or take it home to grout. </p><p>About Sally: Sally designs and facilitates workshops that enable participants of all ages and abilities to explore their creativity. Mosaic making is the focus of her current practice. She takes inspiration from many sources much of it found in the patterns of nature. She likes to use interesting combinations of materials in her work and finds the process of collecting, creating and assembling pieces completely absorbing and very suited to magpie tendencies! Her most recent project, a series of mosaics based on the Celtic Tree Alphabet and made with a wide range of community groups, can be seen across the Black Isle.</p><p>Workshop fee for both days is £140 per person, this includes the cost of all materials and your finished pieces. As well as a soup and roll lunch and home baking teas & coffees for the day. </p><p>Please contact Green Tree Arts Studio to book your place. Gift vouchers are also available. </p><p>Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop Expressive Landscape Mixed Media workshop with Kirstie Cohen Saturday 18th April 2015 10am -4pm </p><p>Kirstie will show you how to develop your work through the study of the local landscape using a range of mixed media. Develop your personal visual language through the study of composition, colour and scale using a range of useful techniques</p><p>Materials Participants will need to bring: Sketch book, Glue stick Scissors Acrylic paint – red, yellow, blue, white and black Assortment of brushes, pallet knife, Lead pencil any coloured pastels, pencils, pens etc. you have. Rubber, Kitchen Roll, soft cotton rags Water container, Pallet (any old piece of plastic or Perspex will do) 1 sheet of white board approx. 50 x 60cm Assortment of photos, scrap magazine cuttings, collage materials e.g. tissue paper, coloured paper etc. About Kirstie: Kirstie Cohen was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1963. Coming from an artistic family there was no doubt in her mind that she wanted to pursue an artistic career. After studying at Edinburgh College of Art to develop a portfolio she gained entry to Glasgow School of Art, the famous Rennie Mackintosh designed building. She studied painting there from 1983 – 1987, and after completing a degree was offered a place on the Post graduate course from 1987 – 1988. As soon as her studies were completed she started to develop landscape in her work, turning professional with her first solo Exhibition in London in 1990. She has subsequently had many solo and mixed shows nationwide. My influences have been the flat coastal features and the expansive skies of East Lothian in Scotland where I grew up, and presently the varied Highland landscape where I now live. Workshop Fee: £60: This also includes a soup & roll lunch & tea & coffee. Contact Green Tree to book your place</p><p>Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop Textile Weekend - Simple Printing & Dye Techniques. With Morag Tweedie Sat/Sun 16th & 17th May 2015 </p><p>Day 1- Tray dyeing, jar dyeing, Dabu mud resist dying. The aim of this day is to introduce participants to a range of dye techniques on natural fibres such as silk and cotton. Participants will get to experience a hands on, experimental session in tray and jar dyeing techniques, which involves combining colours, applying mud resist using simple printing techniques, dip dyeing and if time permits trying shibori (tie dye, clamping etc.) techniques. </p><p>Participants take away at the end of the day a- 30cm x 90cm length of silk suitable for use as a scarf plus cotton samples for use in other textile project. All materials will be provided such as silk and cotton fabric, dyes, dabu mud resist, print blocks etc</p><p>Day 2 - Heat-press printing The aim of day 2 is to introduce participants to techniques in heat-transfer printing participants will get to experience preparing personal designs, painting papers, printing onto fabric, experimenting with techniques such as overprinting and others. At the end of the day participants will take away a range of colourful samples which can be framed or used in other textile project. All materials will be provided such- fabric, paper, dyes etc. </p><p>About Morag: Morag Tweedie is an Orkney-based mixed-media and textile artist who explores meanings, memory, losing and rediscovery, taking inspiration from the landscape, the weather as well as buildings, plants and bird life in Orkney and more widely in Scotland. Using a range of media, printing, drawing and stitch on paper and fabric, images are built to create a rich and decorative surface. Recurring motifs such as a glove or shards of pottery are evident within many pieces. Trained in Printed Textiles at Glasgow School of Art, Morag continued to work as a textile designer based in London until moving to Orkney in 1980. For the last 16 years she worked, as a tutor and Curriculum Leader in Art and Design at Orkney College. In August 2013 she left this work and is now working as a full-time artist as well as undertaking two periods of design consultation in Lesotho, Southern Africa (see Blog) and attending Arts Festivals in Scotland.</p><p>Workshop Fee: £60 per day if booking both days a discount of £110 for 2 days: This also includes a soup & roll lunch & tea & coffee. Contact Green Tree to book your place</p><p>Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop A Journey with clay With Allison Weightman</p><p>Sat/Sun 30th &31st May & Sat 13th June 2015. 10am-4pm</p><p>We are delighted to welcome Allison back after her successful 2014 workshop. This workshop is suitable for those who are new to clay and also those with experience, it will run over the 3 days to allow you to explore and experience the full clay journey, beginning with the construction of pieces either through using hand building, throwing or sculpting techniques, then preparing them for glazing before the final stage of the of the firing process. Which include a range of firing methods, such as pit and paper kiln firing, all of which is done outside.</p><p> Day 1: Intensive introduction to different ways of working with clay. Using a variety of techniques such as hand building, throwing and sculpting. Producing small items for experimental pit and paper kiln firing.  Day 2: Finishing of work created in day 1.  Day 3: (2 weeks later) Glazing of work for stoneware firing and pit/ paper kiln building and firing.</p><p>About Allison: Ullapool based Ceramic artist Allison Weightman, creates thought-provoking works that are peppered by shot-gun blasts, Clay is a means of exploring human creative and destructive potential. Recipient of the Mercer Company Award at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1998 and a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art in 2005, Allison has been hand building and raku-firing ceramics since 1990. She exhibits widely and has work held in private and public collections and has completed numerous commissions. Allison also has extensive experience of delivering workshops and teaching to a wide audience of all ages and abilities, always sharing the passion and enthusiasm that she has for clay with her students. She is currently also the lead potter for Community Arts Centre ‘The Clay Studio’ Merkinch Community Arts, Inverness.</p><p>Workshop Fee: for all 3 days is £170, this includes all materials needed for the workshop and firing day. Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop Teas & coffee provided along with home baking! Writing for well-being A Creative day with Janet Logue and Nicola Kennell Saturday 11th of July 10am -4pm</p><p>At Green Tree we have designed a gentle and supportive workshop where writing can be used as:</p><p> A means of self-expression,</p><p> A way to gain insight into our thoughts and feelings,</p><p> A way re-ignite our creativity</p><p> A way to alongside others with the opportunity of sharing and being listened to. There is a growing body of research that shows how powerful writing can be as a tool in helping us with a wide range of issues from feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, stress or simply as a tool in helping us gain insight into other issues in our lives and as a creative outlet. In our writing for well-being day you will have the opportunity to experiment with writing in a safe and supportive way. You will be guided through a range of exercises which will be aimed at helping you begin to experiment with different writing processes, such as journaling, free fall writing, and expressing yourself through creative stories. On the day you will be provided with a reflective journal and writing materials. </p><p>The day will be arranged in such a way as to ensure that there is time for writing alone, with others as well as and the opportunity to share what is written if wished. The facilitators will ensure that the group is able to be supportive of each other and confidentially will be explored at the beginning of the session. There will be time in the day to pause, reflect, walk around our peaceful garden area, as well as enjoy home baking and refreshments. There may also be the opportunity, if there is enough interest, to attend a weekly class to enable you to practice this tool on a more regular basis in the safety of a supportive group. </p><p>The workshop fee for attending this day is: £60 this includes art materials, a reflective journal, a soup and a roll lunch, all teas and coffees and home-made cake  For more information about the facilitators please visit www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk/therapeutic-services/ Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop</p><p>Create, Explore and Reflect Workshop A Creative day with Janet Logue and Nicola Kennell Saturday 22nd August 2015 10am- 4pm </p><p>Our Create, Explore and Reflect workshop is an opportunity for self-expression and personal development. In this safe and containing environment, there will be the chance to meet new people and exchange ideas about how creativity can be used to enhance our emotional wellbeing, whilst enjoying a social experience. At Green Tree we value the need for this. We have developed gentle, creative and reflective days where individuals are provided with a safe, caring and supportive environment, to be guided through using a variety of creative mediums such as journaling, painting, clay, pastels, sand, and collage. This workshop will allow you to explore your creative potential; stimulate your imagination and facilitate self-expression and personal growth, through the non-verbal language of art. NO previous experience of using art is necessary to attend this workshop.</p><p>During this creative day you can create, explore and reflect in your own way about the things that feel important to you, you can explore new ways of expressing yourself and reflect on changes you may wish to make and if it feels right sharing what you have made with the group. We hope this group will:</p><p> Encourage confidence in the use of creativity as a means of relaxation.</p><p> Encourage connections between emotional feelings and how to express these through art making </p><p> Develop friendships – working as part of a group Our group facilitators will provide you with the right amount of support and guidance to enable you to get the most from your day. We are trained and experienced in using creative mediums and supporting individuals to communicate thoughts and feelings. Whilst being therapeutic in nature, it is not a therapy group, there will be if you wish the opportunity to use creative materials that are designed to help you gain insight into feelings or experiences that you may wish to explore or which arise on the day. Our aim is that you will leave the day having had the opportunity for self-expression, relaxation and feeling like you have been able to take a step back from day to day life. We look forward to welcoming you to our reflective day at Green Tree. If we are interested in attending and but have any questions before booking your place, please do contact us. In order to ensure participants get the most from the day we are limiting the number of places to 10. </p><p>Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop The workshop fee for attending this day is: £60 this includes art materials, a reflective journal, a soup and a roll lunch, all teas and coffees and home-made cake  For more information about the facilitators please visit www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk/therapeutic-services/ Intuitive Abstract Painting With Celia Forestal Smith Sat/Sun 12th & 13th September 2015 </p><p>The aims of this workshop are to acknowledge, explore, develop and celebrate our own unique creativity through learning some new painting techniques and deepening your practice of listening and expression. Having the space to be in the moment with the curiosity of a child and open to the inspiring realms of play. In this place of freedom we learn to trust our intuitive process and step into the unknown, letting go of expectations. Meet likeminded people and other artists in the local area. </p><p>Participants will be able to experiment during the day with a freer, playful and more intuitive approach to painting as well as risk taking and having fun! Participants will leave this workshop with new painting techniques such as blending, dripping, layering, scraffito and a deeper sense of joyful fulfillment in their own creative process.</p><p>Materials provided will be: Cartridge paper, plastic for table coverings, water pots, paper palettes, reference material. Participants need to bring their own paints and brushes. About Celia: She has lived in Moray, Scotland for over ten years. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Trinidad, West Indies, undertaking a Creative Arts degree in Nottingham and settling in London where she studied at Central School of Art. Since moving to Scotland she completed a Masters in Fine Art at Gray’s School of Art, Robert Gordon University.</p><p>Celia’s art is enriched with a deep appreciation for nature and landscapes, saying that “observational drawing and painting is the most effective and powerful way of deeply connecting to nature. It allows a process of slowing down, of appreciation and awe. It is soul nourishment.” Exhibiting and teaching for many years, Celia’s work ranges from graphic illustration to highly abstract, capturing the spontaneous and intuitive nature of living in the moment – a type of expressive freedom. Founding Elemental Community</p><p>Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop Arts in 2008, Celia has worked extensively with local schools and community groups in the Highlands and Moray. </p><p>Workshop Fee: £60 per day if booking both days a discount of £110 for 2 days: This also includes a soup & roll lunch & tea & coffee. An Introduction to Tapestry With Fiona Hutchison Sat & Sun 10th & 11th October 2015</p><p>An introduction to Tapestry, will allow you to explore colour and texture in tapestry weaving. Inspired by the landscape you will be able to build a series of samples exploring colour blending, mark making and texture in tapestry weave. Taking inspiration from the world around us you will have the opportunity working with your design ideas to begin to explore a range of weaving technique. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced weavers </p><p>Materials and equipment required Weaving frame/looms, bobbins and a selection of materials are provided. Weaving frames are simple canvas stretchers used by painters so if you have one bring it along with any yarns you might like to experiment with. Other equipment that you will find useful:  Sketchbook and basic drawing materials, Scissors, Tapestry Needles, Ruler/Measuring Tape, Felt pen, non-waterproof, Any unusual threads/yarns you have and might like to experiment with, Visual materials – art post cards, photos, anything that inspires you. Digital camera</p><p>About Fiona….. Fiona, trained in the Tapestry Department of Edinburgh College of Art in the early 1980s. Graduating with a 1st class Honours Degree and Post Graduate Diploma. She has been designing and weaving tapestry for over 27 years, dividing her time between teaching, working to commission and developing her own work. Over the years she have created several large commissions for public and private clients and have undertaken several Artist Residences at home and abroad. My work is inspired by the surface of the sea: currents, tides, whirlpools and maelstrom, the powerful ebb and flow of water. The work is not a literal translation or a representation of the sea or something remembered, but a metaphor to our lives. Inspired by subject, process and materials, I have been exploring the possibilities of a Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio Please scroll through each page to see further information and prices for each individual workshop crossover between creative disciplines. Currently Fiona teaches tapestry and textiles at Edinburgh College of Art, Leith School of Art and running studio workshop.</p><p>Workshop Fee: £140 this also includes a soup & roll lunch & tea & coffee. Contact Green Tree to book your place</p><p>Green Tree Arts Studio. The School House. Ferness. Nairn. IV125UP. (+ 44) 01309-651319 M: 07860867118 [email protected] www.greentreeartsstudio.co.uk www.facebook.com/greentreeartsstudio</p>