Join us for a unique Mixed Media Textiles Workshop, led by local artist Laura Kent.

In this fun and hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create stunning textile pieces using a variety of mixed media techniques.

You’ll also discover how to use a hand-held sewing machine to stitch and embellish your designs, creating texture and depth in your artwork. Throughout the session, Laura will encourage you to play with different materials and techniques, while experimenting with composition and adding exciting embellishments to your textile pieces.

Laura Kent is a local abstract mixed media landscape painter based in St Agnes, Cornwall. Her artwork is inspired by the vast, weather-filled landscapes of Cornwall, and she brings this same inspiration into her teaching, helping others to explore their creativity through various media.

For young artists aged 11-16, this group helps young people connect with their creativity and get to know contemporary art practices.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Thanks to generous support from our fee paying families and St Ives Rotary, we are able to offer up to 4 scholarship places per session awarded on a need basis. If you are on a low income please contact [email protected] for an application form to apply for a free scholarship place.

FUNDRAISING: If you are able to support a free place for another child, we would be hugely grateful if you would add a donation to your booking at checkout.

What to Bring

Our studios are fully equipped and we provide you with all the art materials you need for your workshop, so just bring yourself and lots of enthusiasm!

We provide aprons but encourage you to not wear your best clothes.

Timings and Breaks

The workshops start at 2pm and finish at 4pm. We will have a comfort break in the middle.

The class will be held in the ground floor studio at the School of Painting.