Sunlight pouring through the glasshouses, sketchbooks in hand, as Timmy Mallett led the way. Our September workshop at Kew Gardens was a day of colour and creativity from the very start with Timmy trading his famous Mallett for a painter’s palette.     Contents Introduction from TimmyExploring Kew GardensPlen air ...

Make Your Own Paper - IntroductionYou handle paper in all sorts of different forms every day. You probably know that it has been made on huge and complicated machinery, yet you can make it yourself by hand in your own kitchen, back yard or classroom, using waste paper as raw material. What’s more, you can do it successfully from the outset ...

  Most students meet colour in art through the wheel. They learn their primaries, secondaries, complementaries and it’s a useful tool, but a blunt one. Colour in the classroom too often becomes a set of formulas rather than a vehicle for expression. For students who live in a world saturated with digital colour palettes, teaching colour ...

  The Most Comprehensive Range of Brushes Ever!   We offer a great selection of high-quality brushes all manufactured using the finest materials. You get more brush for your money with Specialist Crafts. Turn the page for our actual brush size chart. Our huge range of synthetic and natural hair brushes are all available in various ...

  Which Acrylic Paint Do You Need? What is important to you? Price? Viscosity? Colours?Avoid expensive trial and error, and spend your time on being creative and not testing product!Select the most suitable acrylic for your project using the independent analysis below.With this easy reference guide you’ll know exactly what to expect ...

Batik is a traditional art form that transforms plain fabric into a vivid tapestry of patterns and color using wax-resist dyeing techniques. Originating from Indonesia and practiced across various cultures in Asia and Africa, batik is both a practical craft and a form of creative expression. Whether you're inspired by intricate heritage motifs or ...

Air-dry clay is a versatile, easy-to-use material that allows you to create beautiful handmade objects, no kiln or oven required. Whether you're new to clay or looking for a low-mess, accessible way to explore sculpting, air dry clay is perfect for artists, crafters, and DIYers of all levels.This guide is perfect for anyone looking for air dry clay ...

Wire art is a unique and expressive form of drawing that brings line work into three dimensions. By bending and shaping wire, creating lightweight, sculptural interpretations of objects, forms, and figures. It’s a technique that combines creativity with craftsmanship.In this how-to guide, we’ll guide you through step by step creating a ...

Inspired by The Great Pottery Throw Down, where artists pour their emotions into clay to create meaningful, personal pieces. This project aligns with the UK Art & Design curriculum by encouraging students to develop their ideas, master sculpting techniques, and explore storytelling through sculpture. It allows them to create meaningful, ...

Explore a variety of essential mark-making tools commonly used in sketching, drawing, and design!DOWNLOAD