Art Practice
A cyanotype contact print begins with the objects placed on the paper
Explore cyanotype contact printing with a small composition test, a clear exposure record and an understanding of how objects block light.
COLOUR, CRAFT & A LITTLE PATIENCE
The craft table
Craft Techniques
Needle felting shapes loose wool through repeated small punctures
See how a barbed felting needle builds shape in loose wool, then plan a small practice piece with a safer grip and a firmer, more even surface.
Paper Studio
Paper marbling begins with paint that floats on a prepared bath
Understand the bath beneath a marbled print, then use small paper tests to separate paint, preparation, and transfer problems.
Painting Practice
Gouache comes back to life with water, but the painted layer can move too
Test how traditional gouache reactivates, then use brush moisture and fewer passes to keep a fresh layer from disturbing the colour underneath.
Paper Studio
Paper grain changes how a handmade book opens
Test paper grain before folding a handmade book. A simple bending comparison helps align the pages and covers with the spine for a more comfortable opening.
Watercolour Practice
Remove watercolour masking fluid only after the wash has dried
Masking fluid protects highlights in watercolour, but removal needs patience. Test the paper, let the wash dry, and lift the mask without scrubbing.
Craft Techniques
Sgraffito reveals a second colour beneath the clay’s surface
Explore sgraffito on pottery: how scratched lines reveal a contrasting layer, why clay firmness matters, and how a small test tile helps.
Art Practice
Roll a thin ink film before making your first linocut print
Learn to recognise a thin, even brayer film, make a small test print and separate inking problems from pressure or paper problems.
Art Practice
Lost and found edges can make a painting feel less outlined
Explore lost and found edges with a small painting study. Vary where shapes separate clearly and where similar values let an edge become less visible.