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Spring Botanicals – Still Life Drawing Workshop

1st April 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join San Stae Art Class on 1 April for ‘Spring Botanicals’ – our first still life drawing workshop taking place across minima’s pocket garden and One1 coffee bar to coincide with the launch of the showroom’s new garden furniture and plant ranges.Cosy up with a hot drink or botanical mocktail served by Birmingham’s best barista, Eddie, and capture the natural world and seasonal plants in charcoal and oil pastel. We’ll be exploring ‘sgraffito’ (scratching) and reductional drawing techniques to create beautiful hand drawings to take home and treasure.All are welcome and you needn’t have any drawing experience to come along. It’s about getting inspired and trying something new in a light-hearted and relaxed setting. All drawing materials, tuition and refreshments are provided. Things to bring:We’ll be using a variety of drawing materials including charcoal and oil pastels so feel free to bring an old shirt that you don’t mind getting a little mucky! As part of the event will be taking place outside in the sheltered garden, warm clothes are also advised. What’s included?- Drawing materials, paper and drawing boards- Tuition- A botanical mocktail or hot drink from One1 coffee shop. Additional paid refreshments will be available at the bar Things to note:The tickets are non-refundable however you can gift / exchange tickets to any future events at the same location. For large group bookings please get in touch. Access:minima. is located in Hockley, on the edge of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. If you are coming by train, the nearest stop is ‘Snow Hill Station’ and the venue is an 8-minute walk from there.There is plenty of on street parking available outside the shop and it’s free to park after 6pm.The event is taking place in the ground floor showroom, garden and coffee shop which is wheelchair accessible. About Your Tutor:Aly Grimes is a trained artist, curator and designer. She is the founder of San Stae interior designer studio. She has over 10 years experience in the contemporary art world and is a co-founder of Stryx, an artist-run studio space in Digbeth. Birmingham.

Details

Date:
1st April 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-botanicals-still-life-drawing-workshop-tickets-570365968967

Venue

minima,98-100 Hospital St, Birmingham B19 3QP, UK