Join us for drop-in gatherings for drawing with Catherine and friends on Fridays.

Still Life Drawing on Friday afternoons

Drawing has been Catherine’s passion. She has initiated the still-life drawing sessions round our kitchen table. Always on Friday afternoons, 2-4, they are likewise friendly and convivial. We also offer the opportunity to guest hosts to take over on occasions.

To take part in drawing:

“You don’t need any skills, yet we are finding lots of hidden talents. “

It is amazing that nearly everyone who starts by saying they can’t draw, produces something full of personality.

There is nothing like quietly looking carefully to concentrate the mind. See Olya Anima’s lovely little film below here.

‘Lots of people claim they can’t draw. I put absolutely no pressure, but just arrange a bowl of fruit or vase of flowers and leave paper, pencils and pastels on the table. Each time, people are suprised about what they can come up with, apparently without even thinking. The relaxed atmosphere really helps. I like to make people feel at ease. A good drawing at the end is just a bonus, but never really the aim. However, looking carefully is the beginning of greater awareness – and we need that in order to be mindful of our fragile environment.’

We provide all materials and there are plenty of teas and biscuits around to share.