CATH SISWICK
Fine Art & Portraiture
Nurture your Creativity
Studio 10, Sea Change Studios
Centre of Creativity
Cockington Court
Torquay
TQ2 6XA
Directions (click here)
- Southbank Townhouse
- Art Session Members
- No Promo Code
- £20 Voucher
- £50 Voucher
Cancellation Policy: Payments are not refundable but are transferable. Please give 2 weeks notice if you wish to transfer to a different date. I will always try my hardest to honour a workshop, but if for any reason the workshop has to be postponed (i.e. a global pandemic!), you will be offered the option of a full refund.
2026 Dates TBC
Full Day
£79
In this workshop, we’ll be focusing on printing in layers, a technique that lets you build up your image one colour at a time. You’ll learn how to break down an image into separate colour plates and how to line them up so your final print is neat and well-aligned. We’ll also take a quick look at where linocut printmaking came from and how artists have used it over the years.
You’ll get to know the different carving tools, learn how to use them safely and effectively, and explore the kinds of marks and textures they can make. We’ll then move on to printing your design—using both a tabletop press and handheld barens—so you’ll get to try out a few different methods and find what works best for you.
Whether you’re totally new to printmaking or want to build on the basics, this workshop is a great place to start. You’ll leave with your own multi-layered print and the know-how to carry on printing at home.
Image Registration: Discover how to align your prints accurately for clean, professional-looking results.
Tool Handling and Mark-Making: Get hands-on with carving tools and explore the different textures and lines you can create.
Brief History of Linocut: A short look at the origins of linocut and how it’s been used by artists through time.
Printing Methods: Try both tabletop printing presses and handheld barens to see the difference and find your preferred method.
Beginner-Friendly Guidance: Step-by-step support throughout the day, with all tools and materials provided.
Suitable for ages 16+
Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon but lunch is not provided. There is a cafe on site, and The Drum pub is within a short walk from the studio, or feel free to bring a packed lunch.
No experience necessary. This workshop is perfect for beginners.
Please bring old clothes or an apron - painting can get messy!
Long stay parking is available a short walk from the studio (Craft Centre Car Park: Open 7am – 7pm, parking charges apply, please bring cash)
WORKSHOPS
Nurture your Creativity
2026 Dates TBC
Full Day
£79
In this workshop, we’ll be focusing on printing in layers, a technique that lets you build up your image one colour at a time. You’ll learn how to break down an image into separate colour plates and how to line them up so your final print is neat and well-aligned. We’ll also take a quick look at where linocut printmaking came from and how artists have used it over the years.
You’ll get to know the different carving tools, learn how to use them safely and effectively, and explore the kinds of marks and textures they can make. We’ll then move on to printing your design—using both a tabletop press and handheld barens—so you’ll get to try out a few different methods and find what works best for you.
Whether you’re totally new to printmaking or want to build on the basics, this workshop is a great place to start. You’ll leave with your own multi-layered print and the know-how to carry on printing at home.
Image Registration: Discover how to align your prints accurately for clean, professional-looking results.
Tool Handling and Mark-Making: Get hands-on with carving tools and explore the different textures and lines you can create.
Brief History of Linocut: A short look at the origins of linocut and how it’s been used by artists through time.
Printing Methods: Try both tabletop printing presses and handheld barens to see the difference and find your preferred method.
Beginner-Friendly Guidance: Step-by-step support throughout the day, with all tools and materials provided.
All materials provided
Suitable for ages 16+
Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon but lunch is not provided. There is a cafe on site, and The Drum pub is within a short walk from the studio, or feel free to bring a packed lunch.
No experience necessary. This workshop is perfect for beginners.
Please bring old clothes or an apron - painting can get messy!
Long stay parking is available a short walk from the studio (Craft Centre Car Park: Open 7am – 7pm, parking charges apply, please bring cash)
Studio 10, Sea Change Studios
Centre of Creativity
Cockington Court
Torquay
TQ2 6XA
Directions (click here)
- Southbank Townhouse
- Art Session Members
- No Promo Code
- £20 Voucher
- £50 Voucher
Cancellation Policy: Payments are not refundable but are transferable. Please give 2 weeks notice if you wish to transfer to a different date. I will always try my hardest to honour a workshop, but if for any reason the workshop has to be postponed (i.e. a global pandemic!), you will be offered the option of a full refund.
June: Learn to Linocut
July: Textiles Illustration
Aug: Pointillism in Acrylics
Sept: Get started with Oil Paints
Oct: Mastering Reflections | Charcoal
Nov: TBC
Dec: TBC
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Textiles Illustration
Sun, 21 July, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Textiles is a versatile medium, great for creating artwork as well as embellishing home furnishings and clothing. In this workshop you will learn to use appliqué, basic embroidery stitches and beading to create your own decorative fabric cupcake illustration.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Pointillism in Acrylics
Sun, 18 August, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Pointillism is defined by its use of mark making and colour. Pointillism paintings are created from hundreds of dots of carefully placed pure colours, relying on the eye to mix the colours to achieve maximum luminosity, in a similar way to pixels on a screen.
Learn how to use reds, blues and yellows to create the whole spectrum of colours. In this workshop we will look at basic colour theory, pigment strength and colour mixing before going on to create a colourful acrylic painting to take away with you.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Get started with Oil Paints
Sun, 22 September, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Starting out with Oils can be a daunting prospect, but with just a few basics you can unlock the potential of this rich and exciting medium.
In this beginners workshop we will be getting to grips with oil painting. You will gain understanding of the paints, learn about colour mixing and basic application techniques, and receive step-by-step guidance in creating your own still life painting.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Mastering Reflections | Large Scale Charcoal Drawing
Sun, 20 October, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
In this workshop we will be getting messy with large-scale charcoal drawings.
Working at A1 in scale we will be looking at reflection and the refraction of light on glass as well studying the way in which glass objects interact with positive and negative space.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
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