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Introducing NEW ART Workshops with JO JOOF

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We are delighted to have local illustrator Jo Joof joining us at Millie Moon.

Jo will be hosting a Drawing and Painting session in her own unique style every Monday.  Join Jo for a fun approach to drawing and painting. Learn illustration techniques in an easy and relaxed environment. A fun variety of topics and a different theme each week.

No experience or skill needed and definitely no still life!

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the Maker

 

I’m Jo Joof, a mum of five girls and an illustrator and designer based in Frome. In addition to having 5 beautiful daughters who love to draw, my inspiration is also led by the love of retro memorabilia and multi culture, so that often reflects in the subjects I paint too.

 

I have 20+ years previous experience in all areas of children’s book publishing.
I am a self taught artist and grew up on the outskirts of London thriving on creating and making all sorts of art and crafts – non stop! I currently have a studio space at the Black Swan Arts, and I have really been able to explore my own creativity fully and gain some of my own recognition.
I am also the owner of a small but profitable growing business Jo and Nic’s Crinkly Cloth Books.
The Nursery Times crinkly cloth book for babies is uniquely designed to look like a little newspaper and it’s proving to be very popular.Myself and illustrator Nicola Moore have self published – created, illustrated and manufactured nearly 24 crinkly titles in just over 1 year.And we have sold to 40 of the best independent stockists in the UK and also the US.
Having the ability to combine traditional hand painted illustration with design and mac skills has proven to be beneficial too. More recently a collaboration with Frome based makers ‘Craftival’ has also led to me designing and producing my own range of fabric exclusively for sale at Millie Moon Shop.
The Art Club
I have art clubs which take place at Millie Moon Shop and Studio One Black Swan Arts, also kids easy craft sessions either as a drop in session or a children’s party group.
The art club is based on simple, commonly used illustration techniques and different mediums.
It’s a two hour session which includes drawing and painting a variety of prepared subjects in a group of up to six. Suggestions welcome. I will be there to share tips. Inspirational will be shared by all.
You can copy my version or draw your own, it’s up to you! A relaxing and fun bit of ‘me’ time if that’s what you need!
Sign up for a batch of classes and you will be supplied with your own handy set of watercolours, brushes and an A5 book.

Jo will be running adult workshops 16+ years starting on Mondays 11-1pm

Sessions are £15 each, or you can book  3 for £36

Includes all materials used on the day and refreshments

Starts Monday 12th August 2019

No Monday club on bank holidays

 

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Don’t miss out! Early bird tickets for Special Linocut workshop with Angela Lai Yen

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Don’t miss out! Angela is running a one off special Linocut workshop on Sunday 21 July 2019

Tickets are £80 for the day including lunch and all materials!!

But… EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE JUST £70 if you book before 8 June 2019… 

Call 01373 464437 or book online here!

 

Come and learn the process of Linocut from start to finish with local printmaker Angela Lai yen.

  • You will begin with ‘drawing’ plants and floral from still life before developing your design ready for print.
  • You will learn to transfer your design on lino,
  • and how to carve lino safely!
  • and how to print by hand pressure and rollers

Design will be 12cm x 12cm so please feel free to bring extra paper cards etc you would like to print onto

You will receive a glass of Prosecco on arrival, an introduction and then on with the day, led by Angela Lai Yen.  There will be a short break for lunch (provided) and then back to an afternoon for more printing.

includes all materials, welcome drink, lunch, tea or coffee.

*over 18 years old

Space is limited

This is a one off class

10.30 -5.30

£80

New** Freemotion Embroidery Club with artist Angela Lai Yen

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Artist Angela Lai Yen says come with an “open mind”

Freemotion machine Embroidery is the skill of using your sewing machine to draw. It is used for decorating and embellishing your sewing projects and can be very addictive. You’ve been warned!

Tutor Angela has been teaching Freemotion at Millie Moon for over 8 years now. Many beginners want to move on to more creative projects so Angela has created her new Freemotion Club, starting in MAY 2018 Perfect for those that have done the beginners class. You will develop a new skill every  month. Angela will teach at the beginning of the class and then its up to you to push and experiment with the skill.

In the first of the new monthly club there is a beginners/refresher session.
In this class, you will learn how to set up your machine for freemotion, you will learn about the tools and materials and work through a range of exercises to demonstrate different techniques. You will get the also get the chance to work on your own design for a final piece. Perfect for those who haven’t done it before or need to top up the skills ready for the club sessions.

Beginners/ refresher session 22 April 2018 2-6pm: All materials included £55  BOOK HERE

  

 

Future club sessions  

Each month, Angela will guide you through a series of different techniques and skills but be prepared to delve into the creative.

27th MAY 2018 2-5pm £30

In this session you will be experimenting with different fabrics, papers etc. There will be a range of fabrics to try but please bring along anything you want to play with

24th June 2018 2-5pm £30

In this session you will transferring your drawings to fabric

22nd July 2018 2-5pm £30

In this session you will be using dissolvable film/materials and how to manipulate them- you will need to bring a range of plain cottons and shear fabrics.

  • Threads and some materials included.
  • Please make sure you leave a contact number where you can easily be reached so Angela can let you know what is needed before club.
  • Project briefs can be available for those who would like.

Note::

you must have completed the beginners workshop before you can join any future club sessions 

Special Offer:

  • Book the beginners/refresher session and next 3 club sessions for £120   saving £25  BOOK HERE 
  • Book 3 club sessions for £80  saving £10   BOOK HERE

For  more information please contact us, call 01373 464437 or email info@milliemoonshop.co.uk