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Create a Colourful Summer Meadow Alcohol Ink Artwork

Name: Create a Colourful Summer Meadow Alcohol Ink Artwork
Start: 2026-07-07T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-07T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Our Crafty Place CIC

When

Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 14:00 – 17:00

Our Crafty Place CIC

1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 4AS

Time

14:00 – 17:00

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Join us for this fabulous Summer Meadow Alcohol Ink Artwork Workshop where you will create a colourful, unique picture.. Your tutor, Karen Johnson (aka Millie Moth Art), is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing her vibrant, splashy floral alcohol ink techniques in this relaxed and inspiring creative session at Our Crafty Place, Ilkeston. Explore the beauty of summer through flowing ink, bold colour and joyful creativity as you create your own Summer Meadow alcohol ink artwork. What You’ll Do Learn how to use alcohol ink brush pens to create bright floral effects Experiment with blending and layering inks on A5 Yupo paper Use alcohol to create exciting movement, textures and soft transitions Create your own colourful summer meadow artwork to take home You Will Explore Karen’s signature splashy floral technique How alcohol inks react with 91% isopropyl alcohol Creating petals, leaves and meadow textures using simple methods Working with “happy accidents” to build beautiful results This Workshop is Perfect for Complete beginners Anyone who loves colour and flowers Artists wanting to try a new medium People who enjoy relaxed, mindful creative sessions No experience is needed. If you can hold a pen and enjoy experimenting with colour, you can do this. Karen will guide you through each step, offering plenty of encouragement and support along the way.

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