Braintree & Bocking Community Association

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Upcoming events at Braintree & Bocking Community Association

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Bluebell Glade - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
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Bluebell Glade - In Thick & Thin Acrylics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With David Pasfield. Saturday 25th April 2026, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up) £48 payable in advance Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style, being bold and not worrying about detail. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list Materials: No additional materials cost Equipment & Materials Acrylic paints – vibrant colours Heavy duty Impasto Gel MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board.  (Size should be at least 50×50 cm) Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice) Palette knife Easel – (table or free-standing) Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate, or ‘stay-wet’ palette 2 large water pos and roll of kitchen towel Sketches or photos for inspiration Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Sat 25 Apr09:30Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
Painting & Drawing People in Watercolours and Graphite Pencils
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Painting & Drawing People in Watercolours and Graphite Pencils

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Art With Bianca. Join us as we explore the art of capturing the human form, from the delicate details of a graphite sketch to the vibrant washes of watercolour. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, you’ll learn essential techniques to bring your subjects to life, including understanding proportion, creating depth, and mastering light and shadow. Come discover the joy of creating a personal and powerful piece of art. 10am – 2:00pm (15 min break) Refreshments provided, no lunch break but learners welcome to bring their own snacks for a 15 min tea break[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Resources Required: For all sessions bring an HB pencil, an eraser, a sketchpad, masking tape. (If a painting session) additionally bring at least one palette knife for mixing paint and paper towel or cloths if you’d prefer. It would be very helpful to have a drawing board. Links to resources are suggestions, if learners bring the required equipment it doesn’t need to come from Amazon. * Watercolour paints, * Suitable paper 200gsm minimum *Paint brushes suitable for watercolour painting, * Paint palette, * Water pots x 2 *Selection of graphite pencils *Smudge stick or cotton buds *Putty eraser [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]*Refreshments, please note although there is lactose-free milk and caffeine free beverages, if specialist dietary resources...

Sat 16 May10:00Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
Autumn Woodland - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
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Autumn Woodland - In Thick & Thin Acrylics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials –    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. –    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). –    Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50×50 cm in size. –    Large bristle brushes and palette knife –    Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice. –    Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate. –    2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch. Please arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column] Register your interest: Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Telephone Number (required) Your Postal Address (optional) Additional comments (optional) Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer.

Sat 26 Sept09:30Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
Late Autumn Gardens - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
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Late Autumn Gardens - In Thick & Thin Acrylics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials –    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. –    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). –    Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50×50 cm in size. –    Large bristle brushes and palette knife –    Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice. –    Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate. –    2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch. Please arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column] Register your interest: Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Telephone Number (required) Your Postal Address (optional) Additional comments (optional) Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer.

Sat 31 Oct09:30Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
Winter Landscape - In Thick & Thin Acrylics
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Winter Landscape - In Thick & Thin Acrylics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials –    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. –    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). –    Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50×50 cm in size. –    Large bristle brushes and palette knife –    Easel – preferably free-standing but a table easel will suffice. –    Palette – stay-wet palette or greaseproof paper sheets clipped to cardboard backing is adequate. –    2 water pots and roll of kitchen towels. Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch. Please arrive around 9am to set up your equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column] Register your interest: Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Telephone Number (required) Your Postal Address (optional) Additional comments (optional) Thank you for registering your interest in one of our workshops. Our admin team will be in touch when we have more details to offer.

Sat 21 Nov09:30Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre
via Braintree Community Centre

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