Mr P. comes straight from the primary school classroom bubbling over with ideas.Mr. P. will teach a range of skills based on his experience in primary schools across Dumfries & Galloway. Workshops will stimulate creativity & build skills helping to develop confidence & expression.
Philip Parkhouse is a fully qualified primary school teacher and is currently working as an Art & Design specialist teacher across Dumfries & Galloway.
PLEASE NOTE: The workshops below will take place at our new workshop at 67 Terregles St Dumfries
Tribal Mask (2 sessions)
Explore the origins of modern Art in the construction of a ‘primitive’ tribal mask. We will focus on shape, texture & form. Bring along some newspapers to create your mask.
DATE: 3rd & 10th March 11am-12noon Price: £10*
Flowers for Mothers’ Day
Create flowers that need no water, made from tissue paper & pipe cleaners.
The perfect handmade gift!
DATE: 17th March 11am-12noon Price: £5*
Intaglio Printing (2 sessions)
Make a paper printing plate using found textures. Then, discover the possibilities of colour, pattern & repetition.
DATE: 24th & 31st March 11am-12noon Price: £10*
Easter Ears
Keep the children happy this Easter with a set of 'easy-to-make' bunny ears.
DATE: 2nd April 2-3PM Price: £5*
Egg Decorating
Add egg-citement to your Easter egg decorating repertoire and make an egg bunny or a spring chick.
DATE: 3rd April 2-3PM Price: £5*
Bunny Mask
Construct and decorate an adorable Easter bunny mask to dress up for Easter. So, cute & easy to make.
DATE: 4th April 2-3PM Price: £5*
Happy Easter Chick
Use your hands (really!) to create this cute and sunny yellow Easter chick greetings card.
DATE: 5th April 2-3PM Price: £5*
Everlasting Daffodils
Easter's here and spring is coming! Make your own lovely daffodils from paper plates and egg boxes.
DATE: 6th April 2-3PM Price: £5*
Workshops are suitable for children aged 5-11 yrs. Maximum of 8 children per class.
* All materials are included.