Creative weekend in Scarborough as Art Fair and Sunday Art School get underway
Scarborough’s creative community will be in focus this weekend with Scarborough Art Fair on Saturday July 4, alongside the launch of Sunday Art School at the Community Rooms in Peasholm Park from July 5.
The Art Fair takes place from from 11am–4pm in Scarborough town centre will feature a selection of artists involved in Scarborough Art projects, with original artwork for sale, glass art demonstrations and the chance to take part in creative activities. Charlotte Hill will run a drop-in drawing workshop and sell original artwork, prints, cards and materials, with exclusive Art Fair discounts available on bookings for the Sunday Art School.
The Sunday Art School will run every Sunday in July, with two adult classes each day at 11am and 2pm. Taught by Charlotte Hill, the sessions are designed to introduce different materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, textiles and assemblage, with all materials provided.
Full Class Schedule:
July 5 – 11am: Drawing Nature - landscape drawing techniques. 2pm: Watercolour Landscape Painting - create a watercolour painting.
July 12 – 11am: Sketching Wildlife - including. using the real life wildlife for reference. 2pm: Miniature Landscape painting - create a miniature masterpiece, acrylic painting.
July 19 – 11am: Portrait Drawing, draw from a model. 2pm: Abstract Art, including collage and acrylic painting.
July 26 – 11am: Textiles Art, including applique, embroidery and felting. 2pm: Mixed Media Natural Assemblage - using natural and found objects, printing and collage.
Classes are generally suitable for ages 16 and over, with younger participants able to attend if accompanied by an adult.
Bookings for the Sunday Art School can be made at https://scarboroughfair.uk/events/sunday-art-school-at-peasholm-park/.