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ART CLASSES WITH NICOLA CORRIGAN
This online dementia art class includes sessions on painting and drawing favourite and memorable objects, flowers and nature. We use photo prompts and share resources for inspiration.
The service users and carers learn to use pencil and watercolour techniques to paint a favourite flower or a bunch of flowers. Learners also work with mixed media, creating collages of memorable and special places and share these on screen.
Nicola Corrigan
Nicola is an artist, who produces original paintings and designs for interiors. Styles range from contemporary and simplistic to more complex artworks. Nicolas portfolio includes artworks along the following themes; Abstracts, Florals, Nautical, Fish, Shells, Seascapes, Boats, Ceramics, Cakes, Cocktails, Valentine, Paisleys, Butterflies, Tattoo art, Harvest, Bunnies and Christmas.
Nicola has over thirty years commercial experience producing work for Illustration, Packaging, Posters, Textiles, Interiors, Fabric, Paper Goods, Tiles and Ceramic Tableware. She produces her own range of printed and sewn textile products and cards.
Nicola designs and paints mainly from her studio in London. Her teaching practice has included teaching textile design and illustration at art schools and university level. Nicola is a qualified teacher and teaches painting and drawing, arts, crafts, sewing, design, literacy and creative writing to adults and children. Nicola paints in gouache, watercolour and acrylics.
You are invited to join for any or all of the sessions which will be hosted live on Zoom. Workshops run from 11am to 12pm.
To book your place on any of the Art Classes please use the links below:
Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Collage
Collage a favourite or imaginary winter scene. Use magazines, papers, wrapping paper, ripped or cut paper, scissors and glue. Pencils and pens if required. We will look at collages by Matisse and also a winter painting by Pieter Bruegel. You will see examples and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback. (1 week)
Tuesday 21st April 2026 – Painting and Drawing
Use pencil and watercolours: Create a painting of spring flowers such as daffodils or tulips in a favourite vase or jug using brushes and watercolours. You will learn simple watercolour techniques including how to draw, design, shade, blend and build a picture. You will see examples and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback. (1 week)
Tuesday 16th June 2026 – Folk Art
Paint an original painting inspired by decorative folk art and patterns. See examples. Learn how you could maybe paint with this technique to also decorate objects such as small boxes. You will see examples and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback. (1 week)
Tuesday 8th September 2026 – Summertime Painting – Paint in the Style of an Artist
Paint a summer scene or seaside themed painting using blues with bright, vibrant colours. We will look at the work of artists including Picasso, and Chagall. You will see examples and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback. (1 week)
Tuesday 13th October 2025 – Paint an Abstract Painting
Use pencil and watercolours to paint an abstract picture based on circles using autumnal or bright colours. You will learn simple watercolour techniques including how to draw, design, and build a picture. You will see examples and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback. We will look at abstract artists such as Sonia Delaunay. (1 week)
Tuesday 17th November 2026 – Paint an Autumn Painting
Paint an autumn scene. Use pencil and watercolours to paint a picture featuring colourful trees and leaves using autumnal colours. You may create this inspired by a real or imaginary place. You will learn simple watercolour techniques including how to draw, paint and build a picture. You will see examples of work by David Hockney and have a tutorial with group class discussion and feedback. (1 week)
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