Author name: Kerry Slack

Moonlit winter watercolour landscape by Kery slack

Creative Christmas Gift Ideas for Artists
How to paint a watercolour winter landscape – with bunnies!

How to paint a charming moonlit watercolour winter landscape

Kerry has created a gentle, step-by-step guide to painting a peaceful winter landscape — perfect for beginners and anyone who’d love to unwind with a creative moment this season.

It’s a calm, confidence-boosting tutorial that walks you through the whole process, from the first wash to the finishing touches. Grab a cuppa, pick up a brush, and enjoy a little winter magic. Or join Kerry on Wednesday 3rd December and she can guide you through the process

→ How to Paint a Winter Landscape (Beginner Friendly Tutorial)

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For workshops
Book at https://www.kerryslackart.com/workshops

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Creative Christmas Gift Ideas for Artists

Brilliant creative Christmas gifts for artists

Looking for a thoughtful, creative gift this Christmas?

If you’ve got an arty friend, a watercolour lover, or someone who simply deserves a bit of joyful “me time”, Kerry has put together a beautifully curated guide to the best presents for artists this year.

From sketchbooks and brush sets to workshops and playful stocking fillers, it’s full of ideas to spark inspiration and make gifting wonderfully easy.

Have a read and discover some gorgeous creative treats:

→ Creative Christmas Gifts for Artists: Inspire a Watercolour Lover This Year

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For workshops
Book at https://www.kerryslackart.com/workshops

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Kate Thomas

Transience’ explores the impermanent nature of life – from everyday experiences to global concerns such as identity, conflict and the environment.

Featuring painting, printmaking, textiles, collage, sculpture and installation works by eleven artists connected through ArtWorks East.

All welcome

FREE TO VIEW

🖌️ Dates: Private view 25th November 6-9pm. Open 12-4 daily from 25th November to 14th December, (closed Sunday 7th December).

📍 ArtWorks East
32 Osier Way
London
E10 5SB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katethomas20/

For more information: kateth@btinternet.com
To sign up for the Private View: https://art-east.co.uk/products/transience-group-show-private-view

IG: @katethomas_20

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Sip & Paint at the Grimsdyke

Cheryl Gould

is hosting a days drawing in the famous Grimsdyke Manor Music Room

A super opportunity to draw the life size marble figures flanking the huge Victorian fireplace , and models wearing costumes from famous Gilbert & Sullivan operas.

Coffee on arrival: light lunch + glass of Prosecco ; basic drawing materials + tuition if needed to enhance drawing skills.

Tea + homemade biscuits and great social interaction at end of session with informal crit.

All welcome
£49 –

🖌️ Date: 16th October 2025, 10:30am – 4pm


📍 Location: The Grimsdyke Manor Music Room
Best Western Plus
Grim’s Dyke Hotel
Old Redding
HA3 6SH

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistcherylgould
https://www.instagram.com/artizlifedrawing

FB: Life Drawing With Cheryl

For more information: Grimsdyke entertainment

call 02083853100

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Colette Moscrop & Kate Thomas

The exhibition runs from the 15th -21st of September. Come and meet the artists at the Private View on the 18th of September from 6pm-8pm.

All welcome.

The exhibition highlights the work of textile artists Colette Moscrop and Kate Thomas

FREE TO VIEW: Exhibition can be accessed 24 hours through the window.

Join us for our FREE workshop Saturday 20th September 11 – 2.30pm.

Drop in any time. Bring along an unfinished sewing project to work on, or embroider onto our Harrow inspired fabric, printed by Colette. If you’ve not embroidered before, we’ll show you how.

Age 7+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

🖌️ Dates: 15th – 21st September
📍 Location: The Art Park, Greenhill Way, HA1 1LE

Instagram: @colettemoscrop

Instagram:@Katethomas

For more information:
www.colettemoscrop.com

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Tuesday morning watercolour classes

Complete Beginners Watercolour workshops this autumn

Kids back at school, off to Uni? How about a couple of peaceful, creative hours just for you? 💛

I’m running individually bookable beginner-friendly watercolour classes every Tuesday morning, 10–12, at the brand new Art Park in central Harrow (yes — the old Debenhams car park, with parking right behind and great transport links 🚉🚗).

Coming up:
✨ Flowers 16 Sept
✨ Dragonflies 23 Sept
✨ Sea Pebbles 30 Sept
✨ Beginner Landscapes 7 Oct
✨ A Meadow 14 Oct

I’ll provide the paper — just bring your paints, brushes, palette and a jam jar for water. (If you don’t have any yet, I can recommend a fab beginner kit for under £20!).

Come and unwind, splash some colour, and enjoy some proper me-time. Beginners very welcome!

Perfect for those who are brand new to watercolour. Each session is individually bookable. The sessions will cover essential techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.

🗓Tuesdays throughout September and October

10am – 12 noon

A gentle and fun introduction to watercolour painting!

Find out more here

www.kerryslackart.com/workshops


📍 Location: the Art Park, Greenhill Way, HA1 1LE

£25 per person, all materials provided

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For more information and booking:
Book at https://www.kerryslackart.com/workshops

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Watercolour wet in wet technique for beginners

At Harrow Art Centre and the Art Park Harrow

Complete Beginners Watercolour Course – Late Summer Dates

Kerry Slack will be running a special 2-week Complete Beginners Watercolour Course at Harrow Arts Centre this late summer.

Perfect for those who are brand new to watercolour, the sessions will cover essential techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.

🗓 Saturday 30th August & Saturday 6th September

2-4pm

No experience needed, all materials provided. A gentle and fun introduction to watercolour painting!

Find out more here


📍 Location: Harrow Arts Centre, HA5 4EA
🎟️ Book your spot here

£50 per person, all materials provided

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For more information and booking:
Book at https://www.kerryslackart.com/workshops

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Celebrate Harrow’s 60 years as a London Borough

Exciting news!

Our artist Kerry Slack has been busy behind the scenes creating two hand-painted illustrated maps for Harrow Council’s Heritage Walks – part of the celebrations for 60 years of Harrow as a London Borough!

The first guided walks are this Saturday 26th July 2025 (with the Mayor joining the Bentley Priory walk 🦌✨). If you’re local, come along, enjoy the walk, and pick up a free printed map (first come, first served).

🗺 Book your spot via Headstone Manor

Kerry’s also shared a brand-new blog post where you can download the maps and read more about the project – plus, if you paint with her, see if you can spot a few familiar foxes, hares, and other woodland friends hidden on the maps!

🖌️ Date: Saturdays 26th July 2025
📍 Location: Bentley Priory Nature Reserve & Pinner
🎟️ Book your spot here

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For more information
Visit at kerryslackart.com

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Depth, colour, emotion. Unleash your abstract vision.

Focusing on developing a personal and playful approach to art making In this hands-on, immersive workshop, you’ll explore various mediums discovering how these mediums can work together. Guided by colour theory and the power of underpainting, you’ll learn to build depth, structure, and emotion into your work.

Find out more here

🖌️ Date: 20-21st June – 11am – 3pm

📍 Location: Edgware

Instagram: @neetapopatkataria

07727194770

neetapopatkataria@gmail.com

For more information and booking:
Book at www.neetapopatkataria.com

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Depth, colour, emotion. Unleash your abstract vision.

Unleash your creativity in our fun, supportive art classes perfect for all ages and skill levels! Explore landscapes, portraits, still life, florals, and more with personalised guidance in every session. All materials are provided – just bring your imagination!

Find out more here

🖌️ Date: Friday/Saturdays ; 10am – 12noon – 5pm

📍 Location: Edgware

Instagram: @neetapopatkataria

07727194770

neetapopatkataria@gmail.com

For more information and booking:
Book at www.neetapopatkataria.com

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