Three workshops to get your creative juices flowing…..

1) Wednesday 25th June – only 2 spaces left on this charcoal workshop at the Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios, Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RR. Visit the workshop page on my website https://tinadoddart.com/workshops/ or the Gallery website https://www.heritagecourtyardstudio.com for further information and to book your space. Perfect for beginners and those who wish to ‘loosen up’.

2) Saturday 5th July – a rather unique 1 day drawing and printing workshop.

In the morning I will take you through an exploration of tone, shape and composition, developing drawing techniques using pencil and charcoal and a still life set up as inspiration.

After lunch, using the mornings drawings you will translate them into drypoint prints using tools to etch and shade into the plate showing you how to create tone before inking up.  Claire will show you how to use the press to produce a small edition of prints to take away at the end of the day together with your plate and drawings.

This relaxed workshop welcomes beginners and improvers alike.  

See the workshop page of my website https://tinadoddart.com/workshops/ or https://www.printworksweston.co.uk/product/15179021/pencil-to-print for more information and to book your place. A lovely thing to do with a favourite friend!

3) Saturday 19th July – Learn to Draw at the Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury, BA6 9TT.

Join me for this inspiring workshop learning how to draw three dimensional forms on the two-dimensional surface of your paper. By the end of the session you will have built the confidence to have a go at drawing almost anything!

Some fun warm-up exercises will get this session going before you have a go at drawing everyday objects and there will be some surprising hints and tips along the way. Perfect for beginners and improvers you will all go home with lots of sketches to hopefully inspire you further!

Here are the links for further information and to book your space – https://tinadoddart.com/workshops/ and https://avalonmarshes.org/events/learn-how-to-draw/.

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A unique opportunity to learn three different disciplines….. Begins 10th June.

I am part of a group of local creative practitioners (Codename Octopus) that have teamed up to offer a unique course of workshops that will combine drawing, printmaking and jewellery making.  A fabulous opportunity to try three different disciplines and create outcomes from each one even if you are a beginner. We will all meet for a lovely lunch at the end of the jewellery workshop to reflect on the course. Click HERE to learn more about Codename Octopus and to book your place.

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Two events, Three venues!…..

This weekend sees the opening of both the Cheddar Arts Fringe Festival (now in its 10th year!) and the North Somerset Arts Week. It’s a busy time for me as you’ll be able to see my new work over three different venues :-

Venue 9, Hannah More Cottage, Lower North Street, Cheddar, BS27 3HE. Exhibiting alongside the talented Lindy Paul and Emma Lomas. New this year – walking times between venues. Refreshments along the trail. https://www.cheddarartists.com/brochure

Venue 22, Church of Holy Trinity, 98 Main Road, Cleeve, BS49 4PN. Twelve artists showcasing a variety of work in the church and church hall. Parking and Cakes! https://www.northsomersetarts.org/arts-week-2025

Venue 35, Print(works)Weston, Unit 28, Knightcott Industrial Estate, Banwell, BS25 5QN. Print enthusiasts who meet monthly for print activities fill the walls with their individual pieces. See inside the workshop for a flavour of what goes on…. https://www.northsomersetarts.org/arts-week-2025

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Studio 3 Gallery – 11th April ‘til 9th May

I have the pleasure of exhibiting on the ‘guest wall’ until 9th May so do pop along to Clevedon Craft Centre where you’ll find the Studio 3 gallery.

There are resident artists exhibiting an array of different art disciplines from ceramics to paintings, jewellery to lampshades, textile art to printmaking and more besides. It’s great to be exhibiting alongside such talent.

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FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS….

From Friday I’ve got work in the Clevedon Art Club Member’s Show where I will be stewarding on the Sunday morning and then giving a charcoal demonstration at 1pm so do come and say hello!

This Saturday I’ll be running a beginners workshop on Colour Mixing with some colour theory thrown in for good measure! More details can be found here https://www.clevedonartclub.co.uk/workshopsclasses where you can book your place.

ALSO, FROM SATURDAY 12th April – Friday 9th May I have been invited to exhibit some of my work on the guest wall of Studio 3 gallery at Clevedon Craft Centre. With the lovely café now open for the season too it’s a lovely afternoon out. https://www.studiothree.art/links/

FROM MAY 3rd – I am once again taking part in the Cheddar walking Arts Trail over the Bank Holiday Weekend but also in the North Somerset Arts Week event. More details on the websites… https://www.cheddarartists.com/brochure and https://www.northsomersetarts.org/arts-week-2025

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This Weekend – Art Exhibition!

Our annual ‘Shades of Shipham’ exhibition is back. Come and see our latest work. We’d love to see you.

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March – 10am – 5pm

Pop-up Café with homemade cakes 

Preview evening Friday 14th 6.30 – 8.30pm with a glass of wine

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CHARCOAL DRAWING – A foundation class

Perfect for complete beginners to those who want to ‘loosen up’, I always love running these workshops!

Charcoal is a very forgiving medium so this session should be lots of fun and will allow you to loosen up to create some expressive work.  We’ll explore how many different marks can be made with charcoal, how to use toned backgrounds and how a rubber can become a drawing implement…. and lots more besides!

Here is the link for more information and to book your place… https://www.clevedonartclub.co.uk/workshopsclasses

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Two creative opportunities in January!…

1. This Saturday 11th January – a chance to try coloured pencils. A few spaces available…..

Members Tickets £22/non members £27……Click here to book your seat https://www.clevedonartclub.co.uk/workshopsclasses

2. Beginning 21st January – Three Taster Workshop

For more information and to book please visit:  https://codenameoctopus.com

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Roundup of my latest news and exhibitions….

  1. Somerset Arts Weeks was a great success at a new venue in Chapel Allerton during September/October. https://somersetartworks.org.uk

2. AWARD WINNING ARTIST Tina Dodd! A highlight for me this year!

Success in the Winter Exhibition at the Aga Kubish Art Gallery, Weston-s-Mare, BS23 1UG. https://galleryagakubish.weebly.com

EXHIBITION OPEN after the Christmas break UNTIL 11th JANUARY 2025.

The “Speedball” judges awarded me £250 worth of art materials for my Wells Cathedral charcoal drawing.

3. I’m a NEW MEMBER of the Somerset Crafts group of artists at the Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9TT. https://somersetcrafts.com

This is one of those lovely places where you will find stunning arts and crafts handmade by the artisans who exhibit there. Something for every pocket, the shop and gallery is open every day of the year except Christmas Day! #shoplocal!

4. Why not visit the Winter Exhibition at The Arts Quarter in Cheddar and have a browse in the lovely gift shop while you’re there? https://www.theartsquarter.com

Another place to buy unique art work from local artisans, I have had 3 inky landscapes accepted for the exhibition.

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Introducing a Christmas Market as part of the Codename Octopus group of artists and tutors….

@ The Gallery, 5 St. Margaret’s Terrace, Weston-s-Mare, BS20 1AH

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