Get arty in Naburn, York! Enjoy creating your own beautiful, expressive sunrise painting to celebrate the start of a new year.

The event will be held in the larger room at Tea By The Lock (The Ballroom). Those who come to the workshop will be welcome to buy refreshements at the lovely plant-based tearoom (not included in ticket price).

The workshop is run by a talented local artist who has exhibited her artwork internationally and in the UK.

For complete beginners or people who believe themselves not to be creative or arty, this is a great chance to start the year by trying something new.

For the more experienced, this might be a chance to try a new medium, or new techniques.

I will explain the materials, show some techniques, and you will be free to adapt my hints and tips to create your own beautiful artwork. There is lots of room for personal expression, for example you could completely change the colours of the sky, you could choose to create a seascape rather than the landscape, or you may add your own detailing in the foreground - there are many possibilities!

All materials will be provided, although if you prefer to bring any of your own, you would be welcome.

If you are worried about getting messy, you may wish to bring an apron and gloves, and it is worth remembering your glasses if you wear them. It is also worth bringing something to carry your artwork away, whether you are arriving by car, on foot or by bus, especially if it is not dry yet or it is raining - something like a sturdy envelope or plastic wallet.

Tea By The Lock is a wonderful venue, and the location itself offers a relaxed atmosphere, is dog-friendly, has a plant-based menu, and is close to both a bus stop and the lock carpark. It is past the caravan park, down the track through the gate, and to the right, by the Lock.

This workshop is aimed at adults, so any under eighteen's are included entirely at the discretion and responsibility of an accompanying adult. There may be sharp craft tools on the table such as embossing tools.

Description supplied by the event organiser.