Get creative in Naburn, York! Enjoy a cosy illustration workshop. Discover your artistic side and try techniques in pencil, pen and paint.

The event will be held at Tea By The Lock, where those who come to the workshop will be welcome to buy refreshements at the lovely plant-based tearoom.

I will provide some examples of my designs as inspiration, and give a demonstration, and then you will be free to have a go yourself. I will bring examples of my own designs, and explain some tips for drawing and painting them - so don't worry if you haven't drawn or painted before, and I will be on hand to help.

If you have more experience, you may prefer to create your own designs rather than working from my examples, or you may prefer to adapt the designs as you choose, for example more patterning on the Christmas decorations, textured backgrounds, or add a Christmas hat to the robin...feel free to experiment!

There will be a selection of art materials to share and try, including pencils, pens and paint, as well as paper and brushes. If you wanted to bring your own sketchbook, cards or paper to work on, or if you have favourite brushes you wish to use, you'd be welcome to do so.

You may prefer to keep your artwork as a painting in itself, or it can be easily used to create your own greetings card to gift to someone special, making your card into a present in itself.

If you are worried about getting messy (some of the pens are permanent), you may wish to bring an apron and gloves, and it is worth remembering your glasses if you wear them.

Tea By The Lock is a wonderful venue, and the location itself offers a relaxed atmosphere, is dog-friendly, 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.

If I have to cancel the event for any reason, you will be offered a full refund.

Description supplied by the event organiser.