Why not get creative and create an animal portrait in line and wash (ink and paint)? You could choose domestic or wild, maybe even your pet!

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 tearoom in the same location.

If you have some experience in drawing and painting, this is a fun way to try new techniques and experiment, but if you are a beginner, it's a great way to dive in and have a go in a pressure-free environment.

I will be showing some examples as inspiration, and giving a demonstration of how to draw your animal in pencil, pen and then paint. Then you will be able to experiment and create your own artworks, putting your own creative touches!

I will bring pictures of animals to work from, as those resident at Tea By The Lock generally don't pose well for drawing and painting! However, if there is an animal you would particularly like to draw, you are welcome to bring a picture - but please bring a copy as you may be cutting it up or drawing on top of the image as part of the process, so a valuable photo of a beloved pet could get spoiled. Any animal, pet or wild, can be drawn and painted using this process, although it is useful if your photo will fit inside A4 or A5 paper - any larger and it may not fit the paper, and any smaller and it can be hard to draw the details.

Tea By The Lock is a fantastic venue, and the location itself offers a relaxed atmosphere, large windows with a lovely light, is dog-friendly, and 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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.