Still-Life Photography Workshop: From Everyday to Extraordinary

Still-Life Photography Workshop: From Everyday to Extraordinary

creative, Learning, photography, smartphone, still life

Art Creations with everyday subject matter:

 A 3 hour TUTORED COURSE :

SUNDAY

 26th January 12 noon – 3 pm

Tutor - John Bentley

Book Today

No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

 

So … are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?

 

Join us:

 

Still – Life Photography Workshop: From Everyday to Extraordinary

 

Transform ordinary objects into stunning art prints in this hands-on still-life photography workshop! Whether you’re using a camera or smartphone, learn to create captivating compositions that tell stories through light, texture, and form.

What you’ll discover:
• The art of composition and object arrangement
• Mastering natural and artificial lighting techniques
• Creating depth and mood through shadows
• Styling techniques for different moods and themes
• Professional backdrop selection and setup
• Post-processing tips to enhance your images

Perfect for:
– Photography enthusiasts
– Artists seeking new mediums
– Content creators
– Interior designers
– Anyone interested in creating beautiful art prints

Workshop Details:
📍 Location: BL6Studio in Horwich, Bolton BL6 7JH
👥 Limited to 5 participants
💰 Investment: £75 per person
⏰ Duration: 3 hours

What to bring:
• Your Camera/smartphone/tablet or all three
• Tripod (essential for sharp images)
• Laptop (optional if you want to be editing)
• Your own products (if you want to photograph specific items)

There will be a live editing demonstrations that will be projected and RECORDED at the end the session, showing you professional techniques and workflows in real-time.

 

 

Limited spots available! BOOK NOW to secure your place.

To BOOK A PLACE please click the button below

 

This course is £75 and includes the option to join the community group that will have more information in there and the ability to ask questions further down your learning path. There will also be a recording of the editing demo of the day 

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If you wish to pay via bank transfer please email bookings@iamjohnb.co.uk

Quick Recap:

Here’s what you’ll gain during this hands-on session:

  • Simple Lighting Techniques: Use everyday light sources to enhance your shots, no fancy equipment required.
  • Creative Compositions: Transform your objects with props, textures, and clever setups.
  • Engaging Perspectives: Master overhead angles and other techniques that make your photos stand out.
  • Your Creative Edge: Move beyond technical details and tap into your artistic potential to create images that truly resonate.

Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

 

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

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Weekly Life Drawing

Weekly Life Drawing

Drawing, Learning, Life Drawing, Sketching

Weekly Life Drawing Sessions

 EVERY TUESDAY &   WEDNESDAY:

TUESDAY

MORNINGS 10AM – 12 NOON

WEDNESDAY

EVENINGS 7PM – 9PM

BOOK A TUESDAY SLOT
BOOK A WEDNESDAY SLOT

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

BL6 Art Studios: Creating, Connecting & Celebrating Art

Pop-up Exhibitions | Workshops | Life Drawing | Art Classes

These are weekly sessions

Tuesday morning from 10 – 12pm.

Wednesday evening from 7pm – 9pm.

These sessions are £14.

Easels and drawing boards are available. Artists can bring their own materials to use.

Refreshments are provided.

*Please note these sessions are untutored 

BOOK A TUESDAY SLOT
BOOK A WEDNESDAY SLOT

Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

 

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

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Lino Cutting Workshop

Lino Cutting Workshop

Learning, Lino Cutting, Tutored

Lino Cutting Workshop For Beginners:

January 2025

A TUTORED COURSE OVER 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES:

SUNDAY

19th January

1 pm – 3.30 pm

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

Book Today

No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

 
So are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?
 
This is a basic lino-cutting workshop with instructions on how to use all the equipment to produce a final piece you can then take home with you. You will be introduced to the use of some basic lino cutting tools, how to handle your lino tile and you will be creating your own design from our books and images that are available to use. You can of course bring one of your own designs that you would like to work from. (The tile size is approximately 8″ x 6″ )
 
It is advisable to wear old clothes, but there are disposable aprons for your use. All materials are provided and you will go home with your finished printings at the end of the day.
 

To BOOK A PLACE please click the button below

This course is £40 and includes all materials and tuition. Refreshments are also provided.

Learn More

Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

 

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

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Impressionist Workshop

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Learn To Paint, Learning, Painting, Tutored

Learn To Paint:

Impressionist Painting Workshop Using Acrylics

TUTORED WORKSHOP OVER 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES:

Friday 24th January

1pm – 3.30 pm

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

Book Today

No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

 
So are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?
 
Painting is not just about creating art; it’s a therapeutic journey that allows you to unwind, destress, and tap into the soothing rhythm of colours and forms. Connect with fellow beginners who share a similar passion.
 

During this workshop, we will be using the medium of acrylics. I will be showing how to mix and blend the colours, how to add light and shade, and guidance on the ideal brush to use. We will be creating an impressionist painting using the medium of acrylics, thus allowing the artist to create their style and interpretation of the landscape.

In this workshop, we will be looking at clouds and studying the sky as well as incorporating the foreground in the landscape.

This workshop is ideal for beginners or for those wishing to brush up on their painting skills. You will be able to take home the painting that you have produced on a canvas.

Refreshments are also provided.

It is advisable to wear old clothes, but there are disposable aprons for your use. All materials are provided and you will go home with your finished painting at the end of the day.
 

To BOOK A PLACE please click the button below

This course is £35 and includes all materials and tuition. Refreshments are also provided.

Learn More

Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

 

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

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Impressionist Painting workshop

Impressionist Painting workshop

Learn To Paint, Learning, Tutored

Learn To Paint:

Impressionist Still Life in Oils workshop

A TUTORED COURSE OVER 90 minutes:

FRIDAY 17th January 

1.00 pm – 3.30pm 

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

Book Today

No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

 
So are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?
 
During the course of this workshop we will be using the medium of oils. I will be showing how to mix and blend the colours, how to add light and shade, and guidance on the ideal brush/tools to use including a palette knife. We will be focusing on the study of a still life of a vase of flowers, looking at colour and texture in an impressionist style.
 
These workshops are ideal for beginners or for those wishing to brush up on their skills. We will be working on canvas and you will be able to take home the painting that you have produced.
 
To BOOK A PLACE please click the button below

This workshop is £45 and includes all materials and tuition. Refreshments are also provided.

Materials will be provided, but if you have your own tabletop easel or your own brushes that you like to use, then please bring them along.

Learn More

Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

 

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

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Tutored Life Drawing

Tutored Life Drawing

Learning, Tutored

Tutored Life Drawing Sessions

A TUTORED COURSE OVER SIX WEEKS:

Wednesday mornings 10 – 12 pm

The dates are

5th March,

12th March,

19th March,

26th March,

2nd April

9th April

Tutor - Julia Entwistle

Book Today

 

*No prior experience is required – just a willingness to embrace your artistic spirit!

So are you ready to release your inner artist and be a creative?

The course will include materials such as heavy-weight cartridge papers, pencils, charcoals, and pastels. The studio is equipped with easels and drawing boards. You can bring your own materials if you so wish.

The course structure will include:

Week 1: This will involve ‘Measuring and Proportions’ as we will learn to measure down the body which will help to gain the right proportions of the form.

Week 2: We will learn how to shape the head/face and features of the body.

Week 3: Putting it all together from weeks 1 & 2 measuring and shaping and including facial features.

Week 4: Tonal and Blending using pencils/charcoals/pastels.

Week 5: Using different methods of drawing techniques and mixed media with the use of assorted materials i.e newspaper/newspaper print/brown paper etc

Week 6: This will involve bringing all of the above lessons together for the final drawings, including paint materials.

Some weeks the lesson plan may vary to suit how we have progressed or try something new that may arise throughout the course.

There will be a tea/coffee break midway through the morning, which also allows everyone to chat about their progress and further discussions about their work.

 

*This course is ideal for beginners or for those wishing to improve their drawing skills.
These tutored life drawing sessions will start on Wednesday 5th March and will run for a block of six weeks each Wednesday morning from 10 – 12 pm.
This six-week course will cost £150.
If anyone finds they have to miss one of the sessions for any valid reason then they are welcome to attend one of the Wednesday evening life drawing sessions or Tuesday mornings instead (these are untutored)
Learn More

Phone

07814 973445

VISIT

Appointments only 

See our Events page for more

Workshops

artist-led community art studio and gallery

 

The studio is run by Julia Entwistle, who leads many of the workshops and courses

 

  • Life Drawing Sessions: Held on Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesday mornings 10am – 12 noon.
  • Workshops: We offer various workshops, such as impressionist painting, lino cutting, and still life in oils.
  • Pop-Up Exhibitions: We host exhibitions by local artists throughout the year.

Email

julia@bl6studios.co.uk

Address

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

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