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Join Liddy on Zoom to paint the adorable Aylesbury Duck in watercolour, guided very gently in Liddy's relaxed style What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible For Watercolour sessions: Watercolour set/paints that includes primary colours with black and white A range of brushes as above Optional - a black drawing pen Watercolour paper or a thicker paper (to absorb the paint) For Acrylic sessions: Acrylic paints that include primary colours plus black and white A selection of three brushes – flat brush, medium round brush and a detail brush will suffice Canvas, canvas board or cardboard (primed with white paint) We usually work to approximately A4 size, but feel free to use whatever is your preference You’ll also need a pot(s) of water and a cloth or kitchen towel If you’d like to paint in a different medium than the session is advertised as, please mention to Liddy at the start of the Zoom meeting and she will provide the additional guidance About the tutor: Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. After attaining her university degree in Illustration in 2005, Liddy then taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that she has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Escape to Havana with SLB Join us to sip and paint with a latin flavour at Revolucion de Cuba in the Theatre District, Milton Keynes and enjoy a couple of hours painting, Liddy will guide you in her own relaxed style and show you plenty of tips and tricks to get the best out of your inner creativity! All materials are provided too. Just show up and have fun! There are ticket options to include drinks or you can buy the standard paint only package (Drinks package includes - Birra Moretti, Corona, Rekorderlig, Single Spirit Mixer or House Wine) Sip & Paint 2024 Tues 19th March 7.30pm - The Macaw Tues 23rd April 7.30pm - Fresh Lemons Tues 21st May 7.30pm - Flamingos in the Foliage Tues 18th June 7.30pm - The Lion Tues 16th July 7.30pm - TBC Tues 20th August 7.30pm - TBC Themes are subject to change Our bar/pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

From Wedneday 24th April We love coming to Brewpoint so much, we decided to make a weekly visit too! Running from 10am to 12noon we'll provide all the materials for you to paint the week's theme, expertly guided by Liddy. Grab yourself a coffee, have a natter and get creative...maybe stay for a spot of lunch? Our weekly art clubs are very relaxed and social there's no necessity to join us every week to enjoy the sessions we will fully work through a painting at each morning event. Each week will be a different subject based within a broad three week plan,  we don't advertise the subject to allow for last minute changes and suggestions from the group, which we welcome.  Booking is essential Course Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Come along to the Royal George, Stevington and join us for an easy going approach to art - after two hours of creativity and guidance from Liddy go home with your own "wall ready" art work. Wed 8th May 7.30pm - The Barn Owl Wed 26th June 7.30pm - The Rainbow Turtle Tues 23rd July 7.30pm - Bamboo Sunrise Wed 9th Oct 7.30pm - Blue Mountain Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. About your tutor: Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions! In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

You really don't want to be missing these gentle art sessions on Thursdays at Emberton Pavilion, guided in Liddy's relaxed style with coffee, tea and plenty of sweet treats for hungry artists! Thursday 15th February 7.45pm - The Cat, in watercolour SOLD OUT Thursday 30th May 7.45pm - Silver Birch Thursday 6th June 7.45pm - Highland Cow Thursday 13th June 7.45pm - The Badger Thursday 15th August 7.45pm - TBC Thursday 24th October 7.45pm - The Black Cat in watercolour All materials are provided, just come along and enjoy a relaxed evening with paintbrush in hand, cuppa in the other Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Our fun, friendly guided art session at the White Hart, usually the first Wednesday of the month! Your first drink is included to aid the creative process. Sip & Paint 2024 Wed 10th Jan 7.45pm - Coffee & Doughnuts Wed 7th Feb 7.45pm - Bamboo Sunrise Wed 6th March 7.45pm - The Barn Owl Wed 3rd April 7.45pm - A Stack of Pebbles Wed 1st May 7.45pm - Pastel Roses Wed 5th June 7.45pm - The Rainbow Turtle Wed 3rd July 7.45pm - Mondrian’s Irises Wed 7th Aug 7.45pm - It’s Still Life Wed 11th Sept 7.45pm - Blue & Yellow Macaw Wed 2nd Oct 7.45pm - The Blue Mountain Wed 6th Nov 7.45pm - In the Woods Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Join Liddy on Zoom to paint the beautiful vivid watercolour Orchids. What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible Watercolour paints to include primary colours plus black and white A small selection of brushes to include a detail brush Watercolour paper A pot of water Cloth (if you want to join us with acrylics, please feel free, just mention it to Liddy at the beginning of the meeting so she can help with additional guidance) ​ About the tutor: Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

A relaxed, fun, social game preceded by a short warm up session. Everyone has to walk (walking is defined as always having one foot in contact with the ground) , the ball can't go over head height and we play 5,6 and 7 aside. It's supposed to be non contact...and most of the time it is! We are affiliated to Newport Pagnell FC, but during the dark evenings we play at St Paul's School, returning to the grass at Willen Road in May The WFA say: Walking Football is a unique small-sided ball game created by John Croot in 2011. It’s similar in some respects to Association Football and this is what makes it such a great sport. When playing the sport, all of the skills you have learned will come flooding back. Memories will come back too because the game is familiar. It’s the game you love and remember but played in a new way.

Join wildlife artist Naomi to create the lovable Duckling in pencil In this small group course you will start with basic coloured pencil techniques, learn how to create fur and layers and then create your own wildlife artwork to take home. Over two evenings (4th July and 18th July) you will learn some fabulous pencil techniques to create realistic fur and hair, skin and eyes too. Then you will embark on your own Duckling pencil drawing with ample time for Naomi to guide you along the way. A great session for those who would like to try their hand at wildlife drawing and learn how to work with colouring pencils Please feel free to being along your own refreshments Your tutor in her own words: My name is Naomi and I am a self-employed artist based in Milton Keynes, UK. I specialise in colour pencil to create unique, detailed and vibrant portraits of pets and animals. I graduated from University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration in the summer of 2016. Since then, I've been busy with commissions, working on my portfolio as well as showcasing my artwork at exhibitions and local craft events!​I have always loved art and animals so I'm very grateful to have turned my hobby into a business, working closely with my customers, bringing joy through bespoke commissions and sending artwork all over the world. I tend to focus on animals because I am very passionate about illustrating the beauty of wildlife and raising awareness about animal issues through my work.

Edward Hopper defined 20th-century realism with austere, eerie scenes that convey the isolation of modern life. He infused his paintings of spare architecture, desolate interiors, coastal views, and cityscapes with an appreciation of light and shade that contributes to a significant sense of alienation (artsy.net) In this gently guided session we'll try out some of the techniques that the great artists used to define their unique styles. We'll aim to replicate one of their classic works. We may choose a whole painting or a section to complete and you will enjoy an evening creating something similar to a great master! Sat 9th March 3pm - Gloucester Beach, Bass Rocks Sat 25th May 3pm - Coastguard Cove What do I need? We try to keep the requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible ​ Acrylic Sessions (such as Paint Like...): Acrylic Paint - Primary Colours plus black and white (we will guide for colour mixing) Brushes - As a basic rule you will just need a range three or four different sized brushes, small, medium and large Brush examples (but not definitive) Flat Brush (1/2 inch or larger), Round Brush (No2 and No4 and No8) Canvas or Canvas Board or Cardboard (prepared with white paint) in terms of size, the choice is yours, but as a guide A4 paper size or bigger ​ Watercolour: Watercolour set that includes primary colours with black and white A range of brushes as above Watercolour paper or a thicker paper (to absorb the paint) ​ For both: You'll need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile! Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghmshire. She is currently undetaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops aswell as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Come along to the fabulous World Parrot Trust Fundraiser Day at Turvey House this September and enjoy a relaxing time painting "The Blue & Gold Macaw" in acrylic gently guided by Liddy, who will show you tips and tricks to get the best out of that inner creativity! All guidance and materials are provided, admission to the Turvey House event is included in the price (please show booking confirmation on arrival) Check out the amazing work the trust do at their website here - https://www.parrots.org A share of the proceeds will go to the charity Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Something Less Boring goes Back to Black! Join us for fun, friendly guided art sessions at The Black Lion. This year, after a fabulous summer season in 2023 we return with a series of fabulous paintings of animals from the African Savannah Grab yourself a drink at the bar and head over to the cosy covered patio at The Black Lion this summer, if the temperature drops a little, later in the evening we have a supply of blankets to keep you warm Mon 13th May 7.30pm - Lion SOLD OUT Mon 10th June 7.30pm - Elephant Mon 8th July 7.30pm - Rhino Mon 19th August 7.30pm - Leopard To allow us to maintain affordable prices we aren't including a drink in this cost of this workshop Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeble art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."