March Workshops at Sheldon

It's a busy month ahead with all sorts of workshops for you to choose from. Some new ones and some old favourites. Have a look and see what appeals then check your diary so you can join us!  We only make space for a few folk so that everyone gets plenty of attention as they work.

CREATING COLOUR

CREATING COLOUR with ANNIE SLOAN PAINTS  Wednesday March 14th at 6.15 pm
This is a popular workshop following on from the intros to painting with Chalk Paint® showing you how to make a unique colour finish to your work.
Explore the many ways to create your own colour palette. 
Understand the theory behind colour making.
Make informed choices about the design of your project

ANNIE SLOAN ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES Sunday March 18th 10.00 am
An exciting start to your painting career with this workshop specially designed by Annie herself. We explore the range of finishes you can achieve. 
Beginners and old hands alike discover what you can do. 
We work on wooden boards to get a real feel of what it's all about. 
By the end of the morning you will feel you have gained enough knowledge to start your own projects at home

WORKING WITH WAX Tuesday March 27th 6.15 pm
This is a mini workshop we run to explore the application and use of decorative waxes. Clear, Dark, Black, White and Gilding Waxes all waiting to be played with!
Come and see what can be done to enhance a piece of work with their creative use.

CHALK PAINT® AND TEXTURED FINISHES Wednesday March 28th 6.15pm
A new workshop giving you a chance to explore a few of the finishes achieved by combining Chalk Paint® with other mediums to build up exciting textures.

Email jane@sheldonpaint.co.uk for more info or to enroll. 

We are taking bookings now!

Beatlemania in Our Window!

A glimpse into the world of renowned photographer Christopher Smith. 

We are lucky enough to be showing an unusual version of the print below in our window at Sheldon. It's eye catching with the progressive effect of 3 dimensional imaging to enhance the impact of the big man himself and the fab four of course!

Rather than write lots of info here I have included a link to an interview I found with Chris, so that you can discover more about the man and his work in his own words. He was talking with Keith Wilson in 2017 for Digital Camera World   Click here and see

However, to put him in context just a bit, Christopher Smith began his photographic career as a sports photographer for a northern newspaper, quickly moving to Fleet St. in 1959 to work for The Daily Herald. From here, he established himself as a sports and personality photographer for the press namely the Sunday Times, for 30 years. Chris now lives in America.

Perhaps one of his more famous pieces involved Muhammad Ali and The Beatles. This one was taken on the Beatles' first tour of America when Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) was training for his first fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. So many firsts!

Muhammad and the Beatles 1964 

For Sale  

A framed original 3d version of this image -  Original 1 of only 3 

Ask in store for details, it's in the window

From then til now. 

Below is a much more contemporary piece of work which you can see, along with may others, on Chris's blog. (this one is my favorite)

Morning 2017

Works in a Gallery

All images courtesy of Christopher Smith - Thankyou
For more of his work - why not visit his website. 

Enjoy