Summer Lanterns

Summer Lanterns
A Decorative Glass Painting Experience
 
Bring a little summer magic into your home by creating your very own hand-painted lantern, beautifully decorated with delicate floral designs that glow wonderfully when illuminated by candlelight, or a simple landscape composition or seascape easily painted on with a template on the back of the glass that's painted over.
 
In this relaxed and enjoyable workshop, you'll learn how to paint directly onto glass using acrylic paints, creating a unique lantern inspired by the colours and flowers of an English summer garden. Think cheerful cornflowers, delicate daisies, tiny wildflowers or dramatic mountains, peaceful meadow or come with your own ideas and lets see if we can bring them to life!
 
One of the wonderful things about this technique is that acrylic paints dry quickly, allowing you to complete your lantern during the workshop. If you wish, you can also heat-set your finished design at home in a conventional oven, helping to make the decoration more durable.
 
Whether displayed on a patio table during warm summer evenings, placed in a conservatory, or given as a thoughtful handmade gift, your finished lantern is something you'll enjoy for years to come.
No previous experience is needed, and I'll guide you through each stage of the process, from planning your design through to adding the finishing details. You'll be surprised at just how achievable—and enjoyable—glass painting can be.
 
Workshop Details
Wednesday 19th August
10.30am – 1.00pm
 
What's Included
White decorative lantern
All acrylic paints and materials
Step-by-step tuition
Design inspiration and templates available if required
 
Simply take your finished lantern home and enjoy it straight away, or bake it in the oven to help set the painted design if you wish.
 
What to Bring
You're very welcome to bring along your own refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the morning if you wish.  Do bring an apron, as acrylic paint doesn't come of off clothing very easily.
 
Venue
The Art Cabin
Hut 2, Craft Village
Coolings Garden Centre
Rushmore Hill
Knockholt
Kent TN14 7NN
 
Spend a peaceful summer morning creating something truly beautiful in the relaxed surroundings of The Art Cabin. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, and with small class sizes you'll receive plenty of individual guidance throughout.
 
Leave with a lantern that's not only a lovely piece of home décor, but a reminder of a creative morning well spent.
 
All materials are provided. Just bring yourself, your favourite drink if you'd like one, and enjoy a relaxed morning of creativity. 🌿🕯️🌼