Learn the Loom with Lucy Rowan

Coming up on 28th June, Lucy returns to ABtS to teach the basics of weaving on the lap loom.

You'll spend the morning exploring different colours, yarns and textures, learning how to blend techniques to create a variety of woven shapes and patterns.

Get lost in the mindful practice of weaving under the expert eye of this experienced tutor, author and fibre artist.

All materials provided. £50 per person. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW.

Into the wild with Cally Conway

We've just unpacked a parcel of Cally Conway's gorgeous linocuts, featuring scenes of wild creatures, woodland flowers, and folklore.

Her depictions of golden comets, leaping hares and blossoming blackthorn bely her London location, but Cally takes every opportunity to escape into the wild, both at the press and into the great outdoors.

SEE ALL CALLY'S PRINTS HERE.

Indian Block Printing - Anne Kelly's well-travelled textiles

Our students had a brilliant day at Anne Kelly's Moving Memories course last Monday, producing the beautiful textile collages pictured above.

Anne returns to ABtS with a second course, her Indian Block Printing masterclass - Tree of Life - in September. Sign up for a day in our seaside classroom, and work with wooden printing blocks on fabric to create a very personal and textural effect for your projects.

Using a selection of Anne's and your own printing blocks and rubber stamps, you will create a 'Tree of Life' themed textile collage with birds and animals.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

Last call for Atelier OPEN

If you'd like to see your work in our arches this summer, entries for our Atelier OPEN close on 31st May.

The exhibition runs from mid July through August, with hundreds of works by dozens of artists on display to the visiting public.

We're open to artists working in (almost) any medium, and at any stage in their creative career – amateur or professional. Join us!

ENTER HERE.

Last chance to see Roman Klonek's Untamed Supporters

There is just over a week left to see our retrospective of more than 80 works by Polish printmaker Roman Klonek, here on Brighton Beach.

Don't miss your chance to visit the curious inner world of this master of the 'lost cut' technique. The show comes down on June 1st.

If you can't make it in time, SHOP THE SHOW HERE.

Roman's work is pictured here alongside a couple of Will Mower's brilliant animal sculptures.

June at Atelier

We've got two brilliant shows to look forward to in June.

In arch one, Changing Horizons by local printmaker Janet Brooke captures iconic Brighton landmarks and vistas, often from a slightly unexpected perspective.

Next door, in arch two, Unbound features works in clay, paint and cloth by Lesley Bisseker, Christina Fedyk, Bronwen Grieves and Sylvia Kamodyová.

SAVE THE DATE and join us for a glass of wine and a preview of both shows on Saturday 3rd June, 6-8pm, here at Atelier Beside the Sea.