UNDERSTANDING CHALK PAINT

Preparation is key! No, we don’t mean hours of sanding – this is chalk paint, after all! – but getting rid of the grime and removing handles etc. So many brushes. And how to best apply the paint. Then waxing … all will be made clear in

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CYANOTYPE – PRINTING WITH LIGHT

“In October 1843, a package of blue and white photographs was delivered to the Royal Society by botanist Mrs Anna Atkins. These cyanotype images, combining botany with photochemistry, led to her being considered the first female photographer.” Join East Lothian artist Megan Black and learn how to

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LEARN TO CROCHET – MANDALA COASTERS

Learn to make a crochet coaster, also known as a mini mandala, with Ali Robinson. You might know about Ali from her inspiring Instagram page, @doodlesinwool. She is an expert, a generous teacher and a real enthusiast for craftmaking, especially with yarn. The techniques used for the

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