Classes | Susan Mitchell

NEW CLASSES AT LEITH MAKERS

Fluid Watercolour Workshop - Watercolour and Coloured Pencil Exploration: November 20th, 7pm - 9pm £30.00

Discover the joy of expressive watercolour techniques in this beginner friendly workshop.You’ll experiment with washes, shapes, and layering, then add depth and detail with coloured pencils to bring your artwork to life.

This session is perfect for anyone new to watercolour, as well as those looking to reconnect with their creativity. Whether you’re just starting out or picking up a brush after a break, you’re very welcome.

About your tutor: Susan Mitchell is a nature-inspired illustrator passionate about bringing stories to life through books, cards, and giftware. She loves working with watercolour and painted paper collage, but drawing has always been at the heart of her practice.When not working on illustration projects, she runs various creative workshops for adults and children around Edinburgh.

Who it's for: Beginners, 14+What to bring: Just bring your yourself and a willingness to explore - we will provide everything else!

What’s included: All art materials, plenty of tea and coffee, and a friendly, supportive space to learn and create.

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A Cupful of Creativity - Needle-Felted Pincushion in a Teacup: November 27th, 7pm - 9pm £30.00

In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll learn basic needle-felting techniques to craft a charming pincushion nestled inside a vintage teacup. Using colourful wool fibres, you’ll build layers, shape textures, and create a personalised, functional piece perfect for your sewing kit or as a gift.

This is a relaxed, hands-on class perfect for beginners or anyone who loves crafting and slow, mindful making.Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome.About

your tutor: Susan Mitchell is a nature-inspired illustrator passionate about bringing stories to life through books, cards, and giftware. She loves working with watercolour and painted paper collage, but drawing has always been at the heart of her practice.When not working on illustration projects, she runs various creative workshops for adults and children around Edinburgh.

Who it's for: Beginners, 14+What to bring: Just bring your yourself and a willingness to explore - we will provide everything else!

What’s included: All art materials, plenty of tea and coffee, and a friendly, supportive space to learn and create.

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Needle-felted Festive Fun: Wednesday December 3rd 2025 7pm - 9pm £30.00

Create your own enchanting miniature woodland mushrooms using the art of needlefelting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to shape soft, colourful woolfibres into delightful, whimsical fungi — perfect for hanging on your Christmas treeor gifting to someone special.

This beginner-friendly session includes all materials: high-quality wool and feltingneedles. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome. Just bring your creativity and festive spirit!

About your tutor:Susan Mitchell is a nature-inspired illustrator passionate about bringing stories tolife through books, cards, and giftware. She loves working with watercolour andpainted paper collage, but drawing has always been at the heart of her practice. When not working on illustration projects, she runs various creative workshops foradults and children around Edinburgh.

Who it's for: Beginners, 14+What to bring: Just bring your yourself and a willingness to explore - we will provideeverything else!

What’s included: All art materials, plenty of tea and coffee, and a friendly, supportive space to learn and create.

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WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

CHINESE MING DYNASTY

Summer Camp - Ancient Art

Oil Pastel and Paint on Paper

I have been running an art programme called Art Through Time for quite a few years.

Each project references an art movement throughout history and we create artworks inspired by them. The projects work very well for all ages and I try to use as much recycled material as possible. It is really satisfying to re-use things and make beautiful works of art from such simple things as cardboard, paper and paint.

If you are interested in me visiting your school or organisation in or around the Edinburgh area to teach a one off workshop or a series of classes, email me at: susanmitchell514@gmail or call: 07563 320068 and I would be happy to talk it over with you.