NEW CLASSES AT LEITH MAKERS
Dip into Watercolour: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm - £30.00
​Explore Colour, Texture, and Detail
In this class, I’ll introduce you to the joy of watercolour – a wonderfully fluid and expressive medium. We’ll start with the basics of colour mixing and explore some watercolour techniques to help you gain confidence and control with the paint.
Once our washes are dry, we’ll bring our artwork to life by adding detail and depth using coloured pencils – a lovely way to add contrast, texture, and your own unique style.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.​
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Cut and Paste: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm - £30.00
Create a Rich and layered Artwork with Found Papers
Join me for a relaxed and creative collage class where you’ll learn how to build a beautiful, layered artwork using a mix of vintage book and magazine pages.We’ll begin by creating a neutral background using vintage book pages and music sheets. From there, I’ll guide you through composing your image with a variety of torn and cut elements, experimenting with colour, texture, and layout to bring your vision to life.
All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring along any special papers, old prints, or scraps you’d like to include in your piece.Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome.
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Pick A Flower: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm - £30.00
Expressive Florals in Mixed Media
In this colourful class, we’ll create bold, expressive floral artwork using mixed media on A3 toned paper. I’ll show you how to work with Caran d’Ache Neocolor pastels – a wonderfully versatile material that can be layered like oil pastels but also activated with water for a painterly effect.
We’ll build up rich textures and vibrant colour, then refine our pieces with pencil to add detail and depth. If you’re drawn to florals or simply want to loosen up and explore new materials, this is a fun and energising way to dive into creative play. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into making art, you’re very welcome.
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Colour Your World: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm - £30.00
Painting Boldly with a Limited Palette
In this class, we’ll dive into the world of acrylic painting using a limited colour palette to create harmony, contrast, and impact in your work.Inspired by a beautiful still life painting by Marie Kroyer (1884), I’ll guide you through key colour mixing techniques and show you how to make the most of just a few well-chosen hues.
Together, we’ll explore how to simplify your palette while still creating a dynamic, expressive piece.This session is perfect for anyone looking to experiment with colour and gain confidence with some basic acrylic painting techniques.Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome.
Art of the Fold: Thursday, Aug 14th, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm - £30.00
Create Your Own concertina sketchbook
In this hands-on class, I’ll show you how to create your very own concertina sketchbook from scratch. You’ll learn how to fold and cut watercolour paper, then cut and cover boards to make a beautiful, handmade book that’s perfect for sketching, painting, or journaling.
Once we’ve built our books, I’ll share ideas and inspiration for getting started. Concertina sketchbooks are a wonderful format for telling a visual story – whether it’s capturing a special trip, exploring a theme, or blending art and words into a flowing, unfolding journal.
This is a relaxed and creative session, open to all levels with no bookbinding experience needed.Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome.
Time to Shine: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm - £30.00
Capturing Light and Reflection in Pencil
Shiny surfaces can be surprisingly tricky to draw – but that’s what makes them fun! In this class, I’ll guide you through techniques using a variety of graded pencils to help you work confidently with line and tone. Together, we’ll explore how to build up contrast and shading to capture the magic of reflection and shine.
This class is perfect if you’re looking to develop your drawing and observation skills in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome.​
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
CHINESE MING DYNASTY
Summer Camp - Ancient Art
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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.
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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.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR ADULTS
I am in the process of developing workshops and classes for adults.
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If you are in or around the Edinburgh area and interested in me teaching a one off workshop or a series of classes, email me at:
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susanmitchell514@gmail or call: 07563 320068 and I would be happy to talk it over with you.
PAINTED PAPER COLLAGE
Skillshare Class
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Hand Painted Papers
NEEDLEFELTING
Needle felted pincushion in a vintage teacup
Needle felting a pincushion in a tea cup with wool roving, thimbles, needle felting pad and needles
Three needle felted pincushions in vintage teacups
Needle felted pincushion in a vintage teacup