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Abstraction by Design

Sat 11 Apr 2026
Barnstaple Guildhall (map)
Sat 11 Apr 2026, 10:00am
Workshop - Visual Arts
Artisanal Crafts

Abstraction by Design

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

£35.00
+£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day.
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Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs
 
Have you ever wanted to create abstract paintings like Barnstaple Blue, as dispalyed in Barnstaple Pannier market, but were unsure where to start?

In this workshop you will learn the design principles behind such paintings and use pattern-making techniques to inspire you and act as a framework  to create your own, unique abstract picture.

All equipment and materials provided.

10am-1pm.

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box Office (01805 624624) to be added to the waiting list, you might be lucky! This also helps us ascertain the demand for particular workshops when programming.

PARKING

The closest long term car parks (and the cheapest) can be found at:

Fair View, Barnstaple EX31 1JR

Pilton Causeway, Barnstaple EX32 7AA

About Penny:

Artist and craftsperson Penny, has over thirty years experience as an artist/educator, and in creating artworks in a variety of media.

Penny is passionate about the arts, and in sharing that enthusiasm with others. She has worked on commission with groups of all ages and abilities, sharing skills and encouraging participation in creative activities. In her arts practice, she has a fascination with exploring the relationships between identity and the natural world, organic structures , textures and pattern.

Running time 180 minutes
  • Feedback from previous pottery workshops:
  • Another fantastic workshop thank you! I was so pleased with final result. Helen is a wonderful teacher and takes us from stage to stage and helps us to make things we never thought we were capable of.
  • Excellent day. The tutor walked us through the process really well, keeping everyone on time and making sure all were keeping up. The facilities were great too. Thank you.
  • Fabulous. Great teaching by Helen. Stage by stage and we were all amazed at our results. Great venue too, thank you Sharon for looking after us all.
  • Excellent day Helen is amazing teacher ,would highly recommend going to her classes.
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