Savage Shores: A Fearlessly Creative Art Experience

Savage Shores: A Fearlessly Creative Art Experience

Sunday 16th February - 10am-4pm
Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine

Get ready to throw caution to the wind and dive headfirst into the wild, untamed energy of the coast in Savage Shores. This is no ordinary workshop—this is about getting stuck in, embracing the elements (whatever they throw at us!), and creating bold, expressive seascapes that are uniquely yours.

We’ll kick off outside, soaking up the raw drama of the shoreline and making fearless marks to capture its essence—rain or shine. Then, it’s back to the studio to transform those initial layers into something extraordinary. Abstract, representational, or somewhere in between—it doesn’t matter. What matters is the freedom to experiment, play, and create without limits.

You’ll work on 50cm cradleboards with mixed media, exploring unconventional tools and techniques that’ll make your work come alive. Materials, surfaces, and lunch (yes, with a cheeky cannoli treat) are all included.

This isn’t just art—it’s an experience. Let’s get fearless.

INCLUDES: 

• ALL materials
• 50x50cm cradleboard
  
• LUNCH - soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee and a cannoli to fuel your creativity

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING:

• container/tub for water and palette for mixing
• Any big emulsion brushes
  
• Baby wipes are always a good idea
  
• Please wear old clothes - there will be mess!
• Outdoor clothes suitable for weather - you may want to bring something waterproof to sit on outdoors
  
  

What the Fearlessly Creative Art Experience Means for You:

• Breaking Boundaries: Ditch safe and predictable; get ready to tackle larger-than-life canvases, push materials to the limit, and explore new, fearless ways to paint.
• Innovative Techniques: Experiment with spray paint, inks, textured layers, and unconventional tools that encourage spontaneity and raw expression.
• Expressive Freedom: Through guided exercises and challenges, unfiltered mark-making to bring out the energy you’ve been holding back.
• A ‘No Rules’ Zone: Embrace the unpredictable! Paint on floor-standing easels, throw ink, layer textures, and allow freedom to lead the way.
• Your Boldest Self on Canvas: Create work that feels true to who you are and unapologetically YOU!

Why You Should Do This Workshop:

• If you’re bored with your current style or want to create more than just a pretty picture.
• If you’re ready to level up, challenging yourself to create work that feels free, wild, and unique.
• If you’re curious to explore mixed media and see what you’re truly capable of when you go all in.
• If you're terrified to paint big and need a push in the right direction.

You'll receive an email on the Monday before your workshop with all info you need for the day. **check spam**

Price: £135

Full refund for cancellations up to 7 days before, refund only if place can be filled after that.