Join us for an exclusive workshop led by our Festival Artist in Residence Niki Groom, in which you will design and hand paint your own Regency-inspired fan.

We’ll start with an introduction to watercolour painting, move on to planning out our designs and then finally we will paint beautiful decoration on to our fans.

The session is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Please feel free to bring along anything that might inspire your design, such as an old book or a swatch of fabric, or simply be inspired by your surroundings – the beautiful cottage garden or treasures on display in Jane Austen’s House itself. (N.B. Arrive early to explore the House and take photos to inform your design!)

Along the way, enjoy tea and biscuits to fuel your creativity!

About the tutor:

The workshop will be led by our Festival Artist in Residence Niki Groom (AKA @miss_magpie_spy) an award winning fashion, beauty, lifestyle and live event illustrator, with over 24 years in the creative industries. Niki has been commissioned by many international brands, creating artwork for advertising campaigns, window displays, in-store graphics, live events, backdrops, editorial and social media for names such as Clinique, Molton Brown, The Doyle Collection, Barnardos Charity, Ascot. Before entering the world of illustration full time she was a fashion designer for 15 years, and the knowledge that she built up during this period informs her work. She has a unique use of colour and in in-depth knowledge of fabric and print, as well as a great head for marketing and branding.

Details:
Date: Friday 18th July
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House.  Find us. 
Tickets: general: £65 / student: £12

This event includes refreshments, please let us know on booking if you have any dietary requirements.

This event ticket includes access to Jane Austen’s House and garden on the event day only.

This event is part of our Emma Festival running from 12 – 20 July