step into a creative space
“since i have retired i have tried various art classes, and this one was the best by far” Susan, recent participant
Tailored Tutorials and Mentoring half price winter sale! - expertly designed for you! - more info here
EMAIL ME TO BOOK A PLACE ON A COURSE OR WORKSHOP - this is a basic website without a booking facility! Send me a message by clicking here
Tailored Tutorials and Mentoring half price winter sale! - expertly designed for you! - more info here
EMAIL ME TO BOOK A PLACE ON A COURSE OR WORKSHOP - this is a basic website without a booking facility! Send me a message by clicking here
"OUTSTANDING teaching"
New all day workshops coming up - see below for details
15th August - In Praise of Trees in all seasons; Summer - All day workshop Botanical Gardens Saturday 10 - 30 - 4pm £65
19th August - From Sketch to Ink and Paint - All day workshop Botanical Gardens 10 - 30 - 4pm £65
3rd October - In Praise of Trees in all seasons; Autumn - All day workshop Botanical Gardens 10 - 30 - 4pm £65
15th August - In Praise of Trees in all seasons; Summer - All day workshop Botanical Gardens Saturday 10 - 30 - 4pm £65
19th August - From Sketch to Ink and Paint - All day workshop Botanical Gardens 10 - 30 - 4pm £65
3rd October - In Praise of Trees in all seasons; Autumn - All day workshop Botanical Gardens 10 - 30 - 4pm £65
Rambles with a Sketchbook - Higham Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9SH - 5th - 8th May book here
For those who enjoy walking and sketching. This is the ideal combination of both, exploring the local area with short, not too strenuous half day rambles and a whole day ramble.
Walking & drawing really makes you slow down and appreciate your surroundings. It’s a great opportunity to get curious and look closely. From the tiniest star-shaped mosses to the vast sweep of the landscape before us, our sketchbooks record time spent outdoors. Recording fleeting moments sketched on the hoof and longer sketches along the way we will create a rich visual record of our rambles which capture a sense of place
We will explore
Sketching outdoors with graphite sticks, water soluble oil pastels, and other mixed media
Techniques to freely express and interpret nature and landscape
Seeing and drawing the world in a playful and non-judgemental way
Ways to simplifying the landscape and capture the essence
Creating looser more energetic sketching bursting with life and feeling for place
Playing with scale, texture, perspective and composition
Rediscovering how to relax and enjoy the process rather than worry above the results
Your sketchbook is a unique document which celebrates nature, a source of inspiration for future image making, and a memory of time well spent in good company
See Higham Hall Programme here
For those who enjoy walking and sketching. This is the ideal combination of both, exploring the local area with short, not too strenuous half day rambles and a whole day ramble.
Walking & drawing really makes you slow down and appreciate your surroundings. It’s a great opportunity to get curious and look closely. From the tiniest star-shaped mosses to the vast sweep of the landscape before us, our sketchbooks record time spent outdoors. Recording fleeting moments sketched on the hoof and longer sketches along the way we will create a rich visual record of our rambles which capture a sense of place
We will explore
Sketching outdoors with graphite sticks, water soluble oil pastels, and other mixed media
Techniques to freely express and interpret nature and landscape
Seeing and drawing the world in a playful and non-judgemental way
Ways to simplifying the landscape and capture the essence
Creating looser more energetic sketching bursting with life and feeling for place
Playing with scale, texture, perspective and composition
Rediscovering how to relax and enjoy the process rather than worry above the results
Your sketchbook is a unique document which celebrates nature, a source of inspiration for future image making, and a memory of time well spent in good company
See Higham Hall Programme here
Dana Cafe Summer Art School
now taking bookings
7 week course
2nd July - 13th August 6 - 8.30pm
Offering a wide variety of art techniques and methods for you to try out
214 Crookes, Sheffield, GB S10 1TG
6 - 8.30pm = 15 hours
£110 - includes all materials
Suitable for all abilities.
Dive into a wide range of art techniques and materials including Watercolours, ink, printing, sketchbook skills, collage, charcoal, and more. The perfect course to get you exploring and making art in your own way. Plenty of guidance and encouragement along the way in a supportive and friendly group. Additional mid-week assignments if you want them
In Praise of Trees - watch this space for the next chance to participate later in the year!
Praise for In Praise of Trees! - “This was such a delightful day and just what I needed. Time away from everyday life, immersing myself in the calm world of trees. Time to play and experiment with different media and no pressure to get anything ‘right’.
Colette has a lovely open and accepting way of teaching. I loved the playful exercises, and the encouragement we were given to try out new tools and techniques. I shall look forward to another session! “ Carol
Praise for In Praise of Trees! - “This was such a delightful day and just what I needed. Time away from everyday life, immersing myself in the calm world of trees. Time to play and experiment with different media and no pressure to get anything ‘right’.
Colette has a lovely open and accepting way of teaching. I loved the playful exercises, and the encouragement we were given to try out new tools and techniques. I shall look forward to another session! “ Carol
Creative Retreats on the wild edge of Sheffield - exploring the natural world with sketchbook activities
June 5th - 8th, 2026 - Just two places left
December 11th - 14th, 2026
An exciting opportunity to join us for creativity and connection within beautiful natural surroundings and accommodation in a grade II listed converted barn.
An invitation to nurture yourself
Each residential course is for just 5 - 6 people - and they book up fast
Email me to book your place
Suitable for all abilities. All materials and refreshments provided
full info here
June 5th - 8th, 2026 - Just two places left
December 11th - 14th, 2026
An exciting opportunity to join us for creativity and connection within beautiful natural surroundings and accommodation in a grade II listed converted barn.
An invitation to nurture yourself
Each residential course is for just 5 - 6 people - and they book up fast
Email me to book your place
Suitable for all abilities. All materials and refreshments provided
full info here
Online Art Course - Offering inspiration and guidance, and the good company and encouragement of others - all in the comfort of your own home.
Make yourself a cup of coffee (or tea), pick up some art materials, log on, and settle down to our weekly online art course. Suitable for all abilities. End your week with some art activities
You will need basic art materials for drawing and mixed media including pencils, coloured pencils or crayons, paints (any type of paint which suits you), biro or ink pen, and cartridge paper (avoid thin paper), scissors, glue and scraps of paper.
Friday mornings from December - 10 - 12.30
Book 6 sessions for £75
Next block starts 24th April (no sessions 8th, 15th May or 5th June) now taking bookings
Make yourself a cup of coffee (or tea), pick up some art materials, log on, and settle down to our weekly online art course. Suitable for all abilities. End your week with some art activities
You will need basic art materials for drawing and mixed media including pencils, coloured pencils or crayons, paints (any type of paint which suits you), biro or ink pen, and cartridge paper (avoid thin paper), scissors, glue and scraps of paper.
Friday mornings from December - 10 - 12.30
Book 6 sessions for £75
Next block starts 24th April (no sessions 8th, 15th May or 5th June) now taking bookings
Contact me if these costs are beyond your means to enquire about accessing a concessionary place
Ongoing courses at The Art House (see their website to book and more info) - hope to see you there!
Suitable for all abilities. All materials and refreshments provided
The Art of Creative Lino Block Printing 5 week courses Wednesday Evenings 6-8.30pm
a fantastic way to flex your creative muscle and discover that theres much more to Lino printing that you think. Great fun. Suitable for beginner and improvers
Creative Development with Colette Cameron 5 week courses Wednesday Afternoons 1 - 4pm
A creative journey to build your own practice
A course which is dedicated to supporting you in finding your own creative direction while forging a friendly community to belong in
Book either of these courses via the Art House Website
Suitable for all abilities. All materials and refreshments provided
The Art of Creative Lino Block Printing 5 week courses Wednesday Evenings 6-8.30pm
a fantastic way to flex your creative muscle and discover that theres much more to Lino printing that you think. Great fun. Suitable for beginner and improvers
Creative Development with Colette Cameron 5 week courses Wednesday Afternoons 1 - 4pm
A creative journey to build your own practice
A course which is dedicated to supporting you in finding your own creative direction while forging a friendly community to belong in
Book either of these courses via the Art House Website
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No dates for this currently - contact me to express an interest in a new course
Join our Online Creative Studio Space
click here for more info Give yourself 10 session of uninterrupted time each week to settle into your own projects at home. Experience the support of being in a community space of fellow makers
Costs £60 for 10 sessions 6.30pm - 9pm
Each week we get together briefly at the start to say hello and share our plans, and then we leave our laptops/ computers in the back ground while we explore our own projects. At the end of the session we can share how we’ve been getting on.
Alternatively you may wish to miss the talking bits and simply join in for the making. You can choose to join in as little or as much as you wish and you can come and go while the session is running. Plus - There will be an opportunity to become part of a Postal Sketchbook Group
Join our Online Creative Studio Space
click here for more info Give yourself 10 session of uninterrupted time each week to settle into your own projects at home. Experience the support of being in a community space of fellow makers
Costs £60 for 10 sessions 6.30pm - 9pm
Each week we get together briefly at the start to say hello and share our plans, and then we leave our laptops/ computers in the back ground while we explore our own projects. At the end of the session we can share how we’ve been getting on.
Alternatively you may wish to miss the talking bits and simply join in for the making. You can choose to join in as little or as much as you wish and you can come and go while the session is running. Plus - There will be an opportunity to become part of a Postal Sketchbook Group
Be the first to know what's on by getting my quarterly Creative Newsletter emailed to you - email me to join
"Colette is so inspiring. she has such a gentle, warm and encouraging approach you cannot fail to feel more confident and brave to try new things. She also is really good at teaching techniques which open up new ideas"
"OUTSTANDING teaching"
"A huge THANK YOU for your very inspirational watercolour classes. I love your style and methods, and every workshop has been a delight and a great learning experience" Steph, a recent participant
"Colette is so inspiring. she has such a gentle, warm and encouraging approach you cannot fail to feel more confident and brave to try new things. She also is really good at teaching techniques which open up new ideas"
"OUTSTANDING teaching"
"A huge THANK YOU for your very inspirational watercolour classes. I love your style and methods, and every workshop has been a delight and a great learning experience" Steph, a recent participant
Tutorials and small group workshops in my home studio in Crookes - email me to enquire
A wide range of materials and techniques to work with
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Not sure where to start? One to one tutorials - in person in Colette's studio space in Crookes, Sheffield - a great way to get going with a one-off session. all abilities welcome. If you think you're not good enough i encourage you to give it a go....
"If you're alive, your're a creative person. Do whatever brings life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart" Elizabeth Gilbert
"If given the choice, choose what makes your life larger rather than smaller" Clarisssa Pinkola Estes
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"I loved your class. I love your teaching style, so utterly competent yet
non threatening. Really helped allay my huge fears. I think you are very skilled at creating and leading a supportive safe group"
"I think you've really helped me to feel freer, far less precious or concerned with the outcome. It's been great to just dive in, become completely absorbed, then have the fun and excitement of seeing what ended up on my paper. I've been quite surprised that I've liked a lot of what I've produced, and seen it all as experiments, play and exploration rather than failures or disasters, which is how I would have looked at my scribblings once upon a time! I've really enjoyed the way you teach, your approach and the subject matter you choose"
"Thank you Colette for an absolutely lovely class. The pace was perfect. I learnt such a lot in two hours! It was so good to see my mother relax and we were were laughing together which was probably the first time since the beginning of lockdown. I know she loved it and I know what my next present will be to her. Another class!! We giggled all the way home!!"
"I loved your class. I love your teaching style, so utterly competent yet
non threatening. Really helped allay my huge fears. I think you are very skilled at creating and leading a supportive safe group"
"I think you've really helped me to feel freer, far less precious or concerned with the outcome. It's been great to just dive in, become completely absorbed, then have the fun and excitement of seeing what ended up on my paper. I've been quite surprised that I've liked a lot of what I've produced, and seen it all as experiments, play and exploration rather than failures or disasters, which is how I would have looked at my scribblings once upon a time! I've really enjoyed the way you teach, your approach and the subject matter you choose"
"Thank you Colette for an absolutely lovely class. The pace was perfect. I learnt such a lot in two hours! It was so good to see my mother relax and we were were laughing together which was probably the first time since the beginning of lockdown. I know she loved it and I know what my next present will be to her. Another class!! We giggled all the way home!!"
