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!
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!
****NEW**** Online Winter 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
Fridays 10 - 12.00 starting 5th December
Over the winter months we will explore making art together. From observational drawing to imaginative play, mixed media to collage.
A place to pause and dream and make amid the business of the winter months when we can get over stretched
I will be offering activities which cover a range of techniques, subjects and materials. Some might encourage you to step off the beaten path and try new things, or maybe help you practice different techniques and hone your skills. Warm up exercises designed to help you loosen up and make your images expressive and full of life. With inspiration from other artists and current art exhibitions. Plus you are welcome to bring your own projects to the class if you wish - with as much guidance from me as you need.
It's going to be fun - and all from the comfort of your own home!
End your week with some art activities taking you through the cold, dark months
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 - 12.00
Book 6 sessions for £75
Block 1 - December 5th, 12th, 19th, January 9th, 16th, 23nd
Block 2 - January 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, March 6th - will run if interest is there
Make yourself a cup of coffee (or tea), pick up some art materials, log on, and settle down to our weekly online art course
Fridays 10 - 12.00 starting 5th December
Over the winter months we will explore making art together. From observational drawing to imaginative play, mixed media to collage.
A place to pause and dream and make amid the business of the winter months when we can get over stretched
I will be offering activities which cover a range of techniques, subjects and materials. Some might encourage you to step off the beaten path and try new things, or maybe help you practice different techniques and hone your skills. Warm up exercises designed to help you loosen up and make your images expressive and full of life. With inspiration from other artists and current art exhibitions. Plus you are welcome to bring your own projects to the class if you wish - with as much guidance from me as you need.
It's going to be fun - and all from the comfort of your own home!
End your week with some art activities taking you through the cold, dark months
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 - 12.00
Book 6 sessions for £75
Block 1 - December 5th, 12th, 19th, January 9th, 16th, 23nd
Block 2 - January 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, March 6th - will run if interest is there
New workshops for 2026… Saturday workshops at Nether Edge Art School
10 - 4.30pm £75 (£55 concessions)
31st January - Refilling the Well - creative inspiration for the start of the year to help you refresh and renew your artistic practice
Colette will offer a range of well crafted activities which help you get back in touch with your inspiration, your motivation and your passions. Refilling the well means you will leave this workshop with more energy and direction for you creative impulses.
Including playful ways to rediscover our inspiration and to making friends with our inner critic.
Colette combines 25 years of leading creative workshops her mentoring skills to offer this unique workshop that helps you refill your creative well for the start of the new year
21st February - Collage Creativity - a great way to expand your creativity and be more playful with image making. Working with a range of scrap printed and painted papers and including gold leaf for a final flourish
28th March - Beginners guide to illustration - tools, techniques and inspiration for illustration - bring your own story, poem or project to illustrate. Working with watercolours, ink and mixed media
18th April - Relief Printing with handmade natural coloured inks - mixed your own archival and lightfast printing inks in a range of colours as part of a natural printing process which avoids nasty chemicals.
£75 (concessions £55 for those on benefits/low wage)
These workshops are held at Nether Edge Art School, The Workshop, 28 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, S7 1NF
email me to book your place [email protected]
Creative Practice all day workshop
Sunday 2nd November 10 - 5pm Nether Edge Art School, S7
£85 (£65 for those on benefits/low wage)
Distilled from my Creative Practice Course this is a chance to explore whats alive in you right now and where you want to go creatively. Using practical activities, individual tutoring, shared inspiration, and creative play. If you feel stuck, or are looking for new inspiration and direction, or you are wanting to find meaningful and personal approaches to making - this is the day for you!
There will be an opportunity to join a longer course following on from this
“The tuition was excellent, kind and encouraging but also extremely helpful. The atmosphere was creative and free”
"I found the creative dev workshop got me to think more flexibly about different art mediums like ink, collage & how you can use them. The course also increased my confidence in my artistic ability” Myrtle
[Creative Practice offers] "community, openness, freedom. Very safe, judgement-free space. Colette grounds the class so well and creates an atmosphere that encourages and centres playfulness and rejects perfectionism, whilst gently rooting you in your process. Fosters gentle reflection and curiosity. Its been exactly the course I needed at this moment”
Lino block printing with natural dye made on the day for fabric and paper printing
Sunday 30th November 10 - 5pm Nether Edge Art School, S7 - Fully booked
£85 (£65 for those on benefits/low wage)
We will design and carve our own lino blocks, make natural dye using Black Ochre earth pigment, and print onto cotton fabric and paper. A fantastic opportunity to explore making and using natural dye for printmaking. Learn how to make professional, archival quality natural printing dye. Make a 3D object such as a figurine, character or personal votive. Or make a wonderful quirky handmade gifts - for example catnip toys or lavender pouches or xmas tree decoration. (sewing and stuffing guidance to do at home once ink has dried thoroughly)
Both these workshops at Nether Edge Art School, The Workshop, 28 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, S7 1NF
Sunday 2nd November 10 - 5pm Nether Edge Art School, S7
£85 (£65 for those on benefits/low wage)
Distilled from my Creative Practice Course this is a chance to explore whats alive in you right now and where you want to go creatively. Using practical activities, individual tutoring, shared inspiration, and creative play. If you feel stuck, or are looking for new inspiration and direction, or you are wanting to find meaningful and personal approaches to making - this is the day for you!
There will be an opportunity to join a longer course following on from this
“The tuition was excellent, kind and encouraging but also extremely helpful. The atmosphere was creative and free”
"I found the creative dev workshop got me to think more flexibly about different art mediums like ink, collage & how you can use them. The course also increased my confidence in my artistic ability” Myrtle
[Creative Practice offers] "community, openness, freedom. Very safe, judgement-free space. Colette grounds the class so well and creates an atmosphere that encourages and centres playfulness and rejects perfectionism, whilst gently rooting you in your process. Fosters gentle reflection and curiosity. Its been exactly the course I needed at this moment”
Lino block printing with natural dye made on the day for fabric and paper printing
Sunday 30th November 10 - 5pm Nether Edge Art School, S7 - Fully booked
£85 (£65 for those on benefits/low wage)
We will design and carve our own lino blocks, make natural dye using Black Ochre earth pigment, and print onto cotton fabric and paper. A fantastic opportunity to explore making and using natural dye for printmaking. Learn how to make professional, archival quality natural printing dye. Make a 3D object such as a figurine, character or personal votive. Or make a wonderful quirky handmade gifts - for example catnip toys or lavender pouches or xmas tree decoration. (sewing and stuffing guidance to do at home once ink has dried thoroughly)
Both these workshops at Nether Edge Art School, The Workshop, 28 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, S7 1NF
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Creative Retreats on the wild edge of Sheffield
December 15th - 18th - one place left! A perfect balance of bracing walks and quick sketches in the natural world with seasonal crafts and fireside storytelling around the woodburner. We will celebrate bringing light into the darkest months of the year with a lantern-making activity - bringing imagery directly inspired by our winter walks and using jam jars, painted designs and candles (to be taken outdoors to light) 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 6 people - and they book up fast Email me to book your place full info here |
Fantastic Sketchbook Skills
Begins January 29th 2026
now taking bookings
6 week course Tuesday evenings at Dana Cafe, Crookes
214 Crookes, Sheffield, GB S10 1TG
6 - 8.30pm = 15 hours
£95 - includes sketchbook and materials
Learn how to make sketchbooks that are more expressive, lively and personal to you, while building your observational skills and exploring a range of materials
-Techniques to loosening up and create lively sketches.
- Observational drawing skills - using tone, colour, and thumbnail sketches
- Exploring a range of approaches and styles, inspired by other sketchers
- Using mixed media and collage - learning to let the creative process unfold
- Using ink line & paint expressively
We will work with pencil and eraser, biro, crayons, coloured pencils, paint and collage.
You will be given ideas for assignments during the week so that you can continue exploring themes from the session so you get the most out of the course. You will also have the opportunity to join an additional outdoor session to practice sketching outside,
This course works well for returnees as a place for ongoing practice
"I wanted to thank you for the brilliant workshop yesterday afternoon. So much to think about - as is probably quite usual, I was surprised by what came up. I was impressed by your gentle guidance and how we all felt safe to share so much. As well as now having lots of useful stuff to explore (both artistically and in wider life), one of my inner critic voices was also soothed and validated by the creative process of the day. I often feel disheartened by the feeling that I don't have a deep imagination but when I am allowed, even forced to, come up with imaginative ideas, as we were yesterday, I am so often really excited by what I do have "in there". One of the reasons I want to do art (very new to me) and writing is to reach in and discover some of the depths of what is there that I feel I haven't explored as much as I'd have liked in the past.. It can be thrilling to experience that discovery, can't it?
I will definitely come to more sessions with you” - Debbie
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Contact me if these costs are beyond your means to enquire about accessing a concessionary place
From October - a return to Ongoing courses at The Art House (see their website to book and more info) - hope to see you there!
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 any of these courses via the Art House Website
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 any 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!!"
