Discover your creativity with You Can Folk It, a welcoming series of decorative painting workshops led by artist Deborah Hill. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced crafter looking for fresh inspiration, these hands-on events offer the perfect opportunity to learn traditional folk-art techniques while creating beautiful handmade pieces.
Each workshop focuses on a different project, allowing you to explore colour, pattern, and decorative design across a variety of surfaces. Participants can choose from a range of unique items, including: horseshoes, slate hearts, canvas, card and metal pieces.
Under Deborah’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to create charming folk-inspired designs using simple techniques that are easy to follow and enjoyable to master. Every session is designed to be relaxed, social, and accessible, with step-by-step instruction and plenty of encouragement along the way.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished piece to treasure, gift, or display in your home.
29 July 10.00am – 12.30pm
5 August 10.30am – 1.00pm
12 August 10.00am – 12.30pm
12 August 1.00pm – 3.30pm
18 August 10.30am – 12.30pm
Deborah Hill is a folk artist specialising in canal boat art. She began painting five years ago during Covid but had always enjoyed art. She enjoys painting on recycled materials including horseshoes, coal scuttles, jugs, metal objects, canvas and cards. She uses acrylics and enamel paints and replicates the traditional “folk art flick” to paint her designs. She had a small exhibition in 2024 in Newark Town Hall called “Art on the Move”.
Her previous workshops have included working with people who are Neurodivergent and also people recovering from drug and alcohol issues.
Deborah has a PTTLS teaching qualification and a degree in Person Centre Therapy. Her courses are centred around providing a platform for growth, confidence building and therapeutic benefit. The courses help people to become more creative and combat social isolation at the same time.
For more accessibility information please contact hello@ashfieldcreates.co.uk
