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Our Favourite Cornish Christmas Markets To Visit In 2024
Whether you’re looking for a fun, festive day out with the family or a cosy shopping evening with friends, there's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than visiting Cornwall’s pop-up markets and fairs. We’ve put together this handy guide so you can plan your winter weekends to include all the must-visit Christmas markets of 2024 and get involved with all the festivities...
10 Creative Things To Do In Falmouth — A Guide For Artists, Students & Visitors
Home to beautiful beaches, tropical gardens and a vibrant high street full of independent shops and galleries, there is always something for artists and creatives in Falmouth. Read our guide for ten of our favourite creative things to do in Falmouth, whether you're a student, tourist visiting for the holidays or a Cornish local looking for inspiration...
Gouache Painting Essentials — Everything You Need To Get Started
Often described as an “opaque watercolour”, gouache is a water-based paint medium that dries to a flat, matte finish. Popular amongst illustrators, gouache only requires a few tools to get started making it a great choice for beginners to painting or those looking to experiment with a new medium...
Watercolour Painting Essentials — Everything You Need To Get Started
Learn to paint with watercolours with our list of recommended tools and materials. Watercolour is a great medium for those looking to create expressive landscape studies, delicate brush illustrations and vibrant washes of colour and is a great choice for beginners, as you only requires a handful of tools to get started...
Oil Painting Essentials — Everything You Need To Get Started
A richly coloured, slow drying paint with an adaptable texture, oils are the perfect painting medium for those looking to create traditional artworks and experiment with impasto painting techniques. Find all the tools and materials you need to get started with our beginners guide to oil painting, as well as some tips and tricks...
Acrylic Painting Essentials — Everything You Need To Get Started
A favourite among artists, students and crafters, acrylic paint is a versatile and easy to use painting medium well-loved for it's suitability for a range of different applications and surfaces. Find all the essential tools and materials you need to get started with this popular medium in our beginners guide to acrylic painting...