Join artist Kate Simms to rediscover the joy of writing and illustrating a letter to a friend or loved one, using a variety of interesting drawing tools, inks and colours.
Who doesn’t remember the delight of receiving a handwritten letter? The love letters tied in ribbon, thank-you letters for birthday and Christmas presents and, not to mention, the holiday postcard from relatives long gone. These wonderful, treasured memories captured with pen and ink on paper.
Taking inspiration from Dora Carrington’s illustrated letters, we will be using pen and ink to craft words and images to create our own unique correspondence ready for posting. Take a break from the digital world of emails and social media, to send some magic through the post.
No writing or drawing experience required. Postage included.
If you have any further questions, or would like to discuss access needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What is included?
We will provide all materials including dip pens, inks and a variety of brushes, paints and writing materials. If you would like to bring your own writing materials and stationery, you are more than welcome.
We will also provide you with a self-service tea and coffee and will keep it refreshed throughout the afternoon. There will be a selection of delicious biscuits.
Please let us know if you have an allergies or dietary requirements and we will do our best to cater for you.
Artist bio - Kate Simms
Kate Simms Kate’s art practice includes creating art, art workshop tutoring, artist mentoring, community projects, talks, exhibiting, exhibition judging and curation.
After 10 years in advertising, Kate then ran the Cass Sculpture Foundation.
As an artist educator Kate has run national and international workshops at Sotheby’s, the National Portrait Gallery, NHS, Outside In, Graylingwell Heritage Lottery Project, and as part of Wellbeing and Accessibility conferences internationally. She currently runs her own life drawing group.
Kate is also a Pallant House Gallery Community Programme Ambassador. Her art is held in collections worldwide, including Outside In.
