Kirsty O'Leary-Leeson

Discover Our Creative Workshops

Welcome! Whether you’re looking to rediscover a forgotten passion or try something completely new, our workshops are designed to be playful, expressive, and entirely stress-free. There’s no need to worry about your skill level—we provide all the guidance and techniques you need to succeed.
Come along, experiment, and find your creative spark!

For details on workshops for all ages, abilities, techniques and media, contact me on kirstyoleary@outlook.com

Hourly sessions, half or full days offered

Schools, Small business Team Building, Corporate, Groups, Residential homes

Arty Parties
Hen do's, Birthdays, Weddings, Baby Showers, Special Events, Children's birthdays

Lino Printing * Gelli printing * Creative Collaging * Expressive drawing *

Portraiture * Journaling * Clay * Still life * Life-drawing * Watercolours

Pen & wash * Illustration

Hi Kirsty,
The class and I would like to thank you once again for a fantastic day at Tilney All Saints. The children are still talking about it and their portraits look amazing. We will definitely be recommending you! All the best and hopefully we will see you again in the future.
Many thanks,Jennifer Lancaster.

"At the start I didn't think I could do art very well but afterwards I realised I was quite good at it." (Toby Year 4)

"I really learned how to use shading to improve my artwork - it made it look much better." (Harrison Year 5)

"The whole school had a fantastic experience. From Reception to Year 6, the quality of the artwork was stunning and the pupils developed skills that they will be able to use long into the future." (Mark Carlyle, Headteacher)

Lino Printing Workshop
That's all the birthday cards sorted for this year!

Carve your own unique design into lino and create multiple beautiful prints. If you don't feel confident in your drawing skills, don't worry at all—we have plenty of pre-drawn designs you can use, or you are welcome to create your own. Many find the carving process itself incredibly relaxing! Afterward, you’ll get to experiment with printing on different surfaces and using various coloured inks to create a wonderful collection of artworks or personalized cards.

Still Life (With a Twist!)

This isn't your traditional class about meticulously drawing a vase or a bowl of fruit. Instead, we skip straight to the fun part! This workshop is all about experimenting with a vibrant mix of painting and drawing techniques, using still-life arrangements as a playful launching pad for your creativity.

Introduction to Printing

Can’t choose just one style? This workshop lets you try your hand at a variety of traditional and contemporary printing techniques. You will explore Gelli printing for expressive, abstract landscapes; traditional Lino printing using carving tools; and Mono-printing using both block printing ink and alternative dry processes. We have plenty of creative techniques in place to help you succeed, so no drawing experience is required!

Creative Journaling

Christmas Design Workshop

Gelli print background and Lino cut

Gelli Printing Workshops

Gelli printing is a wonderfully fun, experimental form of mono-printing that uses a flexible gel plate and acrylic paints. It is a highly playful process where we will create a diverse range of artworks, from atmospheric landscapes to bold abstract pieces. These prints also make a fantastic base for collages and mixed-media additions. You don’t need to be an experienced artist to walk away with something expressive and beautiful.

Expressive Drawing

Discover how to turn simple everyday materials into exciting works of art. In this workshop, we’ll explore a variety of techniques using pencil, pen, biro, pen and wash, charcoal, and ink. You’ll learn how figurative art can be incredibly expressive and playful. The best part? You can easily continue your drawing journey at home without needing a large or expensive investment in materials.

Expressive Acrylic

Brusho and ink with Pippa age 10

Creative Collage

Playful, experimental, and incredibly liberating, this workshop is a wonderful way to let your creativity truly explode. By combining a wide range of different materials alongside traditional paper collage, this session is all about letting go, playing with textures, and expressing your unique style.

Deconstructed Collage

Floral Festival
Addictive and relaxing jar decorating and tissue paper flowers

Junior Gelli Prints
Ages 6 to 11

Collaborative artworks by Aldborough Primary School KS1 and KS2

Ink and Collage

Pop Art Self Portraits

War Horse - pastel, charcoal and pastel wash

Collaborative collage and mark-making for a Water Cycle display

Precepts

Still Life

Observational Drawing for a shoe project

Calligram and Illustrative typography

Creepy Critters and halloween jam jars with The National Trust

Mixed media still life inspired by cubism

Recipe Illustrations

Still life

Line and collage still life

Deconstructed Collage

Coffee and Crafts

The BFG would be very impressed by these beautiful dream jars and dreamcatchers

The Witches Workshop

Making bugs to keep Charlie company on his giant peach

Celebratory Birthday Portraits of the Queen with Ashleigh Primary School

Lichtenstein inspired portraits with Year 2's

Patrick Heron inspired portraits with Year 3's

Expressive Drawing Workshops with North Norfolk Libraries

Working with Victory Housing Residents and their families

Workshops Taking Place At The Pavilion: Briston

Youthzone collaborative artwork

Creative Journals Workshops
Taking place at Cromer Junior School

Creative Journals: part sketchbook, part scrapbook, photo album, memoir, recording the people, places and things you love.
Experimenting with lots of different media, making collages that express who you are.