Claire Benn - TEXTure
Spend a week with Claire exploring texture and rhythm |
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British artist Claire Benn lives and works in a converted barn in Surrey. Inspired by remote and wild landscapes Claire's work is a visual translation of what she experiences through cloth, thread and pigments.
Her work is exhibited in galleries in both Europe and the USA , as well as here in the UK and Claire's work is featured in both commercial and private collections.
Her work is exhibited in galleries in both Europe and the USA , as well as here in the UK and Claire's work is featured in both commercial and private collections.
From early cave paintings, runes and symbols, humanity has been trying to communicate since the dawn of time. In this workshop with Claire, you will explore texture and rhythm and is for anyone who is interested in using text or letterforms to create texture and as a form of mark making.
With permission from Denise Lach, a Master Calligrapher who Claire has studied with, you will explore your own handwriting using a variety of different tools – an invitation to play with written letterforms. You DO NOT need to have experience of calligraphy and will discover that your own handwriting – no matter how ‘good or bad’ - can be used in a personal and creative way to create texture and depth…, and legibility is far from important!
Throughout the five days you will build a wonderful resource for future work.
Throughout the five days you will build a wonderful resource for future work.
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Date: Monday 1st to Friday 5th December 2025 (5 days)
Times: Monday: arrive for a 9.30am start, close at 5.00pm. Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm. Friday: 9am to 4pm. Cost: £580 - this includes a £30 fee for media supplied by the tutor Deposit: a £290 deposit will secure your place The cost of the workshop includes morning coffee and homemade biscuits, a light seasonal vegetarian lunch and a pot of tea with a delicious cake. All the media is included in the course fee but there are a few things you'll need to bring. Please click here for full course details (downloadable pdf) Please note: Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis
Booking implies that you agree with our terms and conditions for in real life workshops. You can read them here: The Small Print To see more of Claire's work visit her website: www.clairebenn.com
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