Sat. Oct 4th, 2025

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Interactive Studio

Sunlit art studio with large canvases and visitors experimenting with materials

Interactive Studio

Esther James | Artist, Designer & Creative Works

Hands-on sessions, process demos, and live experiments—step inside the studio and make with me.

Make, Explore, and Play with Materials

The Interactive Studio is a working lab: color mixing bars, texture stations, print benches, and a wall for collaborative experiments. Ideal for collectors, schools, and creative teams seeking a tactile, guided experience.

Palette knives and pigment jars neatly arranged

At a Glance

60–120 min sessions • Small groups (max 10) • All materials included • Beginners welcome

Color mixing bar with swatches and wheels

Mono-print station with brayers and plexi plates

Texture station with fabrics, papers, and gels

Workshop Modules

Participant laying down color blocks on canvas

Colorfield Basics

Build palettes, glaze layers, and compose bold fields with subtle edges.

Hands creating a monoprint with brayer and ink

Mono-Print Lab

Explore one-off prints: ghost layers, masks, and found textures.

Sketching shoreline studies with water brushes

Coastal Studies

Field-note methods for light, tide lines, and horizon gradients.

Layering gesso, graphite, and fabric for texture

Texture & Surface

Gesso mixes, graphite scumbles, and fabric embeds for tactile works.

Hand-binding a simple concertina sketchbook

Sketchbook Making

Bind a concertina book; perfect for color tests and travel studies.

Group collaborative canvas session

Collaborative Canvas

Teams co-create a large work; great for classes and off-sites.

All modules include materials and a take-home piece.

Live Process Demo

Palette brief & surface prep.
Layering & masking techniques.
Dry time tricks & edge control.
Varnish options & display tips.

Artist demonstrating layering on a canvas to a small group

See It Up Close

Ask questions as we build a piece from blank surface to final glaze.

Studio Moments

Wall of swatches and reference images

Hands mixing pigments on glass slab

Visitor signing the collaborative canvas edge

Drying rack with postcard-size studies

Shelf with sketchbooks and tools

Close-up of textured linen surface

Group critique pin-up wall

Neon sign and cozy seating corner in studio

Equipment & Studio Care

Aprons & gloves provided; water-based mediums only.
Ventilated space; spill mats & wash stations on site.
Age 10+ recommended; guardians accompany under 16.
Accessibility: seated options and wide clear paths.

Clean studio sink and wash station with signage

Clean-Up & Take-Home

You’ll leave with your finished piece and a small care card for display.

Visitors gathered around a large worktable during a session

Book a Studio Session

Choose a module and date—private, duo, and group formats available.

Stack of blank canvases and reservation clipboard

Reserve Your Spot

Tell me your goals and experience level—I’ll tailor the session.

FAQ

Do I need experience?
No—sessions are guided and paced to your comfort.

Can we host a team off-site?
Yes—custom modules and collaborative canvas options available.

What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you don’t mind splashing; aprons provided.

Visitors drying their finished small works on a line

Take-Home Art

Finish with a signed postcard study, print, or mini canvas—ready to frame.

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