{"product_id":"bute-tiny-painting-workshop-5july","title":"Paint Bute in a Tin: seeing the familiar with fresh eyes. Sunday 5 July","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny Painting in a Tin: Bute Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday 5 July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12pm to 4:45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£85 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin artist and tutor Sarmed Mirza for a relaxed tiny painting workshop on the Isle of Bute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, you will create a small 2 x 3 inch painting inside a portable tin, inspired by Bute, memory, place, colour and observation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop is suitable for beginners as well as people with some painting experience. You will be guided step by step through choosing a subject, simplifying an image, building a small composition, mixing colours and creating a finished tiny painting to take home. We will use mainly acrylic, but I will also provide watermixable oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop will take place indoors, so we can paint comfortably whatever the weather. If the weather is suitable, we may begin with a short mindful reference-gathering walk and excercise nearby, where participants can take photos and notice colours, textures, architecture, sea, sky, landscape or small details from Bute. If the weather is not suitable, we will work indoors from photographs, printed references, or images participants bring with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to bring 1 to 3 photographs of Bute or another place that means something to you. Please choose images that are not too complicated. Simple landscapes, buildings, windows, sea views, flowers, pathways, reflections or small details can work very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12pm to 2pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction, mindful looking, choosing references, composition and first painting stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2pm to 2:45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch break. Please bring your own lunch or snacks, or you may be able to pop out locally depending on the venue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2:45pm to 4:45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour mixing, building the painting, finishing touches and photographing the finished works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll main painting materials will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA phone or camera for taking reference photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 3 possible reference images, if you have them, on the phone or printed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will also provide some suitable references.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn apron or clothes you do not mind getting a little paint on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch or snacks for the break\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny favourite small brushes or painting materials, if you already have them, though this is optional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop will go ahead once a minimum of 6 places have been booked. If the minimum number is not reached, bookings will be refunded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarmed Mirza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52316444426520,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/5679\/3368\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-05-09at01.55.18.jpg?v=1781811625","url":"https:\/\/sarmed.com\/products\/bute-tiny-painting-workshop-5july","provider":"Sarmed Mirza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}