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 FIGURE DRAWING CLASS: FOUNTAIN ARTS: 11 - 2pm: 27/4/21: SOLD OUT!


Come and practice your figure drawing skills in this fun, show business-filled class!

We will be drawing the glamorously costumed burlesque performer Elsie Diamond.

All materials are provided and all levels of drawing experience are welcome.

Places can be booked on www.fountainarts.org


HAND AND TREASURE VINTAGE AND ART FAIR: HEBDEN TOWN HALL: 13-14/4/23:


I'm really looking forward to bringing my wares to this beautifully curated fair on Saturday 13th April!

I will be introducing new prints and my new 'Moon Gazer' wooden brooch.

Please pop by and say hello if you're in the area!

ORIGINAL ARTWORK STUDIO SALE: 26/2/24: SOLD OUT!


There will be a studio sale of a small number of original watercolours and mixed media paintings.

The works will be uploaded into my shop on the morning of 26/2/24.

Many thanks for your support.

INTUITIVE REALISM MASTERCLASS: ART TRIBE: NOVEMBER 2023:


I feel very honoured to have been invited by Louise Fletcher (Art Juice podcast) to teach this online masterclass for Art Tribe.

I will be discussing and demonstrating my painting practice, showing behind the scenes snippets and step-by-step processes.


DRAWING WORKSHOP (PART ONE): HOPE & ELVIS: 4th or 5th/ 11/23:


Spend a day exploring a wide range of approaches to observational drawing. 

We will be incorporating both 'academic' and experimental drawing techniques in a fun and relaxed manner. It doesn't matter if you haven't drawn since leaving school, this workshop is for all levels of experience.

MADE IN SCUNTHORPE: STUDIO ARTISTS EXHIBITION: FOUNTAIN ARTS: 20/10/23 - 2/12/23:


Come along and see what shenanigans us studio artists get up to at fountain arts!

I will be exhibiting a mixed media triptych alongside my talented studio friends!

Private view: 19/10/23: 7-9pm.

(Featured artwork by M.Burkitt.)


HEBDEN BRIDGE PRINT FAIR: 23-24/9/23:


I'm so looking forward to this fair in Hebden Bridge Town Hall.  

I'll be there on Saturday 23/9/23. Please pop in and say hello if you're in the area!


EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP: HOPE & ELVIS: 6th or 7th/ 5/23:


This workshop is for all levels of experience, we will be  experiemnting with unusual techiques on a gessoed ground.

All materials will be provided, come along for a relaxed but busy arty day!


MRS B's FLASH STUDIO SALE: 6/9/22: SOLD OUT!


This is my first online studio sale, including past mixed media pieces in both paper and textiles.

THIS MONTH'S ORIGINAL OFFERING: AUGUST 2022: 'THRICE-VEILED': SOLD!


This mixed media original painting has just been added to my shop.

I've also made a You Tube video that shows its progress if you'd like to see how often she changes (vlog 13.)

 VLOG 11: ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW!


Please click on the You tube icon on my home page to find my channel.

In this episode I talk about how difficult it is to say goodbye to my students and I attend a magical workshop by The Pale Rook at the Hope & Elvis Studio.


THIS MONTH'S ORIGINAL OFFERING: APRIL 2022: 'FOX-MOTHER: SOLD!


Please pop over to my shop to see this month's original painting for sale.

There is an accompanying vlog on my You Tube channel that charts the painting process from start to finish (vlog 6.)

MRS B HAS A STUDIO VLOG ON YOU TUBE!


If you'd like to see more of my day-to-day life in my tiny studio, please pop over to my You Tube channel.

(Please click on the photo for the link to my channel.)

Pour yourself a cup of tea and let's have a chat...


MRS B'S INTRODUCTION TO GEL PLATE PRINTING WORKSHOP: HOPE & ELVIS: 7/5/22 or 8/5/22:


We will be having a day full of experimenting with a quick and effective way to create layered prints on paper and fabric.

This will be a workshop full of creativity, fun (and cake) in the beautiful studio of Hope & Elvis.

Please take a look on the hpoe & Elvis website fro more details:

www.hopeandelvis.co.uk



MRS B's SHOP WILL BE CLOSED: 30/10/21 - 11/11/21:


I do apologise for any inconvenience caused chucks but I need to pack & prep for my upcoming workshop at Hope & Elvis.


Many thanks for your understanding. 

'STITCHED TEXTILES: ANIMALS' BY MRS BERTIMUS. PUBLISHED BY SEARCH PRESS! 28/5/21:


My book is out now! I can't believe it, it's been a life-long dream!

Available from Amazon, Waterstones and all good book sellers.

Yay!

MRS B's SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!

THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED FROM 10/12/20:


Thank you all so much for your suppport and encouragement this year.

Without you I wouldn't have this little business, which has been my life long dream.


Wishing you all a very merry Christmas chucks x






MRS B's MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP WEEKENDER AT HOPE & ELVIS! 

22-23/5/21 and 6-7/11/21:


I'm so  giddy to be visiting the fabulous Hope & Elvis TWICE next year with a new Mixed Media Workshop Weekender!

We shall be experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques, and you can create representational, semi-abstract or abstract samples.

The focus will be on exploration, play and, of course, having fun!

All levels of experience are welcome.

Please have a look on the Hope & Elvis website for all the details.

Hope to see you there chucks!



MRS B HAS A NEWSLETTER! 14/8/20:


Mrs B will be writing a monthly newsletter which will give you sneak peeks of new shop bits and bobs, upcoming workshops and general shenanigans.

So if you fancy settling down for a good old catch-up  and have a virtual cup of tea with Mrs B just sign up for the newsletter.

You'll also be sent a welcome email that will include a little 'thank you very much' printable and a Mrs B playlist!

You can find the sign up button at the bottom of the home page (please remember to tick the email consent box and please check your spam if you don't receive your welcome email).


MRS BRACKEN, MISS BRIAR AND LONG EARED LADIES: PAPER COLLAGED ANIMAL WORKSHOP AT HOPE & ELVIS: 12/10/19: SOLD OUT!


I'm so happy that I have been invited back to the lovely Hope & Elvis to run the paper collaged  animal workshop again.

It will be a day full of chatter, creativity (and cake!) A template will be provided for you to use if you wish, so don't feel worried if you are not completely confident with the drawing part of the workshop.

However, if you'd like to design your own creature, that is absolutely fine too.

Please pop over to the Hope & Elvis website for more details:

https://www.hopeandelvis.com/workshops/

A waiting list is available in case there are any cancellations.

MONOPRINTING WORKSHOP AT THE STEEL ROOMS: 18/5/19: 10.00AM - 1.30PM:


This will be a day full of gelli-print creativity and fun.

We will explore lots of different effects that can be created using this technique and we will print on paper and fabric.

This will be a relaxed informal workshop that is suitable for the absolute beginner or anyone that fancies trying out this quick and rewarding printing technique.

Please  pop over to The Steel Rooms website for more details:

https://www.thesteelrooms.com/whats-on-details/mono-printing-with-mrs-bertimus/


HOPE & ELVIS: 4-5/5/19: Machine Embroidered Hare Workshop Weekend:

HOPE & ELVIS: 4-5/5/19: 

MACHINE EMBROIDERED HARE WORKSHOP WEEKEND: SOLD OUT!

Come along and stitch your own machine embroidered hare in the beautiful studios of Hope & Elvis.

I will provide a template for a running or sitting hare, so don't worry if you don't feel confident drawing your own long eared creature.

A gorgeous lunch will be provided, and I will show you the applique and machine embroidery techniques that I use.


WAITING LIST: If you would like to be added on the waiting list for this workshop, please have a look at the workshop and waiting list details on: https://www.hopeandelvis.com/workshops/



'INTO THE WOODS' GROUP EXHIBITION: UNIT TWELVE: 2/5/19-31/8/19: SOLD!


I feel very honoured to be part of this themed exhibition in such a beautiful gallery space.


Artists featured include Cat In The Shoe, Betty Pepper, Gwen Vaughn, Treefall Design, Liz Cooksey, Heather Everitt, Karen Suzuki, Kayleigh Radcliffe, Clare Collinson, Chris Turrel-Watts, Josephine Gomersall, Clare Gent and Print Garage.

Please have a look on Unit Twelve's website for further details:

http://www.unittwelve.co.uk/exhibitions.htm

MRS B'S LITTLE WINTER PAINTING SALE: 16/11/18: SOLD OUT!


I though that a couple of little wintery paintings might add a touch of festive giddiness to my shop.

Please pop in and have a look if  the fancy takes you. 

We could have a nice mug of vitrual hot chocolate and a mince pie or two, (actually I'll be sticking to my custard creams if that's alright with you!) X

MRS B'S ONLINE SHOP LAUNCH:  22/10/18:


For as long as I can  remember, I have always wanted a little shop of my very own, and now my online shop will soon be open!

For many months I have been plotting, planning and designing, and my first collection of bits and bobs is now ready.

Everything has been printed and made in the UK, and there will be a Mrs Whipple tote bag, Passing Storm cushion cover, King Of The Magpies pouch, Scampering Hares stationery and notebook set and a collaged art card pack.

Please pop in for a look around, I'll pop the kettle on!


SUMMER DREAMINGS ETSY EXHIBITION: 2/7/18:


A small collection of paintings that celebrate the magic of Summer in all her glory will be for sale in my Etsy shop.


mrsbertimus.etsy.com






HOPE & ELVIS: 5/5/18: SOLD OUT!

Mrs Bracken, Miss Briar and Other Friends. Drawing and collaging with vintage papers:


Using vintage papers and ephemera, we will create an animal character using scrips and scraps.

I will provide a template kit for you, or you can create your own charater from scratch.

This workshop is suitable for all levels of drawing experience.


Please check the workshop information on the Hope & Elvis website:

http://www.hopeandelvis.com/workshops.html


HOPE & ELVIS: 6/5/18: SOLD OUT!

Madame Gris and Monsieur Le Dandy. Collaging with painted papers:


We will prepare painted papers and collage an animal character. You can make your own hare or fox using the template kit provided, or you can design your own charater if you wish.

This workshop is suitable for all levels of drawing experience.


Please check the workshop information on the Hope & Elvis website:

http://www.hopeandelvis.com/workshops.html





 



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