Makings and Musings Community

Hello lovely creatives,

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, I always think of how, through history, these months were a time for sharing stories around the fire. I absolutely love this tradition, and this month we’re celebrating it through our art.

Tonight we’re starting with Folk Tales and Forest Magic. We’ll be painting a misty forest in watercolours, and at the end, I’ll add a little red fox in gouache or coloured pencil to bring a pop of character to the scene.

This is the zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84300217173

Here’s what you’ll need for tonight’s session:

• Watercolour paints

• Paintbrushes

• Pencil (for sketching)

• Coloured pencils or gouache (optional, for the red fox at the end)

• Water container

• Paper or sketchbook suitable for watercolour

• Hairdryer (to help create the misty effect)

• Paper towel or cloth (for blotting)

🖌 Looking ahead this month:

• Next week: Tales from Around the Fire – line and gouache

• Week after: Symbols of the Story – drawing a hair symbol of curiosity in coloured pencil

• Final week: The Storyteller’s Table – painting in gouache or mixed media

Classes are every Thursday evening, 6–7:30 p.m. UK Time on Zoom, suitable for all levels. I’ll guide you step by step, so you can relax, enjoy, and create something beautiful.

I can’t wait to paint with you and see what stories you bring to life!

💛 Irene