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We are so thrilled to welcome you here!

What you're about to discover is something rather special. Cas holmes has spent a lifetime finding Beauty and meaning in the everyday – and now she's here to help you do exactly the same. We are genuinely pinching ourselves that she said yes to hosting a year-long artistic exploration, designed to help you find your inner artist and drawing skills... 

 

OK, are you ready? Let's dive in. In Cas's own words - here's what this year has in store for you...

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"Have you ever looked at an everyday object and really seen it? That's exactly where we're going to start. Join me for a year-long exploratory drawing club built around the simple, the overlooked, and the wonderfully ordinary. Drawing on decades of my own practice, this is a course for anyone who wants to look at the world differently — and make something from what they find.

 

Together we'll ditch the fear of the blank sketchbook and discover that drawing isn't just the starting point of a project — it's the whole adventure. Through a mix of demonstrations, discussions and hands-on exercises, we'll explore line, tone, texture, colour, collage and mixed media, building towards your own individual creative voice.

 

We'll work with accessible, everyday materials. We'll experiment. We'll make marks that aren't "perfect" — and we'll love them anyway. Because this club is about developing a healthy, joyful relationship with the creative process, not just the finished result.

 

By the end of our year together, your sketchbook will be a living, breathing record of how you see the world — and a springboard for everything you make next in mixed media, collage and textiles. Let's explore the world together. It looks better when you really look at it."

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"But I'm rubbish at drawing"

 

Stop right there.

 

If those thoughts just crossed your mind, then this is absolutely the place for you. Every single one of us has said those words. Everyone. Here's the truth – you're not rubbish. You're untaught. And those are two very different things. There are no exams here. No judgment. No one looking off your shoulder. Just you, a pencil (and few other items) and Cas gently showing you that the only thing standing between you and your inner artist is a little bit of technique and a whole lot of permission to play. You want to learn. You're here. That's all you need. Now go pick up that pen. Let's go.

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Tempted? Here's how it works...

Each month you will receive a Zoom link on your members page and you'll simply click and join Cas and I along with our other intrepid Explorers across the world! The Zooms are every month on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 PM. Cas will guide you through a different aspect of drawing and creative exploration from observational drawing to colour, collage and mixed Media, the course builds gently and progressively throughout the year

 

How do we see the Zoom links and info?

It's so easy! As soon as you press the join now button, within minutes, you'll be able to sign into the everyday drawing club membership page found under the clubs heading on our main menu. Just use the email you paid with and choose a password on that members page you'll have the Zoom link for the upcoming month and any notes from Cas. When the class is over we will pop it into the members page for you to view for the next 12 months! So no rush!

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How long is the subscription?

It's 12 months from the date you purchase. You can choose your date to start, if for example you want to purchase today to make sure you get your place, simply start your membership for the 1st September. Sit back and relax knowing you are about to take a drawing journey of a liftime!

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How much does it cost?

The cost for this wonderfully curated year long course with one of the most renown artists in the world is just £12.50 a month or should you choose to pay anually you get two months for free! The price for the annual membership is £125 for the year. 

 

Can I join from anywhere in the world?

Yes! Just like any of the other content on our website, you can join from anywhere and pay in your own currency.

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Do I have to watch at set times?

The LIVE Zoom classes is always on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm, but you will be able to watch the full class whenevr you want for the next 12 months!

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Can I reach out if I'm stuck?

Yes of course! We can pass anything onto our experts. Just email us hello@craftymonkies.com

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Is 12 months long enough?

Yes! The classes wont be asking for you to do loads of homework or be over filled with too many techniques.

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Can I cancel

Yes. You can email me, or you can cancel your direct debit. If you have paid for a yearly membership, this is nonrefundable, but if you choose to pay on a monthly option, yes, you can cancel your monthly direct debit at any time.

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