The Opaque Elephant

The Opaque Elephant ✨ Celebrating nature & creativity with mindful workshops ✨
Helping co-create a brighter, more magical world 🌿

Swatching some new paints that I'm v excited to experiment with. Much better than the neons I bought mistaking them for ...
23/08/2026

Swatching some new paints that I'm v excited to experiment with. Much better than the neons I bought mistaking them for fluorescent paint 🤣
One day, I'll film myself doing stuff for "better" content, but today is not that day lol

Hot off the heels of yesterday's workshop, I've got an updated flyer with upcoming dates for the Adult Art Club!All run ...
23/08/2026

Hot off the heels of yesterday's workshop, I've got an updated flyer with upcoming dates for the Adult Art Club!

All run on a Saturday from 11am-12.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church.

5th September: We'll be exploring journals and collaging. Write down your thoughts, stick, draw, doodle & paint. Mixed media marvels!
3rd October: We'll be bringing in the changing seasons with making UV reactive & glow-in-the-dark paint the featured medium.
7th November: Theme is still being decided, so you'll have to stay tuned for that.

Bring a friend or come on your own💖
These sessions are never about doing something the "right way", they're about setting aside a little bit of time once a month to do something creative, messy, and experimental around other people.

All sessions are FREE, but please reserve your spot with Ashfield Creates as our venue does have limited capacity. You can also send me a message and I'll support with booking if you need it! Link in comments.

These regular events are made possible thanks to the support of Ashfield Creates a programme bringing creativity to Ashfield District and delivered by Nonsuch Studios. Also supported by Ashfield District Council and Arts Council England 🎨

This morning at the Adult Art Club, we made oil pastels the focus of our experimenting!We spent a little bit of time get...
22/08/2026

This morning at the Adult Art Club, we made oil pastels the focus of our experimenting!
We spent a little bit of time getting used to the materials and how they work, and then made a range of small pictures. We tried out black paper as well as white, thick layers, drawing, etching & sparkly watercolours.

As always, I had loads of fun providing a space for people to get together, have a go at using different materials, and to relax and bond over a set time to get creative.

We have a few more sessions coming up on the first Saturday of each month. Hope to see you there!

Activity made possible thanks to Ashfield Creates - a programme from Nonsuch Studios that brings creativity to the district. Also supported by Ashfield District Council & Arts Council England

20/08/2026

Hello again!

It’s been a little while since I’ve properly introduced what’s happening at The Opaque Elephant, and a lot has been going on, so here’s a little update.

I’ve been spending a lot more time developing creative workshops and accessible art experiences, both locally and online. The aim is simple: making space to experiment, make things, have a chat and enjoy being creative without worrying about whether you’re “good at art”.

Over the coming weeks and months, I’ll be sharing more about:

Adult Art Club
Relaxed, experimental art sessions where we explore different materials and ideas together. No previous experience needed, and no expectation that everyone makes the same thing. These are run with the support of Ashfield Creates & we now have dates right through until November.

Online Creative Workshops
Creative activities you can join from home, with guided exploration. These are focused mostly on providing you with a block of time to get creative with low pressure. Lessons from Nature sessions are back from September!

Private Workshops & Creative Parties
Book a creative session for birthdays, celebrations, friendship groups or simply an excuse to get together and make something.

Creative Wellbeing & Community Workshops
Accessible, thoughtful creative activities for community groups, organisations and wellbeing settings. I’ll be opening up bookings for one-off or regular programming.

Corporate & Team Workshops
Creative activities designed to give teams a chance to step away from the usual work routine, try something different and actually spend some time doing something together. These can be tailored to creative thinking or wellbeing, and bookings will be opening soon.

Of course, I’ll still be popping up at events, festivals and community activities around the local area with workshops and trinkets galore.
You can expect plenty of experimental art, unusual materials, nature-inspired activities, collaborative making and the occasional bit of witchy weirdness along the way.

I’ll be sharing dates, booking information and new workshops here as they’re released, so if you’re interested in joining a session, bringing a workshop to your group, or just seeing what I get up to, keep your eyes peeled for future updates ^^,

Adult Art Club this Saturday!Fancy doing something a little bit childish for 90 minutes?Rather than following a tutorial...
20/08/2026

Adult Art Club this Saturday!

Fancy doing something a little bit childish for 90 minutes?

Rather than following a tutorial, these sessions start with a simple idea to play around with, then you're free to experiment and see where it takes you.
This week we're playing with layers and colours, making oil pastels our featured medium. I'll show you a few ideas, then you can have a go yourself and experiment with all the materials available.

The aim is to have a bit of time away from everyday life, mess about with some art supplies, act like a kid again, and hopefully leave feeling like you want to make something again when you get home.

Key details:
FREE session (please book via Ashfield Creates)
Saturday 22nd August, 11am-12.30pm l
Trinity Methodist Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
More dates with different ideas coming if you can't make this one!

No previous experience needed. You don't need to be "good at art", either!

Activity made possible thanks to the support of Ashfield Creates, a programme bringing arts to Ashfield. Run by Nonsuch Studios with support from Ashfield District Council and Arts Council England 🎨

And my final share of the community doodle from the Ashfield Show is here!I think this collection may be one of my favou...
19/08/2026

And my final share of the community doodle from the Ashfield Show is here!
I think this collection may be one of my favourites, where everything became a little more cohesive and developed. The Sunday was also probably my favourite day, where we managed to get a huge variety of people involved.

I'm so pleased with how the whole project went & in awe of the creativity present in our community.

Activity made possible thanks to Ashfield Creates, a programme bringing arts to Ashfield District. Run by Nonsuch Studios with support from Ashfield District Council & Arts Council England 🎨

I've been off living in a field for a week, so rather delayed in posting the second part of the community doodle with As...
18/08/2026

I've been off living in a field for a week, so rather delayed in posting the second part of the community doodle with Ashfield Creates at the Ashfield Show.
Most from Day 2!
See if you can find your doodle!

Activity made possible thanks to Ashfield Creates, a programme bringing arts to Ashfield District. Run by Nonsuch Studios with support from Ashfield District Council & Arts Council England 🎨

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