Hi, I'm Tamsin (MA), an artist, designer, and teacher. The Purple Cottage Studio is my creative space where I teach and create original artwork, encouraging others to discover their own creative voice. The Purple Cat Brand is inspired by Molly & Milo and brings my illustrations to life as playful, practical products for everyday use. Across both brands, I create warm, approachable art that inspires creativity and joy—because art belongs everywhere, not just on walls.

All lessons will be held in the Purple Cottage Studio in Halstead, Essex

One to One Lessons & Workshops

  • Advertisement for art lessons at The Purple Cottage Studios with images of portraits and text about courses.

    Portraits for beginners

    A 2 hour session dedicated to proportions and how to create a likeness, bring a portrait of your own or use one of mine £60

    A 2 hour session dedicated to mixing skin tones in watercolour & acrylic £65

    A 6 week course, 2 hour sessions covering proportions, facial features, sketching techniques, mixing skin tones and more - £300

  • Art Skills

    A 2 hour session dedicated to mark making, shading & blending £60

    A 2 hour session dedicated to perspective £60

    A 2 hour session dedicated to composition £60

    A 2 hour session dedicated to colour theory £60

    A 6 week course, 2 hour sessions covering mark making, perspective, colour theory, composition and more - £300

  • Designing a repeatable pattern

    A 6 week course, 2 hour sessions covering step by step pattern design on paper, Lino and using photoshop culminating to printing your own pattern onto a tote bag via Lino printing and a mug via sublimation printing- £400

  • Business Branding for start ups

    Are you thinking of turning a side hustle into a business? I can help you to design your logo and your brand ethos so that you give yourself a great start with a cohesive brand across your physical and digital literature. 

    After an initial phone call we will book in 6 - 1 hour sessions total £500

  • Advertisement for workshops at The Purple Cottage Studios with images of jewelry and felting projects.

    Felting for beginners

    A 2 hour workshop to make a either a felted picture or a bird, budgie, robin, lovebird or bird of your choice - £65

  • Beaded jewellery for beginners

    A 2 hour workshop to make a necklace and a pair of earrings - £65

Purple Cat Range

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