I am a painter, a collagist, a printmaker, a tutor, nomadic, restless,  curious, experimental, irreverent, untidy, loud…

 

My work is about journeys; those that I take and the journey that the artwork has been on in my studio. I create paintings and works on paper; prints and collages. Each way of working informs the other and are often combined in a single piece. Find out more.

I am working on an exciting new series of Urban Abstracts. If you want to be kept informed then sign up below.

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ONLINE COURSES

I am a highly qualified and experienced tutor, having taught art and design for over three decades.

As well as being a professional artist, I am also a qualified teacher with many years of teaching experience. I am a specialist in teaching adults all aspects of creativity, from beginners to advanced. I currently teach a range of skills and concept online courses that enable me to reach students at all stages of their creative journey, worldwide from my studio in Norwich, UK.

Find out more about my online courses here, or scroll down to view my current courses.

I run two types of courses; SELF-PACED can be bought and done at any time that suits you. I also run three SCHEDULED courses, they run for 6 -8 weeks and during that time I am there daily in the group to answer questions. Registration opens a few weeks before the course starts and places a limited so that I can give individual attention, see my upcoming scheduled course dates:

APPROACHES TO ABSTRACTION running from 3 June – 28 July 2024

URBAN EXPLORATIONS running from 16 August – 27 September 2024

Scheduled courses…

CONFIDENT COMPOSITION

Discover and explore a range of approaches to composition and design

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APPROACHES TO ABSTRACTION

For artists confident in their chosen media who want to develop a more abstract approach

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URBAN EXPLORATIONS

Explore the surfaces, textures, signage and shapes of the urban environment

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DISCOVER COLLAGRAPHY LIVE

Learn how to create, ink and print three types of Collagraph plates

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“Just when you think you have learned all there is to learn…. along comes a new Sally Hirst course. Informative, fun and inspirational. By far the best available online and great value for money” Megan

Self-paced courses…

MONOTYPE: MATERIALS & METHODS

Exploring a range of creative monotype techniques

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COVER TO COVER

Explore a range of creative artists’ books, and learn how to fill them with exciting prints from cover to cover

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COLLAGE CREATIONS

Explore creative collage techniques and use your prints to create fabulous mixed media collages

 

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COMPLETE CREATIVE COLLAGRAPHY

Discover an experimental approach to intaglio printmaking

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PUSHING PAINT

Learn how to paint using oil and cold wax or acrylics in this three part course

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TETRA ETCETERA

Learn how to use Tetra Pak®, cardboard boxes and other boxes to create prints

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MAKE TOOLS - MAKE MARKS

Learn how to make your own artist tools, and disrupt your creative process

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Testimonials

“Thoroughly recommend Sally’s workshops. They are so well thought out and Sally communicates so clearly. I have been painting for years but doing Sally’s courses are such an inspiration and I am learning so much. Come and join the fun”
Meg

Monotype: Materials & Methods

“Just when you think you have learned all there is to learn…. along comes a new Sally Hirst course. Informative, fun and inspirational. By far the best available online and great value for money”

Megan

Monotype: Materials & Methods

“I found it ridiculously inspiring and loved how you guided us through a clear structure and process. Your examples and written instructions makes this course easy to follow and accessible. It’s brilliant and you are a genius!”
Clare

Urban Explorations

“I love the detail and thoroughness of your explanations and demos. So well thought through and taking nothing for granted. I have no formal art training so found the idea of posting my work with such talented people rather daunting but the positive comments and your encouragement have been most appreciated.”
Alan

Complete Creative Collagraphy

“Last year I took two popular online courses. I absolutely loved both courses and learnt a huge amount however my problem was that there was this element in both courses of ‘now go off and paint something’ and I didn’t know what to paint! I then spent some months nearly signing up for courses but feeling that they were not quite what I was looking for – though I didn’t really know what I was looking for. Then along came Approaches to Abstraction. Wow Sally this was it – this was what I needed. I feel I have a toolbox to which I can constantly refer and I am incredibly grateful that you have given lifetime access because I know that every time I get stuck I will revisit the modules”
Bridget

Approaches to Abstraction

“Sally’s courses are always overflowing with information, best value workshops on the market”
Sue

Monotype: Materials & Methods

“You are without doubt the most generous teacher I have ever had. There seems to be no end to the amount of effort you put into teaching and supporting your students. It certainly makes the whole experience incredibly fulfilling and I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying your courses”
June

Cover to Cover

“This is a wonderful course, so much to try and enjoy. The textures concertina has been especially great for me. I have enjoyed every minute of this and I cannot begin to tell you how much pleasure the making and the result has given me. Thank you.”
Christine

Cover to Cover

“Thank you, Sally. So appreciated your clear, measured delivery; your enthusiasm and encouragement; your dedication to those on the course and your vast experience and knowledge. The lessons I will take and mull over for a lot more time yet!”
RB

Confident Composition

“What can I say!!?? What a brilliant course. Thank you so much for opening myself and my practice up to the wonders of Collagraphy.  You have covered everything through the videos, the booklet, the troubleshooting guide, the supply list and your feedback online. Your attention to detail and delivery is second to none. The Ruzuku platform is excellent, I had never heard of it before, but what a great way to deliver an online course and the fact that we can all share our work and learn from each other ad infinitum is just wonderful.“
Fran

Complete Creative Collagraphy

“I liked the structured approach to each module and that there was plenty of really useful content as well as exercises to challenge and enable us to learn. I loved seeing other student’s work and comments too. Your videos are very clear and instructive.”
Leila

Confident Composition

Blog

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Is it too late to wish you Happy New Year? …we are only a third into January..... The UK is grey, damp cold and in lockdown. But everyday I count my blessings and consider myself so very lucky. I have my family, a warm apartment, a chilly studio and my work to keep me...

Lockdown life and lasting love.

So here we are in November, the evenings are dark and the temperatures are getting low. Normally by now (what's normal?) I would be in Spain; enjoying higher temperatures, catching up with friends and working in my studio. But its fine, I've enjoyed seeing the colours...

Guest Designer for StencilGirl®

Guest Designer for StencilGirl®

I love testing products… it brings out the nerd in me, so when Mary Beth from StencilGirl® asked me to be Guest Designer for October I didn’t hesitate!

Making your mark

Making your mark

As a child, like most children I drew constantly, mostly from my imagination. My father ran a shop and I would be placed on a high stool in the corner with a pile of newsprint and crayons. My mother worked as a secretary for my uncle, an architect in Holborn. During...

Pinterest as a tool for artists

Pinterest as a tool for artists

We all love looking at other peoples work and we learn so much about our own work by doing so. No-one works in a bubble, we are all influenced by what we see around us, our life experiences and the art we encounter. We can seek guidance from other artists work when we...

Your turn to help me… to help you!

Your turn to help me… to help you!

Since finishing the filming I have been thinking a lot about what's next... for me and for you. Most of the video content will be re-organised to be self-study, skills based online courses that artists can do in their own time. But I also want to run scheduled...

My new normal

My new normal

HI!, Firstly a huge THANK YOU to all the new subscribers to my blog. I try to do one regularly but life gets in the way. Sometimes they are technical blogs or things I have found I want to share with you (like the rollers!) Sometimes they are reflective.... I took a...

Rock and Roll!

Rock and Roll!

This week sadly saw the death of Little Richard, what an amazing man, I've been listening to the radio and jigging about! We are still in lockdown but not everything is gloomy, I have had an exciting piece of news! Last year I asked Jacksons if they could stock the...

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Email: sally@sallyhirst.co.uk

Sally Hirst, oneuppergoat studio, 1 Upper Goat Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, UK, NR2 1EW