The picture shows some work completed by participants in a previous course with no previous experience.
Tricia Parrott is a professional signwriter who learned the craft in Braunston boatyard in the early 1970s, and you will learn the true Northamptonshire style.
Narrow boat painting is just one aspect of the age-old craft of decorative, or 'folk' painting, practised world-wide by those who would not describe themselves as artists, but who have the desire to create things of beauty. In art, each artist develops his or her own method, preferred subjects, colours, layout, brush strokes, etc.. In craft painting these things are generally dictated by tradition, although, once a certain standard of proficiency has been achieved, most people like to incorporate their own individual ideas within that tradition. The most popular elements of narrow boat livery, roses and castles, can be used to decorate a variety of things, from traditional water cans and dippers to small gift items and even furniture. Jumble sales and junk stalls are great places to find things to renovate and decorate.
