Staring 10th September for 4 weeks £36 for the course, payable in advance. Week 1: In the beginning. Foundations of Art as we know it, focusing on prehistoric expression and primal mediums. Week 2: Marianne von Werefkin. Exploring the intense emotion of expressionism though opaque, fast drying mediums. Week 3: St Peter Blake, diving into pop and mass media culture of the art of appropriation. Week 4: Analysing the profound impact of Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints and paintings on Western masters. Spaces limited. Image credited to Marianne Von Werefkin

With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials -    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. -    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). -    Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50x50 cm in size. -    Large bristle brushes and palette knife -    Easel – preferably free-standing but a […]

With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials -    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. -    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). -    Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50x50 cm in size. -    Large bristle brushes and palette knife -    Easel – preferably free-standing but a […]

Illustration 101- A Beginners Guide to Traditional Illustration. A five week course aimed at beginners with no industry experience. We will look at different traditional illustrative styles from graphic novels to Ladybird book artists, and hands on experience with graphite, ink, alcohol inks, watercolour and gouache paints. Create a fully realised traditional illustration based on a short story, passage or poem, gently guided by your experienced tutor who is also a published artist and illustrator. Practical knowledge tips of how to create a portfolio, query publishers, pitch to authors and navigate basic illustration contracts.' Refreshments and biscuits are provided at […]

With David Pasfield. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting, followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Equipment & Materials -    Acrylic paints – vibrant colours (Winsor & Newton Galeria range are good) – do not worry if you do not have a large range of colours, the tutor can provide some extra. -    Extra heavy matt gel (impasto). -    Canvas or MDF or hardboard, pre-primed with white gesso.  At least 50x50 cm in size. -    Large bristle brushes and palette knife -    Easel – preferably free-standing but a […]