With David Pasfield. Heavy body acrylics can be used with a palette knife to create textures and expressive paintings. David will demonstrate his technique during this inspiring day; first using a brush and then palette knife. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – preferably heavy-bodied (or you can use ordinary paints mixed with an impasto gel). Impasto gel – Winsor & Newton Galeria range has a heavy structure gel which is idea for creating strong surface texture. MDF board or hardboard at least 60 x 60 cm which […]

With David Pasfield. These classes are suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists. We will begin with drawing 'warm-up' exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results. Equipment & Materials: Pencils – your choice. Eraser and sharpener. Several sheets of paper. Part of a series of three Drawing with Pencils workshops: 26th February - Still Life 2nd April - Human Figure 7th May - Outdoor Sketching

With David Pasfield. to create vibrant and textured works. No experience of these mediums is required, as a step-by-step process will be used throughout the day. Paint from a setup of flowers, foliage, and accessories. Free up your work with this exciting and experimental style. Equipment & Materials: Acrylic paints – vibrant colours. Decorative papers. Wax crayons, oil pastels, felt pens/markers, acrylic inks and charcoal. Hot pressed watercolour paper. (Fabriano Artistico or Arches are good quality papers) at least 50x50 cms in size. Large bristle brushes / old decorating brushes. Easel – free-standing (but a table easel will suffice). Palette […]

With David Pasfield. These classes are suitable for beginners through to more experienced artists. We will begin with drawing 'warm-up' exercises progressing to a final piece of work. You will use a range of pencils (of your choice) to achieve pleasing results. Equipment & Materials: Pencils – your choice. Eraser and sharpener. Several sheets of paper. Part of a series of three Drawing with Pencils workshops: 26th February - Still Life 2nd April - Human Figure 7th May - Outdoor Sketching

With David Pasfield.   On a surface of watercolour paper, use water-based media to create an “under the sea” work. Students should also bring other watercolours/acrylics/wax crayons and pastels and any other mediums as mark makers.   Equipment & Materials Water colour paints and acrylic paints in bright vibrant colours Wax pastels/crayons Felt tip pens Silver/Gold paints Water pots, brushes & palettes

With Michelle Parsons.   10.00am to 12.00pm: Exploring a variety of fish, both photographs and live subject ,after bought by Michelle including small sardines … Consider Sgrafitto techniques (Paul Klee) Accurate drawing and mark-making 1.00pm to 3.00pm: Composing a painting - acrylic paint on canvas?   Materials will be provided (included in course cost).Register your interest in this class by filling out your details below and our admin team will be in touch when we have more information to share!

With Michelle Parsons.   Exploring three basic printmaking techniques, Monoprint, Etching and Relief printmaking Using a printing press, printing inks, perspex, lino for relief. Materials will be provided (included in class cost). Register your interest in this class by filling out your details below and our admin team will be in touch when we have more information to share!

With David Pasfield.   Paint with confidence in this challenging medium. Beginning with a simple landscape and progressing to a larger stunning piece of work. Bring fresh colours and light to your landscapes. Work from your tutors ideas or bring your own sketches or photographs for inspiration.   Equipment & Materials Water colour paints Water colour paper (NOT surface preferably) Watercolour brushes Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to 2 Water pots, & palettes with large mixing wells Roll of kitchen paper Masking fluid Sketches or photos for inspiration

With David Pasfield.   Make a “warm” colour painting of a harvest landscape. Conquer the pitfalls and frustrations of working in watercolour. The course will follow a step by step landscape led by the tutor.   Equipment & Materials Water colour paints Water colour paper (NOT surface preferably) Watercolour brushes Easel – table or free standing plus board to fix paper to 2 Water pots, & palettes with large mixing wells Roll of kitchen paper Masking fluid Sketches or photos for inspiration