Matisse inspired the world with bold shapes and ground-breaking use of outrageous colour.
For the first time in art, paintings were able to express the artists feelings, rather than simply describe objects.
Learn to use personal and emotive colour.
This practical tutor-led workshop will enliven student’s own creativity and offer them new ideas to improve their own drawing and painting. There is added inspiration from contemporary living artists that will give a modern twist to Matisse’s influence. Students will create their own expressive contemporary still life drawings that embrace the bold use of personally expressive colour.
Learn the essence behind Matisse’s ideas and the reason for his fame
Be inspired and apply the new ideas to help transform their own personal style
Students will be creating new art and will not be copying or making Matisse look-alike images
Inspiration
Matisse (1869- 1954)
Variety of contemporary living artists
THE MAIN FOCUS
Students will learn that even now in the 21 century artists are still reflecting on the issues Matisse tried to resolve. The focus of the workshop is to guide students to explore and develop their own personal skills and techniques. Students will be supported and guided to create inspired, personal, creative artwork that help them develop their own drawing or painting style.
What will students be drawing or painting?
Contemporary still life drawings that play with colour relationships to enhance personal self-expression – transforming everyday objects into emotionally charged subject matter.
Students will be using acrylic paints and pencils during the workshop.
By the end of the workshop…
Students will leave the workshop understanding Matisse’s ideas more fully. Having travelled a creative journey to discover their own creative solutions, students will be better able to transform their own drawing and painting.
Optional items to bring Cloth for cleaning your hands Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint Wear old clothes or bring an apron Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork. Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
“Extremely well structured session to allow personal creativity to come through. Starting from emotions – using colour, shape and gesture to express this.” Helped me to “look at things differently, learning a new way to do a painting. My course highlight was” being inspired again.” Barbara B
“Fun, intense, creative, a really good learning hand-on experience. Using emotion and being really in touch with it”. I enjoyed being able to “learn with a friendly group of people and an inspiring tutor.” My course highlight was working with “colour!” Catherine M
“Relaxed environment, time passed so quickly, wonderful environment for painting. I have learnt to focus my painting on my own emotion, rather than the object. Fantastic as a refresher course. My course highlight was the “excellent 10-minute PowerPoint discussing shape, colour and paint.” Ashton W
This practical tutor-led workshop will enliven student’s own creativity and offer them new ideas to improve their own drawing and painting. There is added inspiration from contemporary living artists that will give a modern twist to Matisse’s influence. Students will create their own expressive contemporary still life drawings that embrace the bold use of personally expressive colour.
Learn the essence behind Matisse’s ideas and the reason for his fame
Be inspired and apply the new ideas to help transform their own personal style
Students will be creating new art and will not be copying or making Matisse look-alike images
Inspiration
Matisse (1869- 1954)
Variety of contemporary living artists
THE MAIN FOCUS
Students will learn that even now in the 21 century artists are still reflecting on the issues Matisse tried to resolve. The focus of the workshop is to guide students to explore and develop their own personal skills and techniques. Students will be supported and guided to create inspired, personal, creative artwork that help them develop their own drawing or painting style.
What will students be drawing or painting?
Contemporary still life drawings that play with colour relationships to enhance personal self-expression – transforming everyday objects into emotionally charged subject matter.
Students will be using acrylic paints and pencils during the workshop.
By the end of the workshop…
Students will leave the workshop understanding Matisse’s ideas more fully. Having travelled a creative journey to discover their own creative solutions, students will be better able to transform their own drawing and painting.
Optional items to bring Cloth for cleaning your hands Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint Wear old clothes or bring an apron Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork. Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
“Extremely well structured session to allow personal creativity to come through. Starting from emotions – using colour, shape and gesture to express this.” Helped me to “look at things differently, learning a new way to do a painting. My course highlight was” being inspired again.” Barbara B
“Fun, intense, creative, a really good learning hand-on experience. Using emotion and being really in touch with it”. I enjoyed being able to “learn with a friendly group of people and an inspiring tutor.” My course highlight was working with “colour!” Catherine M
“Relaxed environment, time passed so quickly, wonderful environment for painting. I have learnt to focus my painting on my own emotion, rather than the object. Fantastic as a refresher course. My course highlight was the “excellent 10-minute PowerPoint discussing shape, colour and paint.” Ashton W
Matisse – Modern Masters series
£42.00
Priced per workshop
Matisse inspired the world with bold shapes and ground-breaking use of outrageous colour.
For the first time in art, paintings were able to express the artists feelings, rather than simply describe objects.
Learn to use personal and emotive colour.
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
Evening workshop x 1
Course Structure
This practical tutor-led workshop will enliven student’s own creativity and offer them new ideas to improve their own drawing and painting. There is added inspiration from contemporary living artists that will give a modern twist to Matisse’s influence. Students will create their own expressive contemporary still life drawings that embrace the bold use of personally expressive colour.
Inspiration
THE MAIN FOCUS
Students will learn that even now in the 21 century artists are still reflecting on the issues Matisse tried to resolve. The focus of the workshop is to guide students to explore and develop their own personal skills and techniques. Students will be supported and guided to create inspired, personal, creative artwork that help them develop their own drawing or painting style.
What will students be drawing or painting?
Contemporary still life drawings that play with colour relationships to enhance personal self-expression – transforming everyday objects into emotionally charged subject matter.
Students will be using acrylic paints and pencils during the workshop.
By the end of the workshop…
Students will leave the workshop understanding Matisse’s ideas more fully. Having travelled a creative journey to discover their own creative solutions, students will be better able to transform their own drawing and painting.
Helpful info + Guidance
Please read carefully
Information here over-rides similar information in the ‘Course info’ tab.
Course information
Group size
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits)
Sadly, these will NOT be available until indoor social distancing restrictions come to an end.
Until then, please bring your own hot flask, cold drinks and snacks.
Cold drinking water is available from the shared kitchen sink at the end of the 5th floor corridor.
use hand sanitiser before + after use, or
use a tissue as a barrier and dispose of after use
Please read the Studio COVID-SECURE procedures: Click here >
__________________________________
Days: Monday
Times: 6.30 – 9pm
Materials: All included
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
All materials are provided.
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner
For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
More reviews >
Waiting list
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Course Structure
This practical tutor-led workshop will enliven student’s own creativity and offer them new ideas to improve their own drawing and painting. There is added inspiration from contemporary living artists that will give a modern twist to Matisse’s influence. Students will create their own expressive contemporary still life drawings that embrace the bold use of personally expressive colour.
Inspiration
THE MAIN FOCUS
Students will learn that even now in the 21 century artists are still reflecting on the issues Matisse tried to resolve. The focus of the workshop is to guide students to explore and develop their own personal skills and techniques. Students will be supported and guided to create inspired, personal, creative artwork that help them develop their own drawing or painting style.
What will students be drawing or painting?
Contemporary still life drawings that play with colour relationships to enhance personal self-expression – transforming everyday objects into emotionally charged subject matter.
Students will be using acrylic paints and pencils during the workshop.
By the end of the workshop…
Students will leave the workshop understanding Matisse’s ideas more fully. Having travelled a creative journey to discover their own creative solutions, students will be better able to transform their own drawing and painting.
Helpful info + Guidance
Please read carefully
Information here over-rides similar information in the ‘Course info’ tab.
Course information
Group size
Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits)
Sadly, these will NOT be available until indoor social distancing restrictions come to an end.
Until then, please bring your own hot flask, cold drinks and snacks.
Cold drinking water is available from the shared kitchen sink at the end of the 5th floor corridor.
use hand sanitiser before + after use, or
use a tissue as a barrier and dispose of after use
Please read the Studio COVID-SECURE procedures: Click here >
__________________________________
Days: Monday
Times: 6.30 – 9pm
Materials: All included
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
All materials are provided.
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 0: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art as an adult or perhaps may have dabbled a little many years ago. Teaching focuses on fundamental core skills, leading students step by step, with loads of 1:1 support and guidance.
Level 1: Beginner
For those students who have done very little art or are returning to art after a long break and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to improve beyond their grasp of the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some level of artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex or larger-scale artwork.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
More reviews >
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