“Wonderful experience. Loved every minute of it. I look forward to attending more courses in the future.” Hannah F A great course to teach that supports students in gaining the skills to observe objects more accurately and really understand the form and structure in order to render objects more accurately and realistically. Loads of techniques […]
“Do it! I’ve learnt how to look and measure. Confidence.” Ruth C I love teaching this course and was overjoyed to have 10 willing students along for the ride! The most amazing thing about this course is how it teaches students to improve their looking and seeing with a logical approach to drawing and a […]
“Excellent, full on experience. Lots of tools and inspiration Neal T I was so pleased to be teaching this course for the first time since lockdown. Even if student numbers are still low, I am determined to continue as normal as possible as I am reluctant to cancel any more courses. So with just 3 […]
“It will help me to work towards finished pieces in a more professional manner. Place of no fear, trial and error.” Judi B I love teaching the sketchbooks course. There is so much more that people can do with sketchbooks other than use them as a convenient place to do their sketching. There is a […]
“Very enjoyable and well-structured with a stimulating and enjoyable sequence of activities.” Bernie M I thoroughly enjoyed teaching this weekend. I think both I and the students were so happy to be out after all the recent Covid lockdown restrictions. Students seemed to arrive with a burst of energy and a flourish of creativity. The […]
“I feel I have taken a big jump forward.” Susan W I always enjoy teaching this course as it opens up so many creative opportunities for students to uncover creative ideas and techniques. The course really highlights how sketchbooks are the cornerstone of creativity and helps artists develop ideas and techniques. Read further to find […]
“[My highlight was] experimenting with ink + mixed media, watercolour, etc” Chrissy D Another Covid course with just 2 students able to attend due to many needing to self-isolate. Feel determined to continue teaching my courses so no-one looses out on the courses they have booked. I’m getting used to this now and am enjoying […]
“It was excellent – a brilliant two days.” Jane S A very enjoyable weekend encouraging students to embrace experimentation, playfulness and to keep asking the question ‘what if?’ This is the best way to keep mixed media painting alive and fresh and discover new and exciting things to do with paint and a variety of […]
Drawing machines: new mark-makingTechnology has always been a part of making art from the discovery of graphite for drawing in the 19th century to the computer drawing tablets in the 21st century. This is an art and engineering/sculpture project! Enjoy…
Spaces in betweenWe spend all out time drawing and painting objects. It’s time to shift your focus to the space between and around the things we love to draw.
The big reveal – unwrappedWe all like the ‘big reveal’. Seeing something for the first time after it’s been wrapped up and hidden away. And the contrary is also true – we love the enigma of the half-hidden object too.
Splodges-draw what you see Its difficult to give our imaginations time and space to roam free. This projects is a workout for your imagination. Challenge Introduction Draw what you see – introduction to ‘Hirameki’ with an interview with the ‘inventors’. Our brains are hard wired to help us understand the world around us. We need […]
Time travel portraits Imagine yourself in the world of your favourite artist. Time-Travel through the centuries and re-imagine yourself like you’ve never been drawn before. Challenge Introduction Imagine yourself in the world of your favourite artist. Travel to Basquiat’s Brooklyn in the 1970’s, Rembrandt’s Netherlands of the 17th century, or put yourself in Gauguin’s Tahiti […]
“A wonderful journey through the basics of drawing with a pencil to discovering more expressive ways to draw with different materials and styles. The future looks very exciting with these new skills to explore.” Tom P The Creative drawing: introduction course over 4 x Monday mornings with a great group of students all eager to […]
I have learnt to be open to new techniques. Keep trying new things. Jude N I thoroughly enjoyed teaching the Creative drawing: introduction course this weekend. This course gives students the opportunity to reinforce the drawing skills taught on the beginner’s course and develop their drawing skills further towards personal expression and creativity. Again, it […]
