CLASSES CURRENTLY ON HOLD DURING HOUSE AND STUDIO MOVE
Guided Sessions
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls"
-Pablo Picasso.
“ I'm pleased I did the two days, the first day to compute and go home to think about it and the second to relax into it with more confidence. I learnt a great deal about basic "stuff", thumbnails, palate knives, charcoal, mark making etc. which will be very useful for the future. The main attraction of the course was to let myself go, become less controlling.... We had plenty of opportunity and encouragement to do that, including, pretending to be 3 year olds. I couldn't remember that, it was too long ago, but I gave it my best shot and felt by the end of the course there was definitely a break though. In my free time I will revisit this exercise.”
-Lynne Francis
- A supportive group where you will learn truly effective skills -
My classes are designed to take you on a journey of artistic exploration, to stimulate and promote a feel-good factor for students of all abilities. Making art reduces stress and anxiety, boosting happiness and self-worth.
Learn new skills - discover different ways of seeing and drawing, learn how to compose interesting compositions, be guided in palette work learning to mix and use colour effectively - all invaluable skills for any artist.
I will give demonstrations of different techniques, as well as individual guidance, all in a relaxed and creative atmosphere.
These are guided classes, and I am well versed in many mediums and can help if there is specific guidance you are looking for. Classes are £25 per person per 2hr class. This is an introductory offer having recently moved to Somerset.
Bring photographs if you would like to work on your own project, I can help you navigate a photograph, teaching you how to create perspective in the image so you can recreate feeling and atmosphere more effectively.
Do you use an iPhone or iPad? iPhoto is a very helpful tool too, so please bring if you have one.
10% OF PROCEEDS TO MIND CHARITY
Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales. It was founded in 1946 as the National Association for Mental Health. Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies government and local authorities on their behalf.
Materials list:
Easel and boards can be loaned for £3 each set, limited supply, please request when booking.
I can provide basic materials with everything you need. Please let me know in advance to make sure I have enough to go round. The pack will cost £3 and include:
2 x sheets A3 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper
2 x A3 sheets sketching paper
Windsor & Newton white gouache
6B pencil
Stick of pressed charcoal
Rags
(+ use of a selection of Caran D’Ache watercolour pencils to borrow)
If you prefer to invest in your own art materials please buy good quality to give yourself the chance of good results!
These are my recommendations: please bring them to every session. Please do NOT bring any OIL-based materials.
Sketchbooks and/or any suitable surface to work on, robust 250/300gsm rough or smooth watercolour paper is the best.
6B pencils, charcoal, any mark-making tools you like
A few Caran d’Ache watercolour pencils
(Red, Yellow, Blue) or similar
Tube of Windsor & Newton white gouache
Selection of 3-4 paint brushes
2 x large yogurt pots for water
3 x bulldog clips
Apron
Oilcloth or plastic sheet to cover floor beneath you