ABSTRACT ART

Tutor: David Cuthbert
Ref: XA4AR01A10

Date: 15 – 20 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:
R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

‘Arte Povera’

Arte Povera was an avant-garde Italian movement that made art from impoverished, discarded everyday materials. We will be making not an impoverished art, but making art with a complete openness towards materials and processes. The emphasis will be on the physical properties of materials and the transformation of the ordinary through imaginative thinking. Also, we will look at the work of 'arte povera' artists in a couple of introductory talks.

Tutor: John Meaker
Ref: XH3AR11A10

Date: 8 – 13 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:
R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Landscape Transformations – Art

A course in abstract painting, observing and abstracting directly from nature and in the studio; using picturesque local landscapes and the Abbey gardens. Considering the dynamics of composition with chance and accident, as well as construction analysis, volume in a flat dimension, gestural painting, painted patches, and colour combinations and mixtures.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Tutor: Maggie Cross
Ref: XA2AR04A10

Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:
R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Chinese Painting – Flowers, Birds and Animals

Chinese Painting: Flowers, birds and animals. A chance to paint flowers birds and small creatures in the Chinese style. You will practise brush strokes and make sketches before completing compositions in the free and vibrant style typical of Chinese painting.

Tutor: Kaili Fu
Ref: XA3AR10A10

Date: 8 – 13 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Landscape – Chinese Brush Painting

Through tutor demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, beginners will learn the basic skills of landscape painting in free hand style, painting trees in different seasons, rocks in 3D, mountains and waterfalls, mist and clouds... more experienced artists will develop and expand skills in all aspects of landscape painting. You will also learn how to mount a picture in the traditional Chinese way.

Tutor: Qu Lei Lei
Ref: XA4AR14A10

Date: 15 – 20 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Tai Chi, Calligraphy and Brush Painting

Through Chinese brush work, which includes flower painting and calligraphy, and the practice of Tai Chi, this course will enable you to understand why ancient Chinese culture was keen to combine these art forms to improve mental, physical and spiritual well-being. In essence, it is the bringing together of the intellectual and the warrior.

DRAWING

Tutor: Cathy Benson
Ref: XA1AR23A10

Date: 25 – 30 July
Venue: ●
Level: Beginners
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

So you Think you Can’t Draw?

If you can write then you can draw. It is just practice and “ways of seeing”. This course allows newcomers to drawing to develop in a gentle and encouraging way with step-by-step guidance. Learners will learn the basic principles of drawing in pencil and in ink.

LIFE DRAWING

Tutor: John Meaker
Ref: XH4AR04A10

Date: 15 – 20 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £674
C: £310
C4L: £340
C5L: £347.50

Alive Life Painting and Drawing

An intensive course of differing approaches to short, medium and long poses, with life models. Considering the fundamental disciplines of observation and analysis in a dialogue with the physical facts of observed truth. Imparting drawing and painting skills/techniques while studying construction, proportion, gesture painting, and choosing and mixing appropriate flesh colours. In tune with this week’s Italian theme the tutor will, with picture presentation, discuss many achievements of significant Italian figurative artists, their influences on, and some relevant analogous processes with, C20th figurative art.

Please note that the course fee includes a supplement for model costs.

MINIATURES

Tutor: Zowie Keating
Ref: XA3AR13A10

Date: 8 – 13 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: Some experience needed
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Painting Miniatures

This course aims to develop skills in this historic art of miniature and silhouette painting, bringing into practice the traditional techniques used in English Miniature Painting throughout the centuries. The method taught is quickly grasped by learners experienced in painting and drawing in the conventional size.

MIXED MEDIA

Tutor: Ros Cuthbert
Ref: XA4AR02A10

Date: 15 – 20 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: Some experience needed
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

‘Italian Vision’

A practical painting course taking its inspiration from the Italian Primitives particularly Giotto. During the week we will be looking at aspects of these paintings and recreating them for our time, using water-based mediums. Composition, relationship of figures to architecture, emotional expression and narrative will be among our considerations.

Tutor: Margaret Merritt
Ref: XA4AR05A10

Date: 15 – 20 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Ignite the Creative Self – The Spirit of Nature in Art

‘Linking arms with the Italian theme’ this multimedia painting and drawing course aims to encourage a positive and enquiring attitude towards the creative process; to foster the imagination and perceive its role in the personal development of the artist within and without as part of nature. The criteria for joining the course are that you are curious, courageous, and able to take risks and share. Brave beginners are also welcome. Participation in the first session is essential.

Tutor: Diana Stonehouse
Ref: XA1AR14A10

Date: 25 – 30 July
Venue: ●
Level: Advanced
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Masterclass – Playful Expressions/ Serious Intent

Painting can be a serious business, but to make it work there need to be periods of play, explorations and experimentations. Using your choice of media, this course will include workshops in exploring varying materials and concepts to stretch and stimulate ideas, leading to a final considered, serious intent painting.

Tutor: Kim Richardson -Meyrick
Ref: XA2AR18A10

Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Pen, Ink and Wash

Explore the immense possibilities of using pen, ink and wash to create a painting of buildings, landscape or flowers, and enjoy practising a variety of drawing and painting techniques to enable you to get the most out of this exciting medium.

MOSAICS

Tutor: Rosalind Wates
Ref: XP2AR15A10

Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Mosaics

Discover how to design and make a mosaic: you will learn how to cut and arrange the tesserae, and how to grout and complete the mosaic. Experienced learners can practise new techniques and learn a little about mosaic history and some of the traditional patterns to incorporate into your design if you wish.

Materials will be charged at cost according to chosen projects.

WATERCOLOUR

Tutor: Roger Reynolds
Ref: XA1AR04A10

Date: 25 – 30 July
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Botanical Painting in Watercolour

Botanical Art aims to capture the beauty of our subjects and represent them with dependable accuracy. You will learn how to prepare precise pencil drawings for skilful use of watercolours to produce vibrant illustrations. Individual help will ensure that beginners or experienced artists can develop at their own pace.

Tutor: Kim Richardson -Meyrick
Ref: XA3AR05A10

Date: 8 – 13 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Flowers, Birds, Bees and Butterflies in Watercolour

Explore some of the exciting possibilities of using watercolour to create flowers, birds, bees and butterflies, and go beyond the obvious – paint your interpretation of this subject, allowing the paintings to develop a life of their own. Practise traditional techniques and experiment with new ones to discover your own personal style.

Tutor: Richard Box
Ref: XA2AR17A10

Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Painting for the Petrified

This course is for all who want to learn to paint in watercolours, but have been too petrified to begin. It is also for those who like to be taught in a structured, step-by-step manner in a calm, quiet and focussed atmosphere.

Tutor: Jackie Devereux
Ref: XA2AR24A10

Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Take Liberties and Run with Watercolours

Are you stuck in a rut, want to move on, try something new or haven’t even started with watercolour? ...then this course is for you. An opportunity to see how far watercolours can be stretched, pushed and pulled, through a series of warm-up exercises leading to a finished painting.

Tutor: Linda Travers Smith
Ref: XA3AR17A10

Date: 8 – 13 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: Some experience needed
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Textures in Watercolour

During the week you will be shown various techniques to enhance your traditional watercolour paintings. We will use cling wrap, pencils, inks, crayons and collage papers to add an extra dimension to your paintings, whilst staying true to watercolour.

WAX

Tutor: Phil Madley
Ref: XP1AR15A10

Date: 25 – 30 July
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Painting in Encaustic Wax

An exciting and fulfilling art experience awaits you: learn the techniques of painting in coloured waxes using an iron and other heat tools. Your creativity will flow and you will produce some amazing original paintings, guided by Phil’s expertise and enthusiasm. A rewarding and fun week is guaranteed.

SCULPTURE

Tutor: John Higgins
Ref: XP1CR05A10

Date: 25 – 30 July
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Ceramics – Handbuilding and Surface Decoration

Working in the fantastic new ceramics studio at Pipers Corner, handbuilding techniques will be introduced to enable personal choice in the making of a final piece of work and the use of surface decoration, working to either a personal or set programme of work, depending on previous practical experience. Clay will be charged at cost – approx £15, depending on chosen projects.

Tutor: Gordon Cooke
Ref: XP2CR13A10

Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

Lidded Forms in Stoneware and Porcelain

Working in the fantastic new ceramics studio at Pipers Corner, the small scale lidded object is our focus on this course. Practical boxes will be demonstrated together with more adventurous and sculptural lidded forms. Fit of lid to base will be the main technical challenge and beginners will be directed via simple press moulded forms to more complex shapes. Clay will be charged at cost – max £15.

Tutor: Dick Onians
Ref: XH1CR27A10

Date: 25 – 30 July
Ref: XH2CR28A10
Date: 1 – 6 Aug
Venue: ●
Level: All levels
Fees:

R: £624
C: £260
C4L: £290
C5L: £297.50

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Wood and Stone Carving & Sculpture

This course is for all levels from complete beginners to the very experienced. Beginners learn basic skills of carving, tool sharpening and maintenance, with some design. Experienced carvers develop design and carving skills, working on their chosen projects, which may range from traditional ornament to abstract sculpture and letter cutting. Woodcarving beginners cover the whole carving component of the City and Guilds Level 1 Woodcarving Course and they have the option of registering to gain the qualification. Learners on higher C&G Woodcarving Courses may complete or begin stages. Learners may attend for one week or both. Cost of registration for City and Guilds Level 1 and certificate is £40, payable on the course.