I have run workshops all over Derbyshire for the last 10 years and I’m happy to finally bring them to my home town on a regular basis.
I will be running a series of drawing and painting workshops throughout the summer, in and around the Melbourne area. All ages and abilities are welcome and I will be giving demonstrations using several different materials and techniques.
These will be very informal classes and you can have as much or as little tuition as you’d like. It is entirely up to you whether you would prefer to use materials that you feel comfortable with, or would like to have a go at things you might not have tried before.
Please have a look at the programme for the coming months and do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book a place.
Saturday 28th April 2012 10am-4pm £30 per person
Light and dark meets colour
We will be looking at several techniques for the day, concentrating on light and dark in the morning, and the use of colour in the afternoon. I will demonstrate throughout the day and will provide materials if you need them and images to work from. We will be using pencils and charcoal in the morning and acrylic paint and oil pastels in the afternoon. There will also be a still life to work from but if you have an image that you would like to bring along then please feel free.
The venue is the Senior Citizen Centre in Melbourne and you can either bring along some lunch or pop out to one of Melbourne’s cafes or pubs. I shall provide refreshments on the day.
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Saturday 26th May 2012 10am-4pm £30 per person
Oil Painting - Landscape
I shall demonstrate landscape painting using oil paint. Materials and images will be provided but, as always, if you would like to bring along your own materials you are very welcome to. If you have your own water pots and palettes please bring them along but don’t worry if not.
The venue is Melbourne’s Senior Citizen Centre and refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch or take advantage of Melbourne’s eateries.
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Sunday 17th June 9.30am-4.30pm £60 per person
Greenwood days - Drawing course
http://www.greenwood-days.co.uk
I’m really pleased to have been asked to join Greenwood days to run a couple of workshops this year and hope that you’ll have a look at the website and join me on this drawing workshop in the woods between Melbourne and Staunton Harold. You may also be tempted by one of the many other courses that are run from the woods throughout the summer.
Set in a beautiful 100 acre wood in the growing National Forest the centre promotes woodland and greenwood crafts through traditional and contemporary activities.
We will work with a variety of drawing materials from charcoal to oil pastels and the beautiful woodland that surrounds us will provide inspiration for our work. If you have your own materials, feel free to bring them, though some will be provided. Refreshments and lunch will also be provided on the day.
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Saturday 23rd June 9.30am - 4.30pm £60 per person
Greenwood days - Painting course
http://www.greenwood-days.co.uk/
Once again I shall be running a workshop form the woods. On this day we shall draw inspiration from the surrounding woodland and I will demonstrate using acrylic paint. I’ll also provide some materials but please feel free to bring your own if you have them.
Refreshments and lunch are provided on the day.
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Saturday 21st July 10am - 4pm £30 per person
Portrait Painting
We will have a model to sit for us all day and I shall demonstrate in pencil then acrylic paint. You may wish to do several studies on the day and if you are more comfortable using drawing materials for the whole day then do feel free. This will be a relaxed day and you can really take your time with your work.
The venue is the Senior citizen Centre in Melbourne and you can either bring along some lunch or pop out to one of Melbourne’s cafes or pubs. I shall provide refreshments on the day.
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All of these courses are suitable for beginners, or the more advanced artist. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me and I’ll be happy to help. I try to limit places on the days so that I can spend as much time with each person as possible so early booking is advisable. I look forward to seeing you.
