An intermediate / advanced level oil painting course introducing you to some of the traditions and innovations of still life painting.

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The ‘hands on’ approach to the subject matter is intended to increase confidence and individual control in each student’s own work. Assistance and support is available from your tutor throughout the day.​​

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£830 (suggested materials list will be provided)

Some previous experience of oil painting is necessary. 

 

TUTORS: llaria Rosselli Del Turco and Kim Scouller

An introduction to drawing from observation through a carefully structured approach in a studio environment. Suitable for beginners.

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Explore the creative possibilities of drawing through a series of practical drawing tasks. You will explore techniques that develop key drawing concepts: function of line, tone, texture, form, composition, and mark making. You will investigate spatial relationships through basic measuring and constructing a composition. Relevant examples of work from artists will be discussed in relation to the drawings you are making.

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£449 (all materials provided)

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Explore strong use of line and color to bring a real sense of personality to your portraits – with plenty of demonstrations and information on technique we will be taking a deep dive into Egon Schiele’s approach to the model. There will be lots of demos and information on Schiele and his influences to really allow us to get into his process.

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With fantastic models, looks and insightful teaching this really promises to be a super course with lots of portrait exploration Schiele style!​​​​​​​​​​

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£95 EARY BIRD TICKETS

£110 regular price tickets

This is a fun and informative workshop exploring the gestural possibilities of paint and a more contemporary approach to working from the model.

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During this two-day workshop you will develop ways of abstracting the body and making dynamic compositions through tonal drawings, cropping, expressive mark making and colour choices.

 

The workshop aims to push you out of your comfort zone, to be brave and try a bolder approach.

With lots of demonstrations and one-to-one tuition, this workshop is suitable for all levels of ability.

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£180 (all materials provided)

Gesture, colour, character: Lose your painting inhibitions in this exciting and practical portrait workshop.

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Starting with an introduction to the ideas behind my approach and artistic influences, the workshop will guide you through the process from composition ideas to the finished painting. You will be shown new ways to make marks and explore gestural paint handling to build the structure of the head. With plenty of demonstrations and one-to-one tuition.

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Suitable for all levels of experience

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£95 (all materials provided)​​

This beginner friendly workshop will include a visit to the exhibition and introduce participants to Saville’s prolific oeuvre. You will get the chance to create your own painted portrait, experimenting with Saville’s smearing and distortion techniques.

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All materials provided. All abilities welcome.

 

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£250 (all materials provided)

£200 (members / concessions) ​​​​​

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image: Jenny Saville, Hyphen, 1999