This session looks considers the presentation of paintings for an exhibition. In particular there will be a demonstration
of how to cut your own mount and frame a painting yourself (using a ready made frame).
This sessions reviews how to prepare a painting for
exhibition, in particular the administrative side of how to catalogue your work.
We will also looks at the ‘peripherals’ that
can be part of an exhibition, such as greetings cards and prints. We will consider the standards expected, and their potential use
in advertising your work.
An in depth look at methods of critqueing art in general, and what and how we can learn from this. How to apply this process to your own work.
Consideration
of the definition of 'drawing'. The importance of observational drawing as a tool for seeing and recording The importance of good
observation in understanding your subject,
and its place in designing a painting. How to use drawing as a method of expression, whether
for its own sake or as a method of recording mood/atmosphere.
Explanation of basic colour theory: primary,
secondary and tertiary colours, colour wheel, complementary/ harmonising colours, cold/warm colours. Getting to know your paints -
understanding how different pigments behave differently. Mixing colour: mixing from primary colours, mixing from secondary colours;
mixing darks.
Consideration of how colour can affect the mood of not only the painting, but the viewer. Consideration of the reasons
for palette choices before beginning to paint.
Circular Course
EXTENSION SESSIONS
In addition to the workshops above there will be two ‘Extension Sessions’. These days will not have any formal
tuition, but will be an opoprtunity to continue working in the presence of your fellow artists with tutors on hand.
The fee for these days will be £25.00.
- Have attended 3 or more Moor to Sea Arts Workshops, or
- Have been enroled on a Moor to Sea Evening class for 10 or more sessions.
You will notice that these days take
place on Sundays following a circular Course workshop, giving you the chance to have a full weekend painting. It is not essential
to attend both days (note that this means you do not have to attend the Saturday the day before).
There will also be two ‘Taster
Days’ which eligible students may attend and use an an ‘Extension Session’, recognising that priority will be given to the new students
both in terms of places and tutor’s time. Depending on the number of new students we may give a discretionary discount to students
using the ‘Taster days’ as an Extension Session.
TIMES: 10-00 am to 4.30 pm (approx)
VENUE: Lukesland Gardens.
DATES:
Extension Sessions: Sunday 4th July
Sunday 21st November
Taster Days: Sunday 15th March
The 'Circular Course' consists of 10 workshops spread over a 12 month period. Covering a wide range of topics, the focus is on acquiring and developing the skills needed to achieve a high standard of watercolour painting. Each workshop stands in its own right, but together they build to form a course that gives a strong foundation in watercolour techniques. The cycle of 10 topics is then repeated, continuing students building on the skills developed in previous workshops. Students may join at any point, choosing to book for just one workshop, the whole course, or just selecting the particular workshops that suit their requirements. It is suitable for all ability levels. These workshops are mainly studio based but include excursions where appropriate.
TIMES: 10.00 AM TO 4.30 PM
VENUE: Please check individual sessions.
DATES: See below