Art Courses

Exploring Drawing

Will Teather

8 February–28 March (8 sessions, £160)

This course explores all aspects of drawing from traditional to contemporary, looking at different approaches to the human figure based on short and long poses.

-Techniques of perspective (human figure and architecture) -Creating narratives -Drawing from memory -Using oil, chalk and pastels

http://www.willteather.com

Saturday Life Drawing

Will Teather

5 March–19 May,

10am–1pm (Full term £200 or £25 per session)

Students will be guided through observation, scale, composition, placement and colour in a friendly environment. This course is suitable for all abilities and provides the opportunity to draw from life.

http://www.willteather.com

Botanical Painting with Spring Flowers

Mariella Baldwin MA

24–25 March (£120)

Bergh Apton

This course is suitable for all abilities and beginners, with a step-by-step approach to get as close to an accurate rendition of the plant as possible.

Exercises and skills learnt can be used to complete the painting at home as everyone will be encouraged to work at their own pace.

-Colour mixing and paint application -Referencing past and contemporary botanical artists

http://www.mariellabaldwin.com/index.html

Introduction to Ceramics

Mariam Cullum

9–23 May (3 sessions, £60)

These three sessions are the perfect introduction to ceramics and making vessels. - Working with a flat roller - Making pinch and coil pots - Using slip glaze

www.mariamcullumceramics.co.uk

Oil Sketching in the City

Tom Benjamin

12–13 May (£120)

Norwich

Students will work outside (weather permitting) making small oil paintings of nearby river buildings and parkland with one-to-one support.

Tom will also be painting with you so you will be able to watch him work and discuss the techniques he uses. The course is suitable for anyone with experience in drawing (even if not having used oils before).

-Using oil paints wet into wet -Exploring a strong sense of light

http://www.tombenjamin.co.uk/

Gold Leafing

John Hemmant

9–10 June (£230)

Learn the techniques with traditional materials for use in icon painting or for decorative effects.

-Use of specialist materials -Use of tools

Pottery Throwing for Improvers

Mariam Cullum

16–17 June (£120)

Students will be guided through the process of throwing a pot and preparing recycled clay. Each student will make approximately six vessels.

-Turning the forms for bisque firing -Glaze firing

www.mariamcullumceramics.co.uk

Painted Portraits

Will Teather

23–24 June (£120)

Norwich

Students will develop their knowledge of portraiture and painting techniques including impasto.

-Use of oils and acrylics -Skills in underpainting -Glazing technique

http://www.willteather.com

Chinoiserie

Gloria Dean

20–22 July (£120)

The enchantment of Chinoiserie with a combination of oriental blossoms, extravagant florals and use of gold and silver has become a trend within both traditional and contemporary settings.

Students will be taught a brief history of the art-form and supported to produce a Chinoiserie panel to take away.

• Fundamental skills and design features • Mordant gilding techniques

http://www.gloriadean.com/

Iconography Painting in Tempera

John Hemmant

30 June–1 July (£230)

Bergh Apton

This specialist course teaches the theory and practice of traditional iconography, from the religious history and symbolism to use in portraiture.

-Use of egg tempera medium -Layering pigments -Translucent layers and depth

Painting on the Broads

John Hemmant

11 August (£60)

Setting off by boat from Barton Turf, students will be supported with their chosen medium to capture the spirit, light and colours of the beautiful Norfolk Broads.

Introduction to Drypoint Engraving

Ernst Nicol

8–9 September (£120)

An introduction to the basic skills of drawing onto metal, to prints being taken from the engraved surface via an etching press. Students will explore creating tones within the drawing through the technique of hand wiping the plate.

Board Preparation for Tempera Painting

John Hemmant

15–16 September (£160)

This course will teach the techniques of preparing to paint with egg tempera.

Boards are covered with several thin layers of gesso that are then sanded down to create a smooth and absorbent finish.

Botanical Illustration

Irene Barkmann

22–23 September (£120)

We’re fortunate to welcome Irene, who will be visiting us from Germany. Her portfolio includes an array of wild florals including Royal Horticultural Society award winning work.

-Mixing colours -Image structure -Botany

Introduction to Sculpture

Mitchell House

5 September–24 October

(8 sessions, £160)

Students will be taught to create a portrait bust that is anatomically close to reality and is also descriptive of the personality of the subject with modeling to casting and finishing to presentation.

-Observation and measurement of subject -Construction of armature application of clay -Mould making and casting -Finishing and mounting

http://www.mitchell-house.co.uk/

Watercolour Technique

Peter Welton

6–7 October (£120)

Driven by the art philosophy of ‘truth to materials’, students will be guided through the five ways to apply paint to watercolour paper and will put them into practice using a photograph supplied by the tutor.

-Critical importance of tone -Importance of memory as an aspect of perception and appreciation

http://www.peterwelton.com/index.php

Calligraphic Art

Toni Hayden

20–21 October (£120)

From greetings cards to invitations and place settings, this course explores using handwritten texts in formal and cursive styles. Techniques for serifs, swashes and flourishes with quotations, poems or zoomorphic images will also be explored. Suitable for all abilities.

-Layout and composition -Combining words with shapes -Pen angle, order and exit strokes -Pen-lifts and oblique nibs

http://www.tonihayden.com/

The Artist’s Way

Deb Hoy

Part 1: Tuesday evenings 11 September – 16 October

Part 2: 23 October – 27 Part 2: 23 October – 27 November

(12 sessions, £240 payable in two installments of £120)

This life-changing course supports you as you work through Julia Cameron’s classic workbook ‘The Artist’s Way’, exploring a spiritual approach to creative expression, beating creative blocks and increasing the flow of creativity in daily life.

http://juliacameronlive.com/

Saturday Life Drawing

Will Teather

29 September–15 December, 10am–1pm

(Full term £200 or £25 per session)

Students will be guided through observation, scale, composition, placement and colour in a friendly environment. This course is suitable for all abilities and provides the opportunity to draw from life.

http://www.willteather.com

Introduction to Bookbinding

Sarah Beare

3–4 November (£120)

Students will make a small hard-back notebook on the first day and will be supported to develop their ideas more independently and creatively on the second day. The course will begin with an inspirational look at the tutor’s own collection of books, types of binding and samples. Materials and equipment are provided.

-Cutting and folding of the pages, collating into ‘signatures’ -Stitching with linen -Covering with book cloth -Assembly of the book

http://www.sarahbeare.com/page9.htm