Art

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Explore the exciting and varied world of art from traditional pencil on paper to the modern digital art world and everything in between.

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Landscape painting in Snowdonia at Rhyd-y-creuau

In-person course

Gwynedd - Next course on 14th August 2020

£550

Snowdonia has a wealth of subject matter for every kind of artist, and consequently painters have been coming to this area to draw and paint the mountains, lakes and rivers for very many years. There are quiet riverside meadows and spectacular waterfalls, panoramic mountain vistas and wooded valleys, all within easy reach of the Centre. Locations will be chosen according to weather conditions and the preferences of members of the group, the aim being to spend each day outdoors. For part of the week we will try some mountain sketching...

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Watercolour: painting landscape and nature at Flatford Mill

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 14th August 2020

£270

Using the immediate grounds for inspiration, working inside and outside the studio Jeremy will spend time with each student offering encouragement, explaining and demonstrating various tips and techniques to assist in the learning process. With a wealth of experience Jeremy is the ideal tutor for the first-time painter as well as the advanced painter, adapting his one-to-one teaching to your individual needs. A highly versatile artist with over 30 years’ teaching experience, he will help you to learn and enjoy watercolour painting in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Course tutor:...

Silver AWARD

Animation for 12 - 14 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 16th August 2021

£475

If you enjoy drawing and creating characters then this one-week course is for you. The week will provide you with an introduction to animation starting with some practical activities like flip books and zoetropes, then moving onto more traditional methods such as hand drawn and digital animation. During the week, you will be using Adobe Animate CC and Wacom Cintiq tablets. You can have little or no previous animation knowledge to attend and still achieve great results. You might be studying art or design at school and want to explore...

Children's Book Illustration (one week) - Nottingham Trent University

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Children's Book Illustration (one week) - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 16th August 2021

£425

This course will introduce you to the world of illustrated children’s books, focusing on the picture book (for younger children). This is a very practical course involving drawing, writing and design. It's suitable for everyone from beginners to the more experienced who wish to build their portfolio, and writers who want to learn how to illustrate. It's also ideal for anyone wanting to explore the writing and illustration process so that they can create unique work for family and friends. On this course, you will: - have a combination of...

Silver AWARD

Watercolour Painting Now - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 20th January 2021

£395

This course is ideal if you wish to immerse yourself in the fascinating medium of watercolour. You’ll be trying out new ideas and new ways of working, and ultimately developing a personal approach to your painting. Whilst ostensibly a practical course, the subject is underpinned by theory and art historical references. The course will begin with a brief overview of the tradition of watercolour. However, the focus will soon shift to contemporary uses of watercolour, and artists using this medium will be explored and researched. On this course, you will:...

Gold AWARD

Seascape Painting -Big Skies

In-person course

Gwynedd - Next course on 18th August 2020

£55

This exciting Half-day workshop is set at Plas Glyn y Weddw - The Art Gallery by the Sea on the stunning Llyn Peninsula of North Wales. My name is Pippa Pixley, I am a published author and artist. I will reveal how to master light within the landscape using gold. We will start by understanding the fundamental principles of light and tone, experimenting with a range of mixed media materials. I will show you how to slow down and observe the landscape through sketching exercises down by the seafront. For...

Gold AWARD

Rambles with a sketchbook on the Isle of Wight - 7-night drawing holiday

In-person course

Isle Of Wight - Next course on 22nd August 2020

£1099

Create your own artistic impressions, capturing the UK’s most inspirational landscapes out in the field. Led by our art leader, you’ll walk up to four miles each day carrying your equipment and stopping to sketch local scenes. The tutor will talk you through sketching techniques and composition and will be on hand to give help and advice. Working in the company of fellow artists, you can expect great group camaraderie. Holiday highlights - Guidance of expert tutors - Full days to practice on beautiful surroundings - Fun and supportive environment...

Silver AWARD

Art Studio for 12 - 14 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 23rd August 2021

£450

Art encourages you to be a spontaneous, original thinker and have a great imagination. Spark your creativity and express yourself on this exciting, experimental course. You will have the opportunity to explore both 2D and 3D contemporary art techniques, use unconventional materials, meet like-minded people and be inspired by artists. Perfect for budding young artists and creatives who enjoy trying new things, this course is ideal to get real hands-on experience, build your confidence and work on your creative skills. On this course you’ll undertake a series of creative exercises...

Gold AWARD

Contemporary impressionism in Constable country at Flatford Mill

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 24th August 2020

£480

The course will cover how to paint light, shadows, reflections and your impressions of the fleeting changes of the world around us. Impressionism began in the 1870s in France and is still influential and relevant today for the simple reason that it is still probably the most popular of the pictorial arts. It is appropriate that a course on Impressionism should be here in Constable Country because it was Constable’s painting of the Stour Valley that inspired Money and Pissarro. This course explores how the impressionists painted; we look at...

Silver AWARD

Digital Collage - Nottingham Trent University

In-person course

Nottinghamshire

£130

This course will teach you how to make well thought out, aesthetic collages through different creative exercises, using Adobe Creative Suite to manipulate analog designs and create disorienting juxtapositions. Working with printed materials, digital stock images, scanners and image editing software you’ll have the opportunity to explore your own creativity and will leave with a portfolio of digital images. There has been a recent rise in the use of digital collage, especially in the publishing industry where collage techniques are being used in advertising campaigns, book jacket designs and satirical...

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