In-person course
in Suffolk Maker & location details

Acrylic Adventures

Description

Carole Massey will take you on an acrylic adventure! This course is designed to include a variety of techniques for using this, the most versatile of painting mediums. On Saturday morning we will do a variety of exercises using acrylics like watercolours, brushed straight from the tube and used with a palette knife. We will explore the effects that gels and mediums can add texture and the finish of the paint, as well as trying out glazing and palette knife techniques. Later on Saturday afternoon and during Sunday, you will be able to concentrate on a subject of your choice, or copy one of Carole’s examples displayed. After supper on Saturday evening Carole will give a demonstration. There will be both individual and group tuition throughout the course. About the Tutor: Carole Massey Carole Massey is a popular and supportive tutor who has been teaching at Flatford Mill for over 20 years. She managed her own successful design partnership before returning to her first love of painting, which currently involves tutoring, demonstrations, private commissions, and exhibitions. A recent portrait commission for the Bank of England of Sir Charles Bean, deputy governor now hangs in the bank in perpetuity. She is a regular contributor to The Leisure Painter magazine, has written many teaching Art books, published by Search Press, with international sales exceeding 250,000. Her latest books are “Drawing for the Absolute Beginner” and “The Beginners’ Guide to Drawing Portraits” which will be on sale on the course. She has exhibited and demonstrated at the Mall Galleries, London, and her work is in a number of private collections in the UK and abroad. She lives in Suffolk. About Flatford Mill We have four buildings that are used for visitor accommodation. Whilst most rooms are either en-suite or have a dedicated bathroom, there are some rooms in The Mill that share showers and toilets at the end of the hall. If this is unsuitable for you please make the office staff aware upon booking or as soon as possible. Please be aware that you are visiting a Field Centre that caters in the main for school parties; the accommodation is basic and dormitory style, but warm and comfortable.

What's included in the price?

Free Wi-Fi Full Board Accommodation Hot and Cold Drinks Picnic Lunch Full board accommodation and picnic lunch is available for resident bookings only. Refreshments are included for all, but non-resident bookings are advised to bring lunch with you.