Still Life in a Day

Description

In this workshop you will be looking at the factors that make up a still-life painting. Working from a photograph you will explore all the basics of oil painting to get you started in this exciting painting medium. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediates. At a glance: - Every step of the process is demonstrated and feedback will provided to all students throughout to help you develop your knowledge and skills. - A relaxed but focused environment to support individual’s learning. - Feedback will be tailored to the needs of the students, whether beginner or more advanced. - Two-course lunch and refreshments provided. What you will gain: - An understanding of the technical aspects of oil painting. - Develop a better understanding of colour mixing. - Explore of the procedure of creating an oil painting. More about Still Life in a Day: During this workshop, your tutor will guide you through a still life painting from a photograph. He will demonstrate every step of the way so that the teaching is as clear as can be. This will cover drawing skills, technical advice on how to use paint thinners and painting mediums and colour mixing. By the end of the day, you will take home a completed still life painting. This will be a fun and interesting workshop with a tutor with years of experience in teaching all levels of painters including beginners.

What's included in the price?

If you have paints that you enjoy working with, please bring those. A list of colours will be provided with your booking confirmation. Please bring your own brushes with you - bristle filbert brushes are the most versatile for oil painting plus a few soft synthetic brushes for blending are recommended. Fresh, delicious home-cooked lunch and all refreshments.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Hawkwood CFT

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Hawkwood is an arts and educational charity providing courses, facilitating training and offering venue hire, set in a stunning location in the Cotswolds. Hawkwood is a beautiful, sustainably run estate. As a charity, we bring together people and organisations from many backgrounds in support of creative endeavour, a flourishing community, and a sustainable environment. We provide a specially curated programme of courses covering leadership, music, arts & crafts and well-being, as well as hosting artistic residencies and events. Many people return to Hawkwood year after year because of our ethos, our fantastic team, and our delicious food.