Course Info
A Freedom in Painting workshop exploring, mixing/making/working with the powerful opposites of black and white.
BLACK: Death & mourning, evil, anarchy, fear, strength, power, elegance, austerity, sadness.
WHITE: Purity, innocence, birth, cleanliness, peace, humility, winter, cold, clinical, beginnings.
A Freedom in Painting workshop exploring, mixing/making/working with the powerful opposites of black and white.
BLACK: Death & mourning, evil, anarchy, fear, strength, power, elegance, austerity, sadness.
WHITE: Purity, innocence, birth, cleanliness, peace, humility, winter, cold, clinical, beginnings.
Click here for report and gallery of the October 2017 'Auerbach & the Figure' course.
THURSDAY - The workshop will begin will a brief talk, followed by a group exercise. The rest of the time will be spent on individual working, with plenty of one to one tuition with Ashley during the two days.
FRIDAY - There will a second group exercise on Friday morning, followed by individual working. At 3.15 we’ll clear the studio in preparation for an invaluable Group Critique to start at 4pm.
What To Bring
Easels, tables, chairs are supplied. A recommended materials list will be emailed to participants a month in advance of the workshop.
Getting There
Click here for location and directions to The Queens Park Art Centre. There is plenty of car parking. Our studio is on the far right of the complex.
About Your Tutor
Ashley has over 30 years experience as a professional artist and an experienced, knowledgeable and generous teacher. He has been a Visiting Lecturer at Canterbury Christchurch University and the National Academy of Art, Bergen, Norway and since 2009 has been running his own independent courses and workshops in Cornwall and Kent, ensuring that the teaching you will receive throughout the course will be of the highest standard. Ashley's paintings have been shown nationally and internationally. His work has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Discerning Eye and the National Open Art Exhibition. He has been a recipient of the Boise Travel Scholarship form the Slade School of Art and is a former prizewinner of the Hunting Art Prizes.
Accommodation
There is a variety of accommodation in Aylesbury. A good place to start is https://www.visitaylesbury.co.uk/accommodation/
Terms and Conditions
Please request a Booking Form by clicking on the Book Now link above or by calling Denise on 01208 77656 or 07957 665378
Please complete the Booking Form. Full payment will be required at time of booking. Once booking form has been received we shall send details of how to make payment.
Once payment has been received, we will send you confirmation by email of your place on the course.(Please note your place is not confirmed until we have received the booking form and payment and that Fees are non - refundable)
