Course Info
HARBOUR: (A safe haven...usually). An intoxicating mix of the man-made and the natural landscape: structure, movement, weather...
Working out of the history of the genre - painterly Joan Eardley, the colour of Derain and Marquet, the analytical approach of Seurat & Signac and the abstractions of the St.Ives School - artists on this 2-day studio-based 'Freedom in Painting' workshop will explore the possibilities in painting using the motif of their chosen harbour, working from their drawings and photos.
'Harbour' has been a specialism of Artist-tutor Ashley Hanson throughout his career, with many series including Porthleven, Penzance, Aberdeen, Whitstable, Portsmouth and Barcelona.
TUESDAY - The workshop will begin will an introductory talk at 9.30 sharp, followed by a demonstration and a group exercise. There will be a second group drawing & painting exercise after lunch. The rest of the time will be spent on individual working, with plenty of one to one tuition with Ashley during the two days.
WEDNESDAY - Individual working on a minimum of two paintings. There will a second group exercise on Wednesday morning, followed by individual working. At 3.15 we’ll clear the studio in preparation for an invaluable Group Critique to start at 4pm.
Our studio is in the Basement Gallery at Creek Creative. Access is through the door on the left as you enter the building and turn right at the bottom of the stairs. Artists will also be able to drop off their stuff on Monday afternoon- I’ll be there from 3.30pm setting up the space. Lunch will be from 12.15 to 1pm both days. There is a fantastic café at Creek Creative and lunch can be ordered in advance from a menu supplied mid-morning. There will kettle, tea and coffee in the studio but please bring a mug/cup!
What To Bring
Easels, tables, chairs are supplied. A recommended materials list will be emailed to participants a month in advance of the workshop. Please bring drawings/photos of your favourite harbours.
Getting There
Follow this link to the Creek-Creative website, with location map, parking details and train times.
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
Follow this link http://www.faversham.org/visit_faversham/accommodation.aspx for Accommodation options in Faversham and nearby. Artists may also wish to consider accommodation in Whitstable or Canterbury, a short train or car journey away.
Terms and Conditions
Please request a Booking Form by clicking on the Book Now link above or by calling 01208 77656 or Denise on 07957 665378. Please complete the booking form and send full payment £140.
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.)
Please note we need a minimum number people for this course to go ahead. If for any reason we do not meet the required number of people, then your payment will be refunded in full. Otherwise, please note the fee is non-refundable. If we are oversubscribed, we will put you on a waiting list.
Cancellation by us
We reserve the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances; all monies received will be refunded. Please note under any circumstances Ashley Hanson Art is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs.
We reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the itinerary due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Force Majeur
Refunds do not apply when your course is cancelled as result of an event which is beyond our reasonable control, such as risk of war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions, pandemics, epidemics or other outbreaks of disease and infection, accidents, or failure in the supply of electricity, heating, lighting or telecommunications equipment and similar events beyond our control. We are not liable for any loss suffered by you resulting from any event which is beyond our reasonable control. Under these circumstances we will offer you a credit towards any of our courses to be used within the next 18 months.
We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance in the event of illness or cancellation and check ‘Force Majeur’ is included on any policy.
Please note, during the course the group will be using oil paints and other substances for mixing and cleaning oil paints, however please note we do request the use of low odour and non toxic thinners. Please ensure all these products are used with care. Ashley Hanson is not liable for any damage to clothes, personal belongings or allergic reactions to these chemicals.
