Course Info
In a new Online Venture, using ZOOM, we aim to replicate the format and ambitions of our popular Freedom in Painting workshops. Suitable for artists with some experience. You will need a space to work and a reasonable internet connection and a laptop or tablet.
On day one, a slideshow and demonstration will be followed by a series of group exercises where the 10 artists, working with an simple image of their own choice (jug, boat, figure, vase, building, animal, tree etc), will explore a shifting relationship between image and ground before developing their painting (s) further on day two.
In advance of the course, we recommend artists download the ZOOM App and familiarise themselves with how it operates. We will send a guide to ZOOM and your link to the ZOOM meeting (Your Workshop) a week before the workshop.
DAY 1,THURSDAY - The workshop will begin at 9.45 with a 15 minute settling-in period where we make sure everyone can see and hear Ashley, your tutor. This will be followed by a short introductory talk, slideshow and demonstration. Artists are to work on a single painting, making many changes. During the day there will be a series of further demonstrations and group exercises with a 45 minute lunch break from 12.45 -1.30p.m. Each artist will be given a 10 minute slot for individual tuition during the afternoon. The day ends at 4.30 and if possible, I would like each artist to email an image of their painting for further feedback.
DAY 2, FRIDAY - Day 2 begins at 9.45.am. This will be a day of individual working - artists have a choice to start a second painting if they wish. There will be 10 minute individual tuition in both the morning and afternoon sessions. At At 3.30, we'll have an hour-long Group Critique with a strict 5 minutes allocated per artist. A nice way for the group to come together and see each other's work.
These are guidelines only- we need to allow for some flexibility with this new venture!
What To Bring
One or two canvases, max 40cms so you can easily make lots of changes to your painting(s). Use whatever paints you prefer although I'll be working in oils. Have a good selection of colours and make sure you have extra white as it always runs out. Plenty of brushes, a palette knife, paint medium (for oils) and paint-pots (yogurt pots, tuna-fish can etc) will be needed.
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.
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, we will respond with payment details. Full payment of £90 is required within 7 days of booking.
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.
We reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the course details. A good internet connection is recommended. We can not however be responsible for any internet interruptions or poor connections.
Cancellation by us
We reserve the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances; all monies received will be refunded.
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.
