Course Info
Using the ZOOM online platform, 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.
The domestic-interior has inspired some of the greatest paintings in art-history. In this workshop we will be looking at varied possibilities of the subject in painting: narrative, the decorative, symbolism, intimacy, composition & abstraction. Artists may choose to work with or without the figure and to bring drawings/studies of a real or imagined room to the workshop. You will benefit from 1 to 1 tuition from Ashley on both days.
See HERE for Gallery of work made and brief write-up on 'Image & Ground', our first online workshop.
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. Below is a guide to the format of the 2 days:
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, and a chance to say hello to your fellow artists. This will be followed by a short introductory talk, slideshow and demonstration where Ashley will work on a new 'Interior' painting. This will be followed by individual working, where artists are to work on a single painting, making many changes. During the day there will be additional demonstrations and group exercises. Lunch is 12.30 -1 p.m. Each artist will be given a 15 minute slot for individual tuition, during the afternoon. The day ends at 5pm and artists are asked to email an image of their painting during the day to help with feedback.
DAY 2 - FRIDAY: Day 2 begins at 9.45.am with short talk and demonstration. This will be a day of individual working - artists have a choice to start a second painting if they wish. Lunch is 12.30 -1pm. There will be a 15 minute individual tuition session per artist during the day up to 2pm, followed by 90mins silent working where artists aim to resolve their painting. During this time, Ashley asks that artists email images of their painting so he can put together a Powerpoint presentation for the Group Critique, stating at 3.30pm. During the Group Critique, there will be a strict 10 minutes allocated per artist. Led by Ashley, this finale to the course presents an important opportunity for the artists to share and discuss their work with the rest of the group.
COMMENTS FROM OUR LAST ONLINE ZOOM WORKSHOP:
Ashley gave us an informative, content rich two days with a nice relaxed feel to it which was good to take part in. Lupe Cunha
The workshop worked out really well. The preamble is always excellent with a great selection of appropriate artists work to inform and inspire. Carol Hayslip
I found it easy to join and was able to follow the talk and demonstrations well. It was good to have Ashley tutoring my work and giving his valuable advice, but also nice to hear his feedback to other artists whilst I got on with my painting. I can learn from that too! Hazel Crawford
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
To book a place, click 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 £100 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.
