Art Classes Timetable

	Tolquhon Studio Workshop Art Classes AUTUMN 2008
20 September to 12 December There are 10 classes in each course. Courses commence in the week beginning Saturday 20 September. There will be a two week break when Aberdeenshire schools are on holiday (13 to 24 October) so classes will end in the week beginning Saturday 6 December. Evening classes cost £105 for a ten week course. Daytime classes cost £130.

MONDAY Evening 7.15 - 9.15		TUESDAY Morning 9.30 - 12.00
Just Drawing Evening		Positive Painting Morning
The class will be constructed around the needs of each individual student. The student will have the opportunity to explore a range of different drawing methods whilst tackling a variety of subjects ranging from still life to portraiture to large scale interiors to drawing at night. It will appeal both to those who are interested in drawing for its own sake and to those who would like to put their painting technique on a sure foundation. Tutor: MARK MOYNIHAN		A course for improvers wishing to develop their painting skills. Through a variety of studies, painting varied subject matter, different aspects of technique, composition, colour mixing, perspective etc will be covered. The course will be taken in water based media with class members using whatever they prefer - watercolour, acrylic or gouache. Tutor: DANNY ROSS

TUESDAY Evening 7.15 - 9.15		WEDNESDAY Evening 7.15 - 9.15
Oil Painting for All Evening		Watercolour - Come All Ye Evening
A class for all levels. Learn how to begin painting in oils or how to develop techniques. Sound working practices will be established and use of materials taught through a variety of studies from Still Life to Landscape. Composition, proportion, colour mixing etc will all be covered and the mysteries of this enjoyable medium unfolded. Tutor: CATRIONA MILLAR		An enjoyable course for all. The aim of the course is to establish sound working practices in watercolour painting but it is a flexible course and those interested in painting in gouache and other mediums are also very welcome. Instruction will be given in a range of techniques including use of materials, colour mixing and composition. Topics such as perspective and object drawing will be an integral part of practical instruction. Tutor: DONALD MURRAY

THURSDAY Morning 9.30 - 12.00		FRIDAY Morning 10.00 - 12.30
Watercolour - Come All Ye Morning		Drawing Towards Painting Morning
An enjoyable course for all. The aim of the course is to establish sound working practices in watercolour painting but it is a flexible course and those interested in painting in gouache and other mediums are also very welcome. Instruction will be given in a range of techniques including use of materials, colour mixing and composition. Topics such as perspective and object drawing will be an integral part of practical instruction. Tutor: DONALD MURRAY		The course will be an exploration of pictorial design. Including discovering the shape and the edge of the rectangle, the golden section, use of grid and simple geometry in composition. A different artist will be discussed at each session and how drawing has been central to their practice. The class will have a relaxed informal atmosphere whilst at the same time remaining rigorous. Offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of drawing practice, to inform their own painting. Tutor: MARK MOYNIHAN

SATURDAY Morning 10.00 - 12.30		SATURDAY Afternoon 1.30 - 4.00
Pathway to Painting Morning		Pathway to Painting Afternoon
A relaxing and informal class for beginners and improvers wishing to develop their drawing and painting skills. Instruction will be provided on a range of subjects including technique, materials, colour mixing and composition. There will be a variety of themes and subject matter to work from each week and class members may use the water based media of their choice. Tutor: JOYCE TAYLOR		A relaxing and informal class for beginners and improvers wishing to develop their drawing and painting skills. Instruction will be provided on a range of subjects including technique, materials, colour mixing and composition. There will be a variety of themes and subject matter to work from each week and class members may use the water based media of their choice. Tutor: JOYCE TAYLOR
A number of classes fill up very quickly. If you are interested in a class, please get in touch as soon as you can. If you can make a second choice of class, that would be helpful.

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