Weekend Workshops - Summer 2013

Expressive Landscape on a Large Scale 
Tutor: Kirstie Cohen

    Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2013
    10.00 am to 3.30 pm each day

Suitable for all, students will develop their own work throughout the course of the weekend, practising the skills of observing, analysing and composing.
Outdoor or imaginative sketches and photographs
can be used, producing a painting on a grand scale.
This class will include a demonstration in acrylics on a large canvas concentrating on the structure and composition of the painting. Discussion of all aspects of artistic practice will be encouraged.

Cost £95

Still Life in Oils
Tutor: Kelly-anne Cairns

    Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2013
      10.00 am to 3.30 pm each day

Suitable for beginners and improvers, the aim of this course is to explore Oil Painting through Still Life. Be inspired by a beautiful still life set up to create your own interpretation in oils. 
An expert in Oil Painting technique, Kelly-Anne will guide you through step by step stages from sketching and composing your painting to mixing colours and creating paint effects using the wonderful medium of oil paint.

Cost £95

From Concept to Creation
Tutor: Graham Fyfe

    Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2013
    10.00 am to 3.30 pm each day


A thoroughly creative and well grounded workshop.  Whether you are a complete beginner or improving on hard-won skills, this progressive and enjoyable course will take you on a two-day voyage of creative discovery from initial idea to complete, mounted work of art. 
Graham will be in touch in advance to discuss each student’s concept. Students may use any medium. Demonstrations and discussion will form an integral part of this exciting workshop.

Cost £95

Pixel to Print — an Introduction
Tutor: Ken Ingram

     Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2013
     10.00 am to 3.30 pm each day

This workshop is aimed at first time DSLR users who want a taste of the Pixel to Print experience. Advance your knowledge and creative skills in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Saturday session will begin with camera basics and settings. After lunch there will be a group Photowalk (weather permitting). Sunday will cover photo editing so a laptop with suitable software, e.g. Photoshop Elements, is recommended, but not essential.

Cost £95

A Sense of Place
Tutor: Haworth Hodgkinson

    Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August 2013
    10.00 am to 3.30 pm each day

In the picturesque conservation village of Udny Green, develop your powers of observation as a stimulus for Creative Writing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this weekend workshop will encourage you to explore the influence and importance of place on writing. 

Members of the workshop will work on poetry and prose, seeking inspiration in the unique features of the village.

Cost £95

 Further information and advice about materials will be sent out with confirmation of booking.

VENUE

Tolquhon Studio Workshop, (Art on the Green), Udny Green.

LUNCH

There will be a break of half an hour for lunch each day. Coffee and tea will be provided but please make your own arrangements for lunch. The studio in Udny Green will be open if you wish to bring a packed lunch and eat it in the studio.

PAYMENT

Payment for Workshops to be made in advance by cheque or by credit or debit card.  

If you are interested in coming to a Workshop and would like a booking form, or if you would just like some further information, please contact us.

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