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August 2019
SUMMER CONTRASTS – LANDSCAPE IN INK AND COLOURED PENCIL
This slightly longer course combines the impact of ink with the softness and subtlety of coloured pencil to describe the lakeside in summer. Practise mark-making in ink and blending, embossing and lifting out in coloured pencil. Integrate both media to build an harmonious image using cool reflections and contrasting foliage shapes. Enjoy patient guidance from an inspirational Tutor. Suitable for all. Helen Hanson (Kent www.highamhall.com/Helen-Hanson) Residential: £392 Non-residential: £249
Find out more »BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING: LATE SUMMER FLOWERS
Paint your chosen subject from the wonderful flowers in bloom. Tuition in botanical accuracy and composition to produce a pleasing finished piece of work. All abilities, Tutor will adapt for level of experience. Slightly extended, ends 4pm with Tea. Marion Wilson SBA (W. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/marion-wilson) Residential: £243 Non-residential: £176
Find out more »LIFE DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE -SATISFYING, COMPETENT PERSONAL DRAWING
Fully embracing and enlarging aspects of previous Workshops, a multi-media approach through Layering and attention to Composition persuades us toward an exhibitable standard of aesthetic confidence, exuding true independence. An exciting prospect of personal creative satisfaction! Dr Patrick Oates (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/patrick-oates) Residential: £525 Non-residential: £368 Each part of DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE (Jan, Apr and Sep) is attendable separately.
Find out more »September 2019
EXPRESSIVE MIXED MEDIA LAKELAND LANDSCAPE PAINTING AND DRAWING
Explore a wide variety of painting techniques for contemporary landscape subjects in both the studio and the inspirational Lakes National Park using watercolour, gouache, acrylic inks and pastel. Demos and 1:1 tuition. For artists with previous painting experience looking to loosen-up. Robert Dutton (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/robert-dutton) Residential: £520 Non-residential: £363 (inc. Field Trips)
Find out more »DISCOVERING PEN AND INK
Learn how to create textures, tonal areas and decorative patterns in Pen and Ink, then how to combine them to create a finished drawing. With demos throughout and access to a variety of pens to experiment with, by the end you should be able to handle your materials with confidence. Jane Beech (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/jane-beech) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »PAINTING WITH CERI ALLEN (2-NIGHT)
Workshop for Students of any painting medium, keen to gain from Ceri's Fine Arts background. Be encouraged, receive suggestions on how to develop ideas, and essential skills with Form, Tone and Colour. Boost your own artistic strengths, challenge the things you find tricky. All levels welcome. Ceri Allen (Carlisle www.highamhall.com/ceri-allen) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 We offer also DAY and 3-NIGHTER with CERI, also an OILS course.
Find out more »OLD MASTER METHODS IN ACRYLICS
Ever wondered why old master paintings appear to glow with colour? Come, explore the techniques they used with a very modern medium, acrylics. Start to develop your skills through still life painting, then you can explore wherever you wish, choosing your own subject matter. Slow painting - done quickly! Linda Birch (Co. Durham www.highamhall.com/linda-birch) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »DRAWING AND PAINTING LAKELAND CHURCHES (FIELD TRIPS)
The North Lakes has very characterful settings for Churches - atmospheric qualities ideal for mixed-media sketching and painting on location. Be inspired by some of the finest examples in the works of John Piper, William Turner and others. Join Lionel on five expeditions, develop your drawing and use of colour and contrasting materials. Lionel Playford (N. Pennines www.highamhall.com/lionel-playford) Residential: £343 Non-residential: £244 (inc. Field Trips)
Find out more »LAND- AND SEA-SCAPE IN SOFT PASTELS WITH EILEEN GARDNER
An exceptional chance to extend skills with Pastel for Seascapes and Landscapes, using also Ink and Watercolour. Demos throughout, support for beginners, encouragement for more experienced with demanding, yet supportive critiques to enable all to reach full potential. Eileen Gardner (Fife www.highamhall.com/eileen-gardner) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »INTRO TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION (EVERYTHING INCLUDED)
Skills passed down by medieval craftspeople to create small-scale designs using 24 carat gold leaf and pigments (a small amount of lead is possible). No drawing experience necessary, choose from a selection of medieval designs, including illuminated letters. Toni Watts (Lincoln www.highamhall.com/toni-watts) Residential: £245 Non-residential: £178 inc. all materials Toni's FURTHER ILLUMINATION follows.
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