Patrick Oates – (Fine Art, Drawing, Life Drawing & Painting)
Academically-trained Figurative Fine Artist & Sculptor from Manchester- Retired as Head of Oldham School of Art & Design
- Retired Historian and Archaeologist
- Expert in early 20th century British Art
Patrick’s special structured programmes for DRAWING & PAINTING – are offered in both LANDSCAPE and LIFE DRAWING & PORTRAITURE
at 3 levels (each 5 night course attendable separately), roughly equivalent to:
BEGINNER — INTERMEDIATE — ADVANCED
The aim is to offer a structured programme for the serious development of artistic skills. In small groups, students can expect to develop both their practice and understanding of theory to a high level. This quality of art tuition should be a part of every single serious artist’s experience.
If you are serious about properly developing your art skills, this is a unique opportunity to do so, under the tutelage of a hugely-experienced expert, working at your own pace, free of any pressure of exams or over-formulaic course requirements. This kind of course, where technique is taught comprehensively and in depth, is very rare these days and provides a good formal choice as a traditional complement to our other art courses, which are deliberately less formal.
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“The course was great fun and I’ve gained lots of new ideas to think about! Too short!”
“Patrick is extremely knowledgeable and has the gift of imparting this in an easy and interesting manner.”
“Very good tutor. Excellently structured course.””The best course I have ever attended at Higham Hall. Excellent tutor – he was interesting to listen to, kept us working hard. I learned a lot and developed a great deal.””Patrick provided exceptionally good art education.””This was a very good course conducted in excellent surroundings. The atmosphere for group was relaxed and supportive and the teaching enlightening. It was everything I had hoped for. I have learnt such a lot.””Fab course – wonderful tutor – surpassed my best expectations.””Great course, stimulating and relaxing in equal measure.”
“Patrick Oates is one of the best tutors I have encountered. He is very friendly and most helpful.”
“A perfect course by an articulate and insightful tutor. I enjoyed every minute.”
“Informative, enjoyable, both group & individual instruction excellent.”
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- St Bega’s Church by Patrick Oates
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- Dual point perspective
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- Demonstrating the maths of perspective
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- Every artist should experience how parts of the body should be properly drawn!
August 2018
PEN, INK AND PASTEL: INTO LANDSCAPE – DEVELOPING EXPRESSIVE STYLE
This 3rd part*, we take image-gathering trips and consolidate previous approaches with deeper understanding of layering Pastel and Ink to create a wholly expressive experience in our work. Gain real richness and texture by enjoying the physicality and depth of surface as we build up successive colour blocks and drawn line. Dr. Patrick Oates (Cheshire www.highamhall.com/patrick-oates) Residential: £499 Non-residential: £344 *3rd of our 3 Masterclass PEN, INK & PASTEL programme, designed to guide artists swiftly from basic to advanced techniques.…
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LIFE DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE – EXPRESSIVE TECHNIQUES, CREATIVE INSIGHTS
Explore Mark-making, Drawing and Visualisation through accessible short and longer poses with demos and 1:1 guidance, fully explaining how to achieve convincing likeness in image-building through expressive ways of working. 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. The full set of courses is below for your information. LIFE DRAWING AND PORTRAITURE Three residential workshops in the Lakes Explore techniques and skills, develop your own style An…
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