ART COURSES _____________________________________________________________
I have taught in various adult course venues over the past 30 years and am offering courses in my favourite art forms, printing and pastel painting, both of which are exciting for the opportunites they give beginners to experiment. Examples of my pastels will be seen on the gallery pages. I use various makes of pastel but for this course you may find an inexpensive set perfectly adequate as you will be given the chance to try out other makes. Check out my 'links' page to see some makes of pastel that I favour.
PASTEL COURSE COST: £30
This 1 day course gives beginners the chance to try out various makes of pastel and supports and also to experiment with techniques. All experimental materials and papers provided but I do ask you to bring with you a basic set of pastels if you wish to attempt a full painting. Tea/coffee provided. Bring a packed lunch if required. Advice can be given on buying a set of pastels. You may also wish to look at my links page to see some of my favourite makes. COST: £30 for further details please email me [email protected] For directions on how to reach us scroll down.
See examples of work below:
PRINTING COURSE 3 days Cost £75
You will produce a collagraph and three different types of monoprint on this course. Collagraphs are built up using glue and can take three days to complete. Essentially a collagraph is a collage made using various materials and glue which is then inked up and printed using a press. Several prints can be taken from one plate, either identical or with variations. Monoprinting can stand alone as a one off print or can be used as a basis for a work using another medium. This was used to great effect by Degas with pastels worked over the top. To book a course please email me: [email protected] For directions on how to reach us please scroll down
Some examples of collagraphs are shown below:
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO REACH US: By car: From the east take the Dursley Rd from Tetbury, A4135 and we are the last house on the right on the mini- roundabout as you reach Dursley. From the west, Bristol or Bristol airport go straight through Dursley town centre and when you approach the junction of Uley and Tetbury Rd, take the Tetbury Rd at the mini-roundabout and we are right on that corner on Woodmancote. Park on the gravel forecourt. From Bath direction take A46 towards Stroud until you reach the A 4135 then turn left to Dursley, and we are the last house on the right on that road as you reach Dursley, just by the mini-roundabout. From Gloucester take the A38 or M5 (until Dursley junction) and then follow instructions as from Bristol. From Stroud take Uley Rd and on reaching the mini-roundabout at Dursley take Tebury Rd but turn immediately left into our forecourt.
Public transport: Buses from Stroud and Gloucester will take you to the bus station at Dursley and we are a 8 mminute walk.