It is a temptation to fill a painting with more and more detail, but this workshop will encourage students to find areas where subtle hints can trigger the imagination to fill in the gaps.

Through a combination of demonstration and instruction, colour and brushwork exercises will be used to explore how to achieve this effect on paper.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your course fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Tuesday 9th January 2024
Tutor	Claire Linford
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3428
Fees	£80
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Discover the freedom of this vibrant medium. This workshop is a gentle introduction to working with soft pastels in a free and relaxed manner. Through guided tuition and exploration you will learn a variety of techniques for creating the best effects and the dos and don’ts of blending colours. You will explore creating simple, lively still life compositions and enjoy the freedom of creating loose, effective sketches.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 25th January 2024
Tutor	Carole Fisher
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3388
Fees	£75
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Whether you are a complete beginner or wanting to revisit and practise your brush strokes, these four, one day workshops provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in the gentle art of Chinese brush painting. Each workshop will focus on a different subject enabling you to learn the key brush strokes that are used to create those specific images.

Each session is a complete workshop and can be booked individually.

Chinese brush painting is about opening the mind to a completely new way of creating imagery. Unlike in western art, simple birds, flowers, leaves and insects are created by the stroke of a brush.

Working with Chinese ink and a brush, you will be introduced to the basic strokes used to create simple images. You will then practise your painting techniques using these to create images of a variety of subjects.

These will include leaves, branches, insects, teapots, lotus flowers, and simple characters.

At the end of the session you will be shown how to display your finished work on a fan or miniature screen.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your  fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 24th January 2024
Tutor	Leo Donaghy
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3411
Fees	£80
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This will be a relaxing and enjoyable workshop with individual advice and support to establish some basic drawing techniques and skills for you to build upon in the future.

We will look at all aspects of mark making using pencil and charcoal. Drawing with just line or creating shading and tone, you will learn some basic techniques that will enable you to develop your drawing skill.

We will be using a still life to draw from, so no need to use photographic references.

This one day workshop is suitable for beginners or those of you who are returning to drawing after a break.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop.  This cost is included in your course fee.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 14th February 2024
Tutor	David Bannister
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3423
Fees	£80
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This workshop is designed to take your basic skills in Chinese brush painting a little further.

Unlike in western art, simple flowers, birds, leaves and insects are created by the stroke of a brush. On this workshop, you will explore leaves and insects.

Did you know that the nation's favourite insect is the beautifully named Marmalade Hoverfly?  She looks like a wasp but sports a more vibrant orange and black outfit. Explore, through Chinese brush painting, how to capture the image of this beautiful insect, as well as the wonderfully coloured tiger moth, a simple caterpillar and shield beetle. All creatures will be illustrated nestling in their own habitats. 

You will also learn how to paint a selection of beautifully formed leaves and seedheads and, combining all, produce a simple scroll depicting the day's explorations.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your  fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 28th February  2024
Tutor	Leo Donaghy
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3412
Fees	£80
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You will learn simple concepts and basic drawing exercises to break down the complex topic of portraiture. By the end of the first day, you will have drawn your very own realistic portrait and be able to prepare to paint a portrait the following day.

On day two, you will learn how to mix colours and experiment with applying acrylic paints and mediums using a variety of methods and techniques. 

Everyone from beginners to more advanced artists are welcome. You will receive plenty of guidance and friendly feedback.

Tutor will supply some materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

Students will be provided with a list of materials that they will need to bring along to this workshop.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2024
Tutor	David Bannister
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3424
Fees	£155
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This workshop is perfect for newcomers to working in pastels who would like to try their hand at landscapes.

Bring along any landscape image that inspires you, maybe a photograph or some of your own sketches. You may even decide to wander outdoors and find inspiration in the gardens at Westhope!

Your tutor will offer advice on choosing subjects and then you will begin by practising quick sketching in the open air. Through guided tuition and demonstration, you will learn how to get movement into your work, develop an understanding of basic perspective and how to use colour to create a sense of distance .

When it comes to drawing, discover various ‘tricks of the trade’ and the different techniques you can use to create your landscape images.

For those of you who have some experience with pastels, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to practise and develop a looser, more free approach.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Thursday 14th March 2024
Tutor	Carole Fisher
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3422
Fees	£75
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Another opportunity to explore the great variety of subjects in Chinese brush painting. 

Wisteria, a member of the pea family, symbolises many things – new birth, love, friendship, prosperity and many more. The simple flowing brush-marks for blossoms, leaves and stems is a joyful exercise. Discover a variety of exotic birds that can be found nestling in its branches, such as the crimson rosella and the eastern blue bird. We will also look at goldfinches, sparrows, bluebirds and the scarlet flycatcher. A joyous mix of colour and form.

This gentle workshop is a way to open your mind to a new way of creating imagery while exploring these beautiful blossoms and birds. You will display your work on a simple scroll.

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your  fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 27th March  2024
Tutor	Leo Donaghy
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3413
Fees	£80
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This workshop focuses on one of the most popular flowers in Chinese art. The peony is the flower of China, known as “Grande Corniche”.  You will explore the brush strokes that make up the flower’s delicate petals and leaves.  After a series of exercises and through guided tuition, you will design and paint a small scroll. A wonderfully satisfying day. 

Tutor will provide all materials for this workshop. This cost is included in your  fee.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and improvers.

A picnic lunch will be provided.

Date	Wednesday 1st May  2024
Tutor	Leo Donaghy
Time	10.00am – 4.00pm
Ref	3414
Fees	£80
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