Do you enjoy drawing and painting but feel a bit stuck? Not sure what the next step is? Perhaps you always paint the same subject in the same safe way but would like to loosen up?
This five-day workshop will help you develop your drawing and painting skills, stretch your imagination and allow you to experiment with new mediums and ideas. Susi and Francine have been teaching together for over 10 years and have very different but complementary teaching styles. But both agree that “There is no such thing as making a mistake. Each mark you make has value, and ‘accidents’ are the first steps to creativity! It’s about enjoying the journey.”
Susi and Francine set dynamic exercises that will and unlock your creativity, and the joy of having two tutors means there is plenty of time for individual help and guidance. Francine enjoys teaching art history, perspective and colour theory, “I like to understand how an artist achieved a particular effect.” And Susi loves to play with vibrant colour: “Let go, use your intuition and allow your imagination to take over!”
Each day in the studio students are encouraged to try a new medium or technique using watercolour, gouache and acrylic, and there will be opportunities to go out to draw and paint in inspiring secret locations with stunning views. By the end of the week everyone will have tried something new and gained confidence in their art journey.
If you want to develop your skills, find your style, experiment with new mediums this is the course for you!
Francine and Susi both live in London and regularly draw and teach together see – Art Splash London for more information.
“What an absolutely super week in Devon. The course was so informative and just great fun - Susi and Francine really helped me develop my art in a great setting. The atmosphere, accommodation and food is just perfect. Thoroughly recommend it!
Lee Lance, Reading
“Francine and Susi are inspirational teachers. Patient and encouraging throughout. They were able to accommodate all levels of experience. Everyone made significant progress. A tremendous week. I thoroughly recommend it.
Jane Bird, Berkshire
This course is amazing whether you are a beginner or intermediate. There’s lots of excellent tuition from Francine and Susie and great places to paint outdoors. It was great fun but we all learnt a lot too. In fact I framed two of my pieces of artwork as a reminder of what an enjoyable time I had. I would wholeheartedly recommend it.
Julia Milligan, Surrey
I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you for the brilliant course - I really enjoyed the course and learnt a lot!
Sarah Pennells, Hertfordshire
WHAT TO BRING FOR THIS COURSE
· A hard backed sketchbook
· 3B and 6B pencils
· A set of drawing pens - optional
· A set of artist quality watercolours and a set of acrylic paints
· Brushes
· An A3 pad of Watercolour paper 300gsm Cold pressed (Cass Art is good value)
· An apron - it can get messy!
· DO bring any materials you would like to try out, but we won’t be working with oil paints on this course.
The total price for this residential course is £753 + VAT (£904) including food, accommodation and your tuition.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£754) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
This total course price is £564 + VAT (£676) including your tuition and lunch each day.
At the point of booking/adding to cart, you are asked to pay a non-refundable* deposit of £150.
The remaining balance (£526) is payable three weeks before the course starts (either by bank transfer, cheque or card over the phone).
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
