Monday
Watercolour Painting
Tutor: Cathy Burkinshaw
Monday: 10 - 12.30pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 8th January – 18th March 2024
Half term: 12th February
A chance to explore watercolour in a relaxed and creative environment. We will take a broad approach to this sensitive and vibrant medium. Along with more traditional techniques, you will be encouraged to develop your own intuitive direction. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. This course will provide a practical understanding of the various ways watercolour can be used. The class will include exercises to explore different techniques, how to mix colour and apply paint, use of other water-soluble materials, eg, ink, pen and wash, gouache as well as analysing the methods and approaches of other watercolour artists. Students will need to bring their own materials. Some will be available to get started and advice can be given. £260 for 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Experimental Life Drawing
Tutor: Joe Barrow
Monday mornings: 10.00am - 12.30pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 8th January – 18th March 2024
Half term: 12th February
Throw away your pencils, it's time to try something new. This course looks at approaching life drawing in a fun, new way. Every week we will be drawing from the model over a variety of poses and timings using different techniques and materials. The aim of this course is to enable you to discover a new form of artistic expression. Whether you have never tried drawing from a model, or have many years experience, this course will open your mind to new possibilities when drawing the figure. Large scale or small? Charcoal or biro? Masking tape or an eraser - we will be trying them all. £280 for 10 weeks. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Experiment Painting & Print-making
Tutor: Sue McQueen
Monday Afternoons: 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm
AUTUMN TERM: 2nd October - 11th December
NEW SPRING TERM: 8th January – 18th March 2024
Half term: 12th February
This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced. You will learn how to experiment with materials and, using your own personal themes, you will learn to use a sketchbook and to explore and expand your approach to painting. Through brief exercises and demonstrations, you will explore some of the basics of painting and printmaking (without a press) including composition, colour mixing and applying paint. You will also learn about other artist’s work and have the opportunity to discuss your own work in a supportive and friendly environment. This course is a great way to learn and develop new skills as well as refreshing your knowledge of the basics. £280 for 10 weeks. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Getting Started with Oil Painting
Tutor: Joe Barrow
Monday afternoons: 1.30pm – 4.00pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 8th January – 18th March 2024
Half term: 12th February
This course is designed to get you familiar with using oil paints. Although centred around portraiture it explores the basic techniques that you can carry forward and easily apply to other painting genres. You will learn to make an underpainting known as a grisaille painting, and another technique using a mix of basic colours known as the Zorn palette. You will be working from photos for the first weeks, and then from life with a model for the second half of the course. £280 for 10 weeks.
For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Experimental Painting and Print Making
Tutor: Sue McQueen
Monday evenings: 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
AUTUMN TERM: 2nd October - 11th December
NEW SPRING TERM: 8th January – 18th March 2024
Half term: 12th February
This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced. You will learn how to experiment with materials and, using your own personal themes, you will learn to use a sketchbook and to explore and expand your approach to painting. Through brief exercises and demonstrations, you will explore some of the basics of painting and printmaking (without a press) including composition, colour mixing and applying paint. You will also learn about other artist’s work and have the opportunity to discuss your own work in a supportive and friendly environment. This course is a great way to learn and develop new skills awell as refreshing your knowledge of the basics. £280 for 10 weeks. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Evening Life Drawing
Tutor: Joe Barrow
Monday Evenings: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 8th January – 18th March 2024
Half term: 12th February
Each week a different model will present a variety of poses which allows students to progress from quick warm up exercises to a longer 45 minute pose, ideal for those who want to produce a more detailed study or a quick painting. This class is suitable for students of all abilities, with encouragement and drawing tips from tutor Joe who encourages students to find their own methods to interpret the human form. £280 for 10 weeks.
For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Tuesday
Painting for the More Experienced Artist
Teacher: Barbara Jackson
Tuesday morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 9th January – 19th March
Half term: 13th February
This class is for students with experience in painting. The aim is that members will contribute to group critiques in a constructive and analytical manner to further progress and artistic sensibilities. The tutor will offer themes for each term but it is hoped and expected that the students will suggest techniques and projects they should like to explore. A democratic outcome for each term will be settled upon. Any medium may be employed but specific workshops e.g. pastel, water colour etc can be offered if desired. £275 per 10 week term. For further information please email info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Drawing and Painting 4 All NEW TUTOR
Tutor: Sally Jo Caddy
Tuesday morning 10 am - 12:30 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 9th January – 19th March
Half term: 13th February
This is a mixed ability drawing and painting class suitable for all levels and abilities. There is a relaxed and sociable atmosphere with art activities and instruction provided by the tutor or students can bring their own projects to work on. £260 for a 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Drawing and Painting 4 All NEW TUTOR
Tutor: Sally Jo Caddy
Tuesday afternoon 1.30 - 4 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 9th January – 19th March
Half term: 13th February
This is a mixed ability drawing and painting class suitable for all levels and abilities. There is a relaxed and sociable atmosphere with art activities and instruction provided by the tutor or students can bring their own projects to work on. £260 for a 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Clay Sculpture Modelling
Tutor: David Waller
Tuesday afternoon: 2 - 5 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 9th January – 19th March
Half term: 13th February
This course provides expert tuition in building and modelling with clay and is suitable for beginners, improvers and advanced levels. Sculptures inspired from life and occasionally portraiture as well more as abstract and personal projects can be covered through-out this course. There is a life model in every class. Additional workshops for preparing and finishing your sculptures will be added if numbers permit. There is a fee for clay and firing of the finished works based on size. £315 per 10 week term.
For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Click here to book a class now
Clay Sculpture Modelling
Tutor: David Waller
Tuesday evening: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 9th January – 19th March
Half term: 13th February
This course provides expert tuition in building and modelling with clay and is suitable for beginners, improvers and advanced levels. Sculptures inspired from life and occasionally portraiture as well more as abstract and personal projects can be covered through-out this course. There is a life model in every class. Additional workshops for preparing and finishing your sculptures will be added if numbers permit. There is a fee for clay and firing of the finished works based on size. £315 per 10 week term.
For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Click here to book a class now
Wednesday
Watercolour Painting
Tutor: Cathy Burkinshaw
Wednesday morning: 10 - 12.30pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 10th January - 20th March
Half term: 14th February
A chance to explore watercolour in a relaxed and creative environment. We will take a broad approach to this sensitive and vibrant medium. Along with more traditional techniques, you will be encouraged to develop your own intuitive direction. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. This course will provide a practical understanding of the various ways watercolour can be used. The class will include exercises to explore different techniques, how to mix colour and apply paint, use of other water-soluble materials, eg, ink, pen and wash, gouache as well as analysing the methods and approaches of other watercolour artists. Students will need to bring their own materials. Some will be available to get started and advice can be given. £260 for 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525 Click here to book a class now
Portrait painting
Tutor: William Foyle
Wednesday morning: 9.45 - 12.15pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 10th January - 20th March
Half term: 14th February
A portrait class offering students the opportunity to paint in oils, acrylic, gouache or watercolour from a single pose. Open to students of all abilities. This class will be based on one pose every class, giving each student the chance to devote each session to one or more pieces. We will take a broad approach to painting the model, whether it be with more traditional techniques or to pursue your own intuitive direction to painting. We will also be looking at the work of the masters to help guide us through. This class will also include ways to explore different techniques, how to mix colour and apply paint. Students will need to bring their own materials. Some materials can be bought at the Art Stables to get started and advice can be given. (use of any other mediums other than paint is also encouraged). £280 for 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Silk Painting
Tutor: Lucy Alterman
Wednesday afternoon: 1.30 – 4.00pm
NEW SPRING TERM: Wednesday 10th January – 7th February 2024
Discover the joys of silk painting, exploring effects of wet and dry painting, printing, transfer, marbling, alcohol and salt technqiues. Create a beautiful silk scarf to treasure. We will work freestyle off the frame to build up textural layers and use watercolour flowing effects inspired by natural forms. The techniques are easy to learn and allow freedom of expression for all levels with the innate sheen of the silk bringing colours and designs vividly to life.
£165 for 5 week term all materials included. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Life Drawing
Tutor: William Foyle
Wednesday afternoon: 1 - 4 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 10th January - 20th March
Half term: 14th February
Students will be guided through the use of various media to explore the human form, developing their observational skills with an awareness of form, line, tone and colour. This class is for all levels, from first time beginner to experienced artist. Although called life drawing, other mediums such as inks, pastels and paint may be employed. By studying the traditional discipline of life drawing, you will learn how to draw and gain an understanding of the human body and greatly improve your hand-eye coordination and drawing and painting skills. There is a life model in every class. £295 for 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Thursday
Beginners Intuitive & Abstract Painting
Tutor: Julia Burton
Thursday mornings: 9.45 - 12.45 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 11th January – 21st March
Half term: 15th February
A beginners painting class where you will learn the art of intuitive painting and explore the process of creating rather than only focusing on the finished product. You don't need to be able to draw to create wonderful art works. We will be exploring how to approach the paper/canvas with paint application, mark making, texture choice, warm vs cool colours, colour theory, collage, paint layering using acrylics and lots more. Intuitive painting will let you express yourself and you will be amazed at what you can create with intelligent mark making. £275 for a 10 week term.
To enrol please contact Julia directly at: julia@burton.net or t. 07811 331092
Portrait Painting and Drawing
Tutor: Jess Miller
Thursday mornings: 10 - 12.30 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 11th January – 21st March
Half term: 15th February
Portrait painting and drawing class from the model. These classes teach the fundamentals of portrait painting from life by giving guidance on proportion and anatomy as well as affording artists the chance to develop their style and ability to capture the subject. Beginners, intermediate and advanced welcome. £280 per 10 week term.
For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Click here to book a class now
Beginners Oil Painting - Drawing with a Brush
Tutor: Julia Burton
Thursday afternoons: 2 - 5 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 11th January – 21st March
Half term: 15th February
This class is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have some past experience but would like a reminder of the basics, with a view to getting back into regular practice. This class will teach you the fundamentals of oil painting. You will learn to:
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appreciate the qualities of painting with oils
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learn how to set out your palette and mix colours
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develop effective brush techniques
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learn to blend ‘wet on wet’ paint on the canvas
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put the ‘grisaille method’ into practice
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an understanding of basic colour theory
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learn how to prepare various supports
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continue learning the fundamental techniques of drawing including contour line, volume, tonal values, composition, scale, colour theory and much more.
£275 for a 10 week term. To enrol please contact Julia directly at: julia@burton.net or t. 07811 331092
Figure & Portrait Modelling in Clay
Tutor: Jess Miller
Thursday Afternoons: 2pm-5pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 11th January – 21st March
Half term: 15th February
Working from the Human form to develop observation and modelling skills, students will learn to make full figure statues or portrait busts from the life model. Tuition will cover the basics of proportion and anatomy while encouraging a creative approach. There will be a life model in every class. Suitable for all levels of experience. Course materials included. £315 per 10 session term + firing of individual sculptures. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Water-based Landscape Painting 5 week course Tutor: Jose Sanchez Sánchez Peinado
Thursday evenings: 6.30 - 9.00 pm
NEW SPRINGTERM: 11th January – 8th February 2024
Dive into the expansive world of water-based media and learn how to capture the majesty of landscapes. This course will guide you through a variety of water-based techniques, from classic watercolour to acrylics and inks. We'll tackle different elements in nature, from the transient beauty of skies to the solidity of rocks and paths. Whether you're using traditional watercolour or experimenting with other water-based media, you'll learn how to make your landscapes come alive. £140 for 5 week course.
For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Click here to book a class now
Friday
Figure and Portrait Modelling in Clay
Tutor: Jess Miller
Fridays 10 am - 1 pm
NEW SPRING TERM: 12th January – 22nd March
Half Term: 16th February
Working from the Human form to develop observation and modelling skills, students will learn to make full figure statues or portrait busts from the life model. Tuition will cover the basics of proportion and anatomy while encouraging a creative approach. There will be a life model in every class. Suitable for all levels of experience. Course materials included. £315 per 10 session term + firing of individual sculptures. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Saturday
Sunday
Academic Drawing for Children
Tutor: Eugenia Alekseyev
10 am -11:30 am - young group for children 7-11 years old
11 am -1.00 pm - senior group for children 12-up
NEW SPRING TERM: 14th January - 24th March
Half term: 18th February
During this course children will learn fundamentals of academic drawing by studying the main geometric shapes, values and tonal shading, the laws of perspective and composition. We plan to cover the following topics: 1) Introduction 2) Laws of Composition 3) Linear perspective of the cube, cuboid & spherical shapes 4) Simple still-lifes. Children will do observational drawings from life to help them recognise geometrical shapes and develop realistic drawing skills in a fun way. £200 for 10 week term, all materials included.
(trial class - £20).For more information or to book please email: eugenia.alekseyev@gmail.com or t. 0771 4749 784
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