Monday
Drawing & Painting
Tutor: Jessica Miller
Monday: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring term: 13th January - 23rd March
Summer term: 20th April - 6th July
Postponed
Jess believes that as well as learning, the most important thing is your enjoyment of the experience. These classes are open to any level for students to develop their individual practice in drawing and water-based painting media. Composition and colour will be explored either through representational or abstract approaches. Various imaginative, observational and project-based subjects can be studied as themes. Jess treats each student individually and will give guidance and practical advice. £185 per 10 session term. £100 for 5 week term. £25 per drop-in class. For further information and to book please email: jessmillerart@gmail.com
Exploring Drawing & Painting
Tutor: Jenny Rymer
Monday: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring Term: 13th January - 23rd March
Summer term: 4th May - 13th July
Postponed
A stimulating, creative and structured course working in various drawing and painting techniques and media to develop your skills in pastels, oils or acrylics. Exploring line, form, composition and colour, students will work from still life, natural forms and a portraiture sitting by a clothed model.
£210 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please email jennyrymer@btinternet.com or tel. 07840530466
Photography: Beginners
Tutor: Patrick Gorman
Monday: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring Term: 13th January - 23rd March
Postponed
This practical and stimulating course is designed for the beginner/improver and will take place in a relaxed and friendly environment. The key camera controls will be covered so that students will be able to quickly and efficiently take pictures under a variety of situations. Key areas including composition, exposure, lenses and accessories will be covered so that students will gain confidence when using their camera and increase their ability to create interesting and personal images.
£210 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please contact Patrick on
t. 0796 806 3813 or email info@patrickgormanphoto.com
Develop Your Painting
Tutor: Monica Chrys
Monday 1.30 - 4.30 pm
Spring Term: 13th January - 23rd March
Summer Term: 11th May - 20th July
Postponed
This painting course focuses on improving colour knowledge and painting skills. It will be a stimulating and informative course teaching the fundamentals of good painting: colour theory, composition and mark making. Through five different projects, using both observational and abstract approaches, students will be encouraged to develop their own painting style and abilities.
£210 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please email Monica at emailcorres-monica@yahoo.co.uk
KidsDoArt - Monday After-School Club
Tutor: Trudie Stephenson
Monday: 4 - 5 pm. For ages: 6 - 9 years
Spring Term: 6th January - 30th March
Summer term: 20th April - 20th July
Postponed
Kids Do Art are passionate about teaching children art. We offer a range of exciting 2D and 3D projects that have been developed to encourage creativity and to broaden visual language. This is a wonderful way for children to learn techniques and to express their creativity under the supervision of professional artists. skill will be learnt in drawing, painting, model making and design.
12 week term, inclusive of all materials: £156. KDA offer a sibling discount of 10%. Students from the Akiva school years 1 & 2 can start from 3.30 pm with collection at 3.15 pm for an extra fee of £24. Years 3 and above can be collected at 3.45 pm for an extra fee £12 or can come independently with travelers from Akiva. For more information or to book please contact Trudie on t. 07977414319 or email: trudie@kidsdoart.co.uk
KidsDoArt - Strictly Drawing
Tutor: Trudie Stephenson
Monday: 3.45/4 - 5 pm (ages 5 - 7)
Spring Term: 6th January - 30th March
Summer term: 20th April - 20th July
Postponed
A Kids Do Art class, simply, strictly for drawing. 12 week term, inclusive of all materials: £156. Students from the Akiva school can start from 3.30 pm with collection from Akiva at 3.15 pm for an extra fee of £24. For more information or to book please contact Trudie: t. 07977414319 or email: trudie@kidsdoart.co.uk
Teen Yoga
With Lauren Hasseck
Monday: 5.30 - 6.30 pm (ages 13 - 19)
Spring term: 6th January - 23rd March
Postponed
Lauren has been practicing Yoga since she was nineteen and trained to become a Yoga teacher under the highly acclaimed Yoga London teacher training programme. Expect to move with the breath in a mindful, strong, alignment based flowing sequence to create space and freedom in the body and mind. Her goal is to inspire her students to maintain a regular practice and experience life from a healthy, happy and peaceful place. £10 per class. £85 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please email: lauren@theyogaclub.net or tel. 0797 1639 045.
Fernside Evening Life Drawing Classes
Tutor: Clare Grossman
Monday: 7 - 9 pm
Spring Term: 13th January - 23rd March
Summer term: 20th April - 29th June
Postponed
Suitable for beginners & experienced artists, this uniquely structured class develops & supports each student through a variety of creative and technical exercises aimed at unlocking individual creativity and style. Taught by artist Clare Grossman MA, these dynamic sessions are proven to build confidence and ability quickly, culminating in a wide variety of original drawing. Complimentary art materials & refreshments included. £199 per 12 week term. For further information or to book: Clare t. 0780 343 7444 or email: claregrossman1@gmail.com
Tuesday
Painting for the More Experienced Artist
Teacher: Barbara Jackson
Tuesday: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Spring Term: 14th January - 24th March 2020
Summer Term: 28th April - 7th July
Postponed
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, watercolour etc can be offered if desired.
£215 per 10 week term. For further information please email: info@artstables.co.uk
Drawing and Painting 4 All
Tutor: Nicholas Merton
Tuesday morning 10 am - 12:30 pm and Tuesday afternoon 1.30 - 4 pm
Spring Term: 14th January - 24th March
Summer Term: 28th April - 7th July
Postponed
This is a mixed ability drawing and painting class suitable for all levels and abilities. Everyone welcome and basic course materials provided. 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 with one to one feed-back given by Nick, unless specified otherwise by the student.
£170 for a 10 week term. Drop-in class: £20 For further information or to book, please email nicholas.merton@yahoo.co.uk
Drawing Comics & Cartoons for Children
Teacher: Sally Ann Hickman
Tuesdays: 4 - 5.30 pm for ages: 7 - 11 years
Spring Term: 21st January - 31st March
Summer Term: 28th April - 7th July
Postponed
Learn how to draw cartoon characters with step by step instructional lessons. Discover how to write and draw your own comic strips and invent your own cartoon world. £150 for a 10 week course. £15 trial/drop-in class. All materials included. For more information or to book please email: sallyshinystars@hotmail.com to book now.
Clay Sculpture Modelling
Tutor: David T. Waller
Tuesday afternoon 2 - 5 pm or evening 6.30 - 9.30 pm
Spring Term: 21st January - 31st March
Summer Term: 12th May - 21st July
Postponed
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.
£260 per 10 week term. £200 per 7 week term. For further information or to book please email: dtwaller@hotmail.com or tel. David: 0789 0099 432
Guitar
Tutor: Patrick Naylor
Spring Term: 14th January - 24th March
Summer Term: 28th April - 7th July
Postponed
Improvers: 6.30 to 7.30 pm
Intermediate: 7.30 to 8.30 pm
Jazz/Advanced: 8.30 to 9.30 pm
Learn the guitar with Patrick Naylor, guitarist, composer and tutor in small group classes. These classes are a fun, sociable way to learn classic hits on the guitar with others and in a small class setting with classes offered for most levels. For further information go to the Photography and Music page or email Patrick.
£100 per 10 week term. To book please email Patrick at: patnq@yahoo.co.uk
Experimental Drawing & Painting
Tutor: Simon Foxall
Time: 7 - 9.30 pm
Spring Term: 14th January - 31st March
Summer term: 28th April - 7th July
Postponed
Simon encourages his students to push their boundaries, explore, take creative risks and surprise themselves with what they can make. On this structured, tutor led, course, students explore, experiment and have fun while improving their drawing and painting skills through creative exercises led by Simon. Simon can help students to develop the conceptual elements of their work but he also believes in the energy of pure instinctive mark-making. Classes comprise of exercises in exploration and experimentation with the aim of developing individual practice and peer critique in a supportive and encouraging environment.
£225 per 10 week term. Materials included. For more information or to book please email info@artstables.co.uk or tel. 0203 302 5525
Wednesday
Contemporary Approaches to Exploring the Human Form
With: Simon Foxall
Wednesday: 10 am - 12:30 pm
Postponed
Working from male and female models and using a range of poses and art materials with structured teaching, this course will push the boundaries of current life drawing practice and portraiture in exciting and experimental ways. Working from the live model, you will use a variety of unusual approaches including painting, drawing and collage. You will learn about proportion, tone, line, scale and mark making through a series of exercises to depict the human form, both face and body. Come with an open mind to enjoy experimentation, a range of ideas and create compelling images of the human head and form. For beginners as well as intermediate artists.
£115 for the 5 week course. For further information or to book please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Photography - Street Life & Documentary.
Tutor: Patrick Gorman
Wednesday: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring Term: 15th January - 25th March
Postponed
This practical and stimulating course is designed for the improver/intermediate photographer and will take place in a relaxed and friendly environment and will occasionally be held on locations tbc. The key camera controls will be revised in greater detail so as to improve skills and technique. Students will ultimately be able to quickly and efficiently take pictures under a variety of situations. For more information please go to Photography and Music page. £210 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please email: info@patrickgormanphoto.com
Watercolour Painting
Tutor: Linda Nissen Samuels
Wednesday morning: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring Term: 15th January - 25th March
Summer Term: 22nd April - 8th July
Postponed
Linda passionately believes anyone can create art to their satisfaction and enjoy it as well! Linda’s classes are non-competitive, relaxed, yet structured. Each student is treated individually and shown how to draw bottles, vases, flowers, trees, people, perspective and colour theory. From then on the artist is encouraged to work in any medium they choose. Linda will give guidance as they go along. Students may choose watercolours, oil or acrylic.
£200 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please email: basil.linda@gmail.com
Yoga Nidre
Tutor: Robert Wallis
Wednesdays: 1 - 1.45 pm
Postponed
Yoga Nidre is a simple relaxation practice done lying down. It’s a lovely way to recharge your batteries, particularly for busy people. This practice explores the border between being awake and asleep with qualified Yoga Nidra instructor Robert Wallis and can help ease anxiety, stress and depression and improve sleeping, creativity and general well-being. £9 per class. For further information or to book, please email robarti@talktalk.net. t. 07836 281 147
Wednesday Life Drawing
Tutor: Jenny Rymer.
Wednesday afternoon: 1 - 4 pm
Spring Term: 15th January - 25th March
Summer Term: 6th May - 15th July
Postponed
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. This course is called life drawing but other mediums such as inks, pastels and paint may be employed. By studying the traditional Art 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.
£210 for 10 week term. For further information or to book please email info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Photography - People Photography
Tutor: Patrick Gorman
Wednesday: 7 - 9.30 pm
Spring Term: 15th January - 25th March
Postponed
This practical and stimulating course is designed for the improver and will take place in a relaxed and friendly environment. Increase your photography skills/confidence and therefore your ability to create interesting and personal images of people. The use of natural and artificial lighting will be explored both on location and in the studio with tutor Patrick Gorman (formerly of The Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute).
£210 per 10 week term. To book, please contact: info@patrickgormanphoto.com
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Thursday
Beginners Intuitive & Abstract Painting
Tutor: Julia Burton
Thursday mornings: 9.45 - 12.30 pm
Autumn Term: 24th September - 3rd December 2020
Half term 29th October
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 and lots more. Intuitive painting will let you express yourself and you will be amazed at what you can create with intelligent mark making.
£230 for a 10 week term. For further information or to book please contact: julia@burton.net or t. 07811 331092
Yoga Journey with Kerrie
Tutor: Kerrie Josephs
Thursday: 9.15 - 10.30 am & 8 - 9.15 pm
Spring Term: 9th January - 2nd April
Postponed
Yoga makes a lot of promises and Kerrie believes you can achieve these promises if you find the right teacher and commit to a regular yoga practice. Kerrie invites you to join her on this 10 week course where she will guide you on your own personal Yoga Journey. Expect to feel stronger, energized, more positive and focused. Kerrie starts from the very beginning with breathing, meditation and a combination of classic Hatha and Iyengar postures. £120 for a 10 week course. For further information or to book please contact: kerriejosephs@gmail.com
Portrait Painting
Tutor: Simon Foxall
Thursday 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring Term: 16th January - 2nd April
Summer term: 30th April - 9th July
Postponed
Portrait painting class from the model. This course teaches beginner artists the fundamentals of portrait painting by giving guidance on proportion and anatomy as well as affording artists the chance to develop their style and ability to capture the subject. Simon Foxall is an inspiring portrait painter and tutor and will cover portraiture in a range of mediums, including sessions on drawing and oil painting. Materials included. £230 per 10 week term. For further information or to book please email: or t. 0203 302 5525.
Beginners Oil Painting - Drawing through to Painting
Tutor: Julia Burton
Thursday afternoons: 2 - 5 pm
Autumn Term: 24th September - 3rd December 2020
Half term 29th October
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.
£230 for a 10 week term. For further information or to book please contact: julia@burton.net or tel: 07811 331092
KidsDoArt: Thursday After School Club
Teacher: Trudie Stephenson
Thursday: 3.30 - 4.30 pm (ages 5 - 7). 4 - 5 pm (ages 8 - 11).
Spring Term: 9th January - 2nd April
Summer Term: 23rd April - 16th July
Postponed
KidsDoArt are passionate about teaching children art. We don’t just play, we teach, nurture and develop your child’s creativity. We offer a range of exciting 2-D and 3-D projects that have been developed to encourage creativity and to broaden visual language. This is a wonderful way for children to learn technique and to express their creativity under the supervision of professional artists. Skills will be developed in painting, drawing and model making. Lessons in perspective, colour, contrast and composition will also be introduced.
12 week term: £156 inclusive of all materials. Students from Akiva School years 1 & 2 can start from 3.30pm - 5pm with collection at 3.15pm for an extra fee of £24. Years 3 and above can be collected at 3.45 pm for an extra fee of £12 or they can come independently with travellers from Akiva. We offer a sibling discount of 10%. For more information or to book please email trudie@kidsdoart.co.uk or t. 07977 4143 19
Yoga Journey for Girls in Years 6, 7 and 8
Tutor: Kerrie Josephs
Thursday 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Postponed
Yoga Journey for Girls follows a theme of Transitions and takes students on a progressive journey, designed to strengthen the body, calm the mind and improve overall well-being, self awareness and confidence. Complete beginners are welcome, no experience is necessary. Yoga Journey offers the full spectrum of Yoga practise:
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Mindful movement
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Postures (asanas)
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Breathing techniques (pranayama)
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Mantras (positive affirmations)
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Guided Meditation
Kerrie is a DBS checked yoga teacher, trained and insured by The British Wheel of Yoga. 8 session term: £96 (£12 per 60 minute session, all necessary props for practice provided). If you are interested in signing your child up please email: kerriejosephs@gmail.com
Expressive Drawing and Painting Foundation
Tutor: Francesco Poiana
Thursdays 7 - 9.30 pm
Spring Term:16th January - 26th March
Summer Term: 23rd April - 2nd July
Postponed
On this varied, structured, tutor led drawing and painting course, Francesco will lead both traditional such as realistic drawing and painting from still-life and more expressive workshops, where he encourages students to use the subject and materials in a freer manner with less concern for reality and more for expression.
This course covers many different types of mediums such as the use of pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolour, inks, acrylics and oils, taking natural forms and other artist's work as inspiration and including some practical art theory lessons.
This is a foundational course on which beginner students can learn the fundamentals of all different types of drawing and painting and more experienced artists can continue their practice, deepen their knowledge of the different mediums and experience some expressive workshops.
£225 per 10 week term. £125 per 5 weeks. £25 for a 1-off trial class. Course materials included. For further information or to book please email: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Friday
Clay Sculpture: Figure and Portrait Modelling
Tutor: Jessica Miller
Fridays 10 am - 1 pm
Spring term: 17th January - 27th March
Summer term: 24th April - 10th July
Postponed
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. £255 per 10 session term. £155 per 5 session term. one-off trial class: £25. One sculpture firing included per term. Additional firings and works larger than 30 cm by 30 cm are an extra £10. For information or to book please contact: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Expressive Drawing & Painting Foundation
Tutor: Francesco Poiana
Friday: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Spring Term: 17th January - 27th March
Summer Term: 24th April - 3rd July
On this varied and structured, tutor led, drawing and painting course, Francesco will lead both traditional such as realistic drawing and painting from still-life and more expressive workshops, where he encourages students to use the subject and materials in a freer manner with less concern for reality and more for expression.This course covers many different types of mediums such as the use of pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolour, inks, acrylics and oils, taking natural forms and other artist's work as inspiration and including some practical art theory lessons.This is a foundational course on which beginner students can learn the fundamentals of all different types of drawing and painting and more experienced artists can continue their practice, deepen their knowledge of the different mediums and experience some expressive workshops.
£225 per 10 week term, £125 for a 5 week term, 1-off trail class: £25. Course Materials included. Suitable for all levels. For further information or to book please contact: info@artstables.co.uk or t. 0203 302 5525
Photography - Advanced
Tutor: Patrick Gorman
Friday 10 am - 12.30 pm. Studio 3 (upstairs).
Spring Term: 17th January - 27th March
Postponed
This practical course is designed for the experienced photographer & will take place in a relaxed & friendly environment. The key camera controls will be explored in greater detail to improve skills & technique. Ultimately, the goal will be for students to take pictures quickly and efficiently in a variety of situations. Revision of work will be continued. Photoshop and the production of a portfolio will be covered. These courses will be similar in content to the City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3 photography courses. 10 week term: £210 For further information or to book, please email:
Beginners to Improvers Drawing & Portraiture: Pencils, Charcoals, Pastels.
Tutor: Michelle Baker
Friday: 1 - 3 pm
Spring term: 17th January - 27th March
Learn drawing and portraiture with pencils, charcoal and pastels. Michelle feels anyone can learn with a step by step approach. Lots of tuition provided. 1. Learn about colour 2. Draw pictures you love! 3. Learn various techniques. Pencils, medium charcoal sticks, pastels and paper are recommended to bring but materials can be provided for the first lesson. This is a class for beginners but improver artists also welcome. £150 per 10 week term. Trial class: £15. For further information or to book please tel. Michelle on: 07707266664
Saturday
Yoga Workshop
Tutor: Sara Fusaro
Saturday 10 am - 12.30 pm
Next date:Postponed
For further information or to book please email: yoga@sara-fusaro.co.uk
Sunday
Academic Drawing for Children
Tutor: Eugenia Alekseyev
Sunday: 11 am – 12.30 pm. Ages 6+
Sunday: 12 - 1.30 pm. Ages 10+
Spring term: 12th Jan - 29th March
Postponed
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 realist drawing skills in a fun way.
£150 for 10 week term. Materials included. For more information or to book please
email: eugenia.alekseyev@gmail.com or t. 0771 4749 784
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Art Insider Sunday Art Classes for Teens and Tweens
Tutor: Trudie Stephenson
Sunday 9.45 am - 11.15 am. Age: 10 - 13 yrs
Spring term: 12th Jan - 29th March
Summer term: 10th May - 12th July
Postponed
Our Spring Term will concentrate on observational drawing and painting and students will be introduced to techniques that will help to broaden their visual language and build confidence in their development and art practice.
£120 per 8 week term. All materials included. There is a sibling discount of 10%. For further information or to book please contact Trudie: t. 07977414319 or email: trudie@kidsdoart.co.uk
Kids Do Art Sunday Classes
Tutor: Trudie Stephenson
Sunday 11.30 am - 1 pm. Ages 6 - 9
Spring term: 12th Jan - 29th March
Summer term enrolling now: 10th May - 12th July
Postponed
We offer a range of exciting 2D and 3D projects that have been developed to encourage creativity and to broaden visual language. This is a wonderful way for children to learn technique and to express their creativity under the supervision of professional artists. Skills will be developed in drawing, painting and sculpture.
£120 per 8 week term. All materials included. There is a sibling discount of 10%. For further information or to book please contact Trudie t. 07977414319 or email: trudie@kidsdoart.co.uk
