Workshops are organized throughout the year, led by experienced tutors, for a reasonable fee. These are open to all members on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Painting from Life Models can also be arranged, for an additional fee, when sufficient numbers make this viable.

Saturday February 9

Brian Weaver (Afternoon only)

Pencil and Charcoal Portraits.

This workshop will develop an understanding of advanced drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal and pastel.

Saturday March 8

Christine Russell

How to Make Your Pictures Appear 3D

This workshop will identify and explore the essential elements needed to produce a 3 dimensional image on a 2-dimensional surface. Will include exercises to hone observation and drawing skills and then a 'bigger picture' in the medium of your choice.

Saturday April 26

Paul Weaver

Ways with Water and Reflections

A chance to experiment and try out a variety of techniques for handling water in all its forms, from rushing rivers and surf to lakes and puddles.

Saturday May 17

Robin Gray

Still Life in Mixed Media 'Towards Abstraction'

We will work from a large group of objects on an A2 paper making use of the materials properties i.e. how they work together or against each other. It is likely that some students if they wish could move towards abstraction.

Saturday June 21

Paul Weaver

Sketching From Life - The Clothed Figure

Drawing from the clothed figure using principles, form, structure and tone that can be applied to all subjects from still life to landscape. How do we apply foreshortening to legs and arms and also trees?

Saturday July 5

Kate Lynch RWA

Expressive Landscape

Students to do some research on the Somerset Levels or other favourite expansive landscapes and skies before the workshop, medium will be charcoal and limited palette of pastels. Working on large supports.

Saturday September TBA

If she is able, Glo Willams RWA, details to be announced later

Saturday October 11

Rita Dee

Composition – Putting it all together

Short practical exercises exploring different aspects of composition, leading to a single composition using media of own choice.

Saturday November TBA

If there seems to be a need for a workshop. Let me know who or what you would like.