Enjoy the deeply peaceful technique of Chinese brush painting. Be led in the traditional manner of the six principles applied to the subjects of the four seasons, using the four treasures of bamboo brush, rice paper, inkstone and ink stick.
Pencils come in a wide variety and can include pastel pencils, ink, graphite, colour pencils and even water-soluble graphite. Linda will explore with you each of these different drawing mediums as she introduces you to how they work and how to get the best results from each.
Do you have a collection of saved and interesting paper, tear outs, bits of fabric and general stuff you have been saving, have wanted to use but never have – for years? Take a journey into self-expression through creative layering and collage.
From simple charcoal warm-ups to finished paintings and drawings, in this course, you'll explore a range of multi-media - watercolour, charcoal, pencil, ink and wash, and oils.
Capture the magnificence of nature with this introduction to the world of landscape painting. Supported by individual tuition and guidance, you’ll explore styles, techniques, composition and concepts, and various ways of observing nature.
Take a journey into the meditative world of Japanese ink painting or Sumie. You'll explore the traditional, contemporary and creative styles of Oriental brush painting and how to work with the four treasures: ink, inkstone, brushes and papers.
If you've always wanted to learn to draw but didn't know where to start, this is the course for you. Start out on your creative journey - learn all the basic concepts and techniques you need to know to get started.
This is a beginner’s course, so let’s start at the very beginning!
Get surprising and creative results with the Japanese print technique of Mokulito. This drawing, design and printing course combines the graphic qualities of Japanese woodblock with the tonality of stone lithography, using a wood surface instead of stone.
Using seedpods, leaves, and other natural forms as inspiration, you will learn a variety of techniques and materials for creating appealing watercolour paintings.
Be inspired by the ocean and beach scapes - learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas to capture the light and moods of the sea. Travel with your class to the coast to sketch in the open air, then return to the classroom to paint..
Rediscover your enthusiasm for art and discover painting talents you didn't know you had. You'll be moving to the beat while you splash paint across your canvas with an awesome playlist!
Learn to sketch simple loose impressions of your day. Capture your daily activities and special moments quickly and easily using a small purse-sized sketch kit. Take it with you everywhere you go to build upon an illustrated journal of your life
Explore the world of still life, and discover new ways to work with this versatile and luminous medium. This is the course to expand your existing technique in drawing and painting and gain confidence to move forward in your watercolour journey.
The beauty of watercolour requires an understanding of the medium's relationship with water – an element that can make it a daunting proposition. Working with internationally recognised teacher Terry Jarvis, be supported to develop the necessary foundational skills to paint beautiful watercolours.
Pastel is versatile and overflowing with rich colours -but managing these colours can be tricky. Explore pastels through various colour lenses to produce some gorgeous small artworks, great for gifts or that small spot on your wall.
Watercolour and ink make a good combination. In this course, you'll draw and paint leaves, flowers, and still life to explore their differences and compatibility.
This is a perfect gateway class for absolute watercolour beginners. Learn the basics of watercolours through creative exercises and demonstrations, then spend afternoons working on a range of works including landscape, figurative, animal, bird and flowers.