Workshops

Artists should bookmark this page to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing diary, which for ease of use is set in alphabetical geographical order. It includes opportunities in the UK and throughout the world. This is the place where artists will find inspiration and courses run by professional artists, to aid their improvement. These details are also sent to 400 art groups across the UK on behalf of Creative Coverage members.

DORSET

BOTANY FOR ARTISTS AND WILDLIFE GARDENERS AT THE KINGCOMBE CENTRE, TOLLER PORCORUM, DORSET with Sally Pinhey.
A long weekend from Friday afternoon, to Sunday evening,  using the abundant wildlife specimens at Kingcombe, to follow and draw the life stories of plants and their interdependency with all nature.
10th, 11th and 12 May 2019. (tbc)  Workshop hours will be 9.30, to 4.30, with opportunities for further exploration of subjects after tea.
The Kingcombe Centre belonging to the Dorset Wildlife Trust lies in a valley near Maiden Newton in Dorset.  Address: Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester DT2 0EQ
Resident: £289 (tbc) pp includes 2 nights sole occupancy accommodation, full board including a home cooked breakfast, tea/cake, lunch and 3 course dinner, all tuition/activities.
Non- Residential: £209 (tbc) pp includes all of the above except accommodation and breakfast.
What to bring;   Outdoor clothes and walking shoes.   A list of drawing and painting materials will be sent on booking.
Ring The Kingcombe Centre on 01300 320 684 or Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HAMPSHIRE

Ongoing

Claire Wiltsher art classes. Suitable  for all ages and abilities, working from her heated studio in Lyndhurst (off the high street) 18 Romsey Road. SO43 7AA. (opposite Leisure Fayre, outdoor shop. Demonstrations, followed by personal one to one  support to help individuals reach their goal. Some materials available. Techniques in all areas of painting and  many areas of printmaking possible. Friendly and supportive. Term times only (Monday or Tuesday to be arranged).  9.30-11.30am or evening 6.30pm–8.30pm. Local parking available. For further details telephone Claire on 02380-284537. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Web: www.clairewiltsher.com

THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS  -  BOTANY FOR ARTISTS AND GARDENERS AT HILLIER GARDENS, ROMSEY, HANTS with Sally Pinhey.
A series of six linked exploratory workshops, to study and draw the life story of plants. Each workshop except the first starts with a review of home studies, sharing what we have discovered by following our own lines of interest. Coffee is followed by a presentation on the subject for the week with live examples, discussions and microscope observations.   After lunch in the cafe, the group focuses on drawing and painting their chosen specimens. Syllabus for 2019: Jan 6, Fruits, seeds, nuts and seed dispersal. Feb 3  Winter twigs and stem structures. Mar 3  Germination and growth. Apr 7  Leaves and photosynthesis.  May 5 Roots and vegetative reproduction.  June 2  flowers and sexual reproduction.
On the first Sunday of each month from January to June, 10 am to 4 pm.
In the light and comfortable education block at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hants SO51 0QA.
The modest price of under £350, with an early bird discount includes lunch and refreshments and a spiral bound work book worth £17. A list of materials of your own to bring will be provided.
Contact Sir Harold Hillier Gardens on 01794 369318 or Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LONDON

SUFFOLK

Laura Hart Glass fusing workshops. £250.

The glass studio environment.
Cutting, cold-working & design.
Planning firing schedules.

Glass Fusing & Kiln Forming Introductory course – 3 days £375
The glass studio environment.
Cutting, cold-working & design.
Planning firing schedules.
Kiln forming techniques.

Cavendish, Sudbury, Suffolk C010 8DA. Tel. 01787 282623; 07732 143227 Email. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.