courses
Art Courses at City Arts Newbury in Berkshire
Art Courses for 2018 at City Arts
Atmospheric Landscapes & Seascapes in Pastels with Kevin Scully (3days)
Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th, Friday 31st August, 10am – 4pm
This 3 day course explores the various ways that soft pastels can be used in conjunction with other traditional mediums such as ink, watercolour and gouache, to create fresh and lively pictures.
The basic principles of drawing in pastels and the various techniques that can be employed in their use are investigated through demonstration and one-to-one tuition.
Pastel is a versatile medium that can be used to create detailed drawings as well as lively, spontaneous ‘paintings’. Colour harmony and composition will feature strongly in our investigation of this exciting medium.
There will be plenty of opportunity for experimentation using a variety of materials and a range of different surfaces.
Age: Adults
Cost: £170 (including 3 days & all materials)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Collagraph Printing & Viscosity Inks Weekend with Pam Hardman
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September, 10am – 4pm
On the first day, we will learn to make Collagraph plates to create highly embossed, sculptural imagery.
We will use various malleable and sculptural materials to create a range of marks, tones and textures on the plates.
Working on one or two plates we will print from the plates, using an etching press, and cover mixing inks, combining colours, over printing, masking, intaglio and relief methods of printing.
On the second day we will continue printing from the plates using various methods including viscosity inking to produce beautifully embossed, richly coloured prints
Age: Adults
Cost: £140
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Printing Techniques & Mixed Media Weekend with Karen Carter
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th September, 10am – 4pm
A fun weekend exploring a variety of printing and transfer techniques, suitable for use on both paper and fabric.
Combine these experiments with collage, stencilling, ink and hand-stitch to produce a wealth of inspiring samples, ready to make into a unique book, or a series of small art pieces.
No experience necessary, just a willingness to play! Lots of demos and individual help available. Wear old clothes and bring a notebook and basic sewing kit.
It would also be useful to come with a theme in mind, for example: ‘seashore finds’ or ‘seed heads’ and some reference images.
We will be doing Solvent Transfers, so bring along b/w photocopies (NOT inkjet prints) with image size approx A5 / A6. The tutor will bring some images too.
Age: Adults
Cost: £95 (all materials included)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Art Course for Kids with Sarah Moorcroft
Tuesdays: 11, 18, 25 September & 2, 9 October, 4.30pm – 6pm
We’re very excited to introduce, our first Art Course for Kids with Sarah Moorcroft – taking place after school, over 5 weeks during term-time.
Our beginner’s classes are suitable for children with an interest in all forms of art.
These classes provide the opportunity for students to discover their artistic talent, indulge in their passion for art and explore their creative side.
Students will be taught a variety of techniques, including painting & drawing – using various mediums, from pencil and pastels, to watercolours and mixed media.
At City Arts, we keep our classes small and this allows our students to receive 1:1 guidance and support – tailored to their needs and focused on their progress.
Age: 8+, 10+ (unsupervised)
Cost: £100 (all materials included)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Colour Drawing & Painting 5wk Course with Isabel Carmona
Mondays: 1, 8, 15, 29 October & 5 November, 10am – 12.30pm
In each session we will explore one medium of drawing and painting in earnest: biro, colour pencils, watercolours, watercolour pencils, felt tip pens.
We will learn about observation, colour mixing and layering. A fun practical workshop for those who want to try various drawing
techniques and do more.
You will receive a sketchbook to collect your drawings and other
materials needed for the class.
Age: Adults
Cost: £150 (all materials included)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Halloween Makeup Masterclass with Sunny Faces
Tuesday 23rd October, 10am – 2pm
Day of the Dead: Set Design & Construction Course
Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th, Friday 26th October, 10am – 4pm
During this incredible three-day course, with Donna Lewis, you will design and construct a set for the ‘Day of the Dead’ event, taking place at City Arts on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October.
The set design will be focused on the Mexican Festival Dia de los Muertos and there will be a surprise element – which will be revealed at the weekend event.
During the course, you will learn how to plan, design and construct a set from scratch – using reclaimed, upcycled and recycled materials, as well as learning about the right tools and techniques for the job.
This course is a unique opportunity to work within a challenging and exciting subject area – Stage Design & Construction. You will be working in a team, developing your imagination and acquiring a specialist set of skills – ultimately producing an incredible production set!
Children attending this course must be able to follow instructions safely and appropriately. They will also need to bring safety goggles and wear appropriate clothing.
You can book for 1, 2 or 3 days of the course – see below.
Age: 10+, Teens
Cost: £50 (1 day) £75 (2 days) £100 (3 days)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
PAST COURSES
Drawing Portraits & Figures with Kevin Scully (3days)
Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th August, 10am – 4pm
A 3 day workshop where you will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of different mediums including pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, pastel pencil, ink and watercolour, on a variety of surfaces.
For part of the workshop, we will have a Life Model to work from, and there will also be a chance for you to work from any photographs of your own that you might like to bring in.
There will be plenty of inspirational reference material and original drawings to demonstrate the numerous ways in which portraits and figures can be drawn.
We will be examining both traditional and contemporary styles of drawing.
Age: Adult
Cost: £175 (for 3days and all materials included)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Breakdown Screen Printing 2wk Course with Sue Crook
Wednesday 1st & 8th August, 6pm – 8pm
Create some interesting abstract patterns onto fabric using ‘Breakdown Printing’ with Procion dyes, in this two week evening course with Sue Crook.
During our first session, we will prepare the textured screen, using thickened dye and suitable plastic inserts – e.g. bubblewrap, plastic mesh.
This will be left to dry over the intervening week and, once the inserts are removed, there will be beautiful patterns, shapes and textures remaining.
We will then print onto the fabric and scarf during our second session. Initially, the dried print paste will act as a resist but, as we apply more, it will slowly dissolve and ‘breakdown’ – providing some interesting abstract patterns, each one being different from the last.
Age: Teens & Adults (unsupervised)
Cost: £60 (for both weeks, including all materials)
Developing Textiles Art with Lorna Goldsmith
5 week Evening Course
The course is now SOLD OUT
Wednesday Evenings: 20, 27 June & 4, 11, 18 July, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
This is a 5 week course with textiles’ artist, Lorna Goldsmith.
The structure and focus of the sessions, is a couple of introductory techniques with time to go on to develop them.
Explore various textile techniques, on surfaces (printing, embroidery or applique) or by manipulation.
Build up a portfolio of your textile work, or use the time and space to build on what you learn and then apply it to your work in-progress.
Cost: £75 / £15 per session (all materials included)
Age: Adult
Note from Artist: Materials will be provided, however, please feel free to bring any fabrics, beads, other embellishments you would like to work with.
*To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Sketch & Paint in Newbury with Isabel Carmona
The course is now SOLD OUT
Thursday Evenings: 5, 12, 26 July & 2 August, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Explore various ways of capturing the atmosphere of a place.
We will meet at City Arts each evening and set off to visit various locations to sketch and paint outdoors (for example West Mills allotments, St Nicholas Church, Newtown Road Cemetery, and the Kennet and Avon canal).
Try out watercolours, pen and ink and mixed media techniques.
You will receive a sketchbook to collect your drawings.
Cost: £100 / 330 per session (all materials included)
Age: Adults
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Manga Drawing with Donna Lewis
5wk Evening Course for Kids & Teens
Friday Evenings: 6, 13, 20, 27 July & 3 August, 6pm – 8pm
This 5 week, evening course, is for teens and students who have studied with me before i.e. Intro to Manga/ Manga Poster Days.
We will cover Manga drawing, techniques and specialist equipment.
Each week, we will focus on the body, proportion, clothing, props and settings. In the final week we will research and create manga poster artwork – giving you the opportunity to produce small and large scale work.
There will be lots of step-by-step instructions, to aid in the design and creation your of characters – with helpful tips along the way.
You will receive a drawing pack.
Cost: £100 / £20 per session (including drawing kit)
Age: Teens – 10+ (see note below)
(younger students who have taken my ‘Intro to Manga Course’ with me, can apply)
To Book: info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk
Drawing Mediums 5wk Course with Isabel Carmona
Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 March & 3 April
10am – 12.30pm
Each day we will explore one medium in earnest: pencil, charcoal, drawing pen, ink pen, and biro. Practice working with line and tone
Experimental Watercolour Flowers with Isabel Carmona
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March, 10am – 3pm each day
A two-day weekend with artist, Isabel Carmona.
Learn to be expressive with watercolour and try out various ways of approaching the beautiful subject of flowers.
Manga Drawing 5wk Course: Intro for Kids with Donna Lewis
Saturday Mornings: 31 March, 7, 14, 21, 28 April
10am – 12pm
Tapestry Weaving (3days) with Lorna Goldsmith
Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th & Friday 20th April
10am – 4.30pm
Tapestry is a slow process that encourages the weaver to slow down, assess colour, texture and form during the making process.
Manga Drawing Course for Kids
with Donna Lewis
3, 10, 17, 24 June & 1 July 2017
10 am to 12:30 pm – for five
‘Poetry in Print’ with Donna Lewis and Isabel Carmona
Friday 7 July: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Sat 8 & Sun 9 July: 10 am to 4.30 pm
£180 including all materials
Drawing Mediums for Adults with Isabel Carmona
30 May, 6, 13, 27 June, 4 & 11 July 2017 10 am to 12:30 pm for six days
£180
Exploration of the portrait for adults with Isabel Carmona
1, 8, 15, 29 June, 6 & 13 July 2017
10 am to 12:30 pm – for six days
£180
Manga Drawing Course for Kids with Donna Lewis
Tuesday 1, 8, 15 & Thursday 24, 31 August
10am – 12.30pm
Kids 10+
Sketching the City with Isabel Carmona
Thursday 10, 17, 31 August
6.30pm – 8.30pm
£75 including drawing pack
£25 single session
Refreshments included
