Taught by : Carolyn MacArthur, (www.carolynmacarthur.com)

Location :   Church Farm Barn Studio

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Life drawing plays an important role in developing observational skills and an understanding of form which is necessary in every area of art practise. 

Media and techniques are explored, to challenge old approaches and encourage fresh ways of working.

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There is a great emphasis placed on noticing what the eyes see rather than what the mind thinks it knows.

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All my life classes are tutored.

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Life Drawing is held on the 2nd Saturday and the 4th Wednesday of every month. The website calendar  shows when the classes are throughout the year :

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Life Drawing – Nude Model

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This class begins with a series of quick poses followed by 3 or 4 longer poses.

There will be a wide range of drawing materials available.

-       10.00 – 1.00pm

-       £40 per class (includes all art materials and equipment and                      refreshment)

-        Maximum 9 people

-        This class is suitable for all abilities

 

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Life Painting Weekends Using Acrylics

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Day One:

These two day courses begin by exploring colour mixing, in particular relation to skin tone and the ‘shadow colours’ of the skin.

Looking at the work of artists that paint the human figure inspires and enables people to learn from, and put into practice, colour palettes and paint applications whilst painting from the model.

There are two poses on the first day.

Day Two:

There is one pose all day giving the opportunity to consolidate everything learned the previous day, one long pose provides the time to really improve and refine the painting throughout the day.

- 9.30 – 4.15pm each day

- £240 for the weekend (includes all art materials and equipment -            working on acrylic painting paper on day one and board on day two.)

- Maximum 5 people

- Suitable for all abilities

- Refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch

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Life Drawing – Clothed Model

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This class takes the same format as the nude life class ie beginning with quick poses followed by 2 or 3 longer poses

There will be a wide range of drawing materials available.

-      10 – 1pm

-      £40 (includes all art materials and equipment and refreshment)

-      Maximum 9 people

-      This class is suitable for all abilities

 

 

Life Drawing – Portraiture (Clothed, Seated Model)

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In this class there will be one pose for the whole 3 hours.

There is a lot of flexibility as to whether you want to concentrate on the head and shoulders or full figure and also in how many pieces people do.

There will be a wide range of drawing materials available.

-      10 – 1pm

-      £40 (includes all art materials and equipment and refreshment)

-      Maximum 9 people

-      This class is suitable for all abilities

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Life Painting Weekends Using Acrylics

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Day One:

These two day courses begin by exploring colour mixing, in particular relation to skin tone and the ‘shadow colours’ of the skin.

Looking at the work of artists that paint the human figure inspires and enables people to learn from, and put into practice, colour palettes and paint applications whilst painting from the model.

There are two poses on the first day.

Day Two:

There is one pose all day giving the opportunity to consolidate everything learned the previous day, one long pose provides the time to really improve and refine the painting throughout the day.

- 9.30 – 4.15pm each day

- £240 for the weekend (includes all art materials and equipment -            working on acrylic painting paper on day one and board on day two.)

- Maximum 5 people

- Suitable for all abilities

- Refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch

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To join the mailing list and receive regular updates about forth coming classes please email carolyn.macarthur@yahoo.co.uk