ARTS
Drawing & Watercolour
Painting Workshops with Tim Fisher
Leicestershire’sTim Fisher, artist and highly acclaimed tutor of fine art, has had many paintings published as fine art prints. His original artwork can be found in public and private collections around the world and, as a tutor, he has won ‘The Leisure Painter’magazine’s tutor of the month award. The popularity of his courses means that we shall, as last year, be offering them both at Easter and in summer.
Tim splits his tuition into one-day courses, each of six hours, so you can enrol for one, several – or all with the ‘per day’ price reducing with each additional day (see price panel below).
Easter.
8001 Watercolour for the Terrified! (Wed 26 March)
A course designed to introduce absolute beginners to the art of watercolour painting or for those who have been working with it for a while and are looking for a way forward. Let Tim show you some of the basic techniques to achieve clean, loose watercolours and how to handle and understand the painting equipment correctly.
8002 An Introduction toWatercolour Pencils (Thurs 27 Mar)
This course offers an insight into the correct way to handle this medium and avoid the frustrations that can occur when using pencils without tuition. Tim has developed a number of techniques for sketching and finished paintings that are unique to him and which he will share on this day. He is a regular demonstrator now for Derwent pencils and has written numerous articles on the subject.
Summer
8003 Yes,You Can Draw!! (Mon 4 Aug)Tim is probably one of the country’s leading experts on drawing instruction and will share with you his many insights into it. Many desire to draw but lack skilled tuition to show them the way. Tim will provide you with techniques to see things as you have never done before.
8004 The Half HourWatercolourist (Tues 5 Aug)
Tim will demonstrate ways of painting fast and loose. This course also offers the opportunity to gain a much deeper understanding of the watercolour process – ideal for those just starting out in watercolour or for those who are stuck in a rut and would like a way forward – suitable for all levels.
8005 Fast and Loose Line andWash (Wed 6 Aug)
Tim has worked with line and wash for many years and has developed his own unique style for working with this medium. He combines very loose inkwork with colour or tone to produce intriguing and inviting images. This is an ideal course for those frustrated with the watercolour process and who are looking for something different. It is also ideal for those who wish to improve their drawing skills.
8006 Paint Mood and Atmosphere in Watercolour (Thurs 7 Aug)
An ideal course for those who feel their drawing skills are not up to scratch, as there is very little drawing in this course! This day looks at the techniques for painting out of focus, moody paintings employing both limited palettes and multiple colour without mud.
8007 Acrylic in Action (Fri 8 Aug)
This course explores the unique properties of this medium and exploits them to the full. Tim uses acrylics on a regular basis but not in the way that most expect! Learn new and satisfying ways to paint as well as techniques that will also improve your watercolours.
Prices and times for Tim Fisher art workshops
The amount you pay depends on
the number of days you attend:-
1 day = £58, 2 days = £100, 3 days = £135, 4 days = £160, 5 days = £180, 6 days = £192, 7 days = £196. All courses run from 9.30am – 4.30pm with a one-hour break for lunch ..........................................................................................................
Please select the number of days and the courses you wish to attend.
8008 Painting in Oils (Tues 5 –Thurs 7 Aug) Tutor: John Paige.
£135.00 9.30am – 4.30pm with an hour break for lunch
A new course for this year, Painting in Oils requires students to bring your own ideas for subject matter and John will assist you with technique and style to help you get the most from this traditional painting medium. Whether you are a complete beginner or an improver, you will find plenty of guidance and advice to help you produce your own masterpiece. John is a painter and printmaker. He and his wife Jane (who tutors the Botanical Illustration course) run Old Brewery Studios in King’s Cliffe where John teaches portraits and life drawing, oil painting and occasionally printmaking. He is a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists.
8009 Botanical Illustration (Tues 5 –Thurs 7 Aug) Tutor: Jane Leycester Paige
£135.00 9.30am – 4.30pm with an hour break for lunch
Jane Leycester Paige is a Founder Member and Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists and a Fellow of the Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society. Her work appears in several Natural History books and she has recently completed a book on painting in watercolours. She has been teaching art in general, and botanical illustration in particular, for over 20 years.
The aim of this three-day course is for students to complete a simple, accurate, study of a chosen plant. There will be time for discussion about basic botany and the best materials to be used for illustrations and, weather permitting, we shall undertake some study in a local garden.