 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Weather permitting we will work outside sketching landscapes, skies and plants from life. This will use a variety of techniques in pencil and watercolour sketching from broad washes to dry brush painting. The main aim will be to produce a series
of sketches by the end of the day rather than one ‘finished’ picture. The emphasis will be upon keeping a sketchbook rather than completing one finished picture and enjoying the natural world. Price includes lunch.
Tutor: Jonathan Pomroy
Price per session, includes basic material costs
Tutor: Suzanne Dekker
Monoprintmaking is one of the most painterly and spontaneous ways of making prints, each of which will be a one-off image. Learn various exciting monoprint techniques using collage, painting and drawing. Adults and older children (12+) Price includes lunch, includes material costs
Tutor: Hester Cox
This workshop will be suitable for beginners and intermediates, who would like progress in the use of soft pastels as a painting medium, more advanced pastelists may also find something to interest them.This is intended to be a fun, but educational day. We will look at the different surfaces that can be used for pastel, and different techniques for applying pastel,and individual help to paint a pastel picture with impact, that you will be proud of. There will be a demonstration and then you can do your own thing, working from photographs, sketches or any material you wish to bring. Painting outside could be an option if the weather is kind, there is alot of potential with the lovely scenery around Dutch House. Price includes lunch, excludes material costs
Tutor: Keith Blessed
Following folk tradition you will learn to make your own hoop and ribs, which form the frame, on day one. This will allow you to design the shape of your basket.
Following this you will then learn to select your willow and master the techniques to weave a beautifully shaped frame basket. Price includes lunches, excludes material costs of £15
Tutor: Angela Cole
The one and two day courses are aimed at those keen to learn some of the techniques and skills needed to paint in oils ‘en plein air’ (outdoors), or to sharpen and develop existing skills. The workshops will take place in some of the more interesting and beautiful areas around North Yorkshire, and will be led by Richard Gray, an established teacher and landscape painter. In the event of inclement weather, the workshops will run in and around Dutch house itself. Price includes lunches and transport to the location, excludes material costs
Tutor: Richard Gray
Participants will learn techniques of collagraph printmaking, a diverse and textural way of making beautiful images without the use of harsh chemicals. The first day will be spent learning to design and create collagraph printmaking plates and using a variety of collage materials including natural objects. The second day will be spent exploring ways to print the collagraphs using an etching press. The workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced artists and is aimed at adults. Price includes lunches, excludes material costs
Tutor: Hester Cox
Designing and making your own individual piece of jewellery to take home with you.
Modelling the beads from white stoneware clay. Then decorating them with the exciting process of Raku glazing. This is an ancient Japanese art and involves lots of smoke and flames. Price includes 2 light meals, includes material costs.
Tutors: Stuart Whitehead and Anna Poulton
< Back to overview Courses & workshops
