New courses at Field Studies Centre at Flatford Mill
Weekend courses for 2027:
Fri 5 to Sun 7 March 2027 - Introduction to Acrylics
Fri 23 to Mon 25 July 2027 - Drawing and Painting the Constable Way
Wed 18 to Fri 20 August 2027 - Developing Acrylic Techniques
Introduction to Acrylics
Three day session
This workshop for any level of experience, introduces key techniques and skills relating to the use of acrylic paints. There will be some aspects of colour mixing covered, along with sequencing the application and manipulation of the brushstrokes for different effects. There will be examples and demonstrations to guide you and options to follow your own focus. You can bring your own source material to work from or use those provided.
Drawing and Painting the Constable Way
Three day session
This is a practical course that looks at a range of activities from sketching to paint studies to developed paintings. It follows the methods of Constable who would make sketches and paint studies on location, then use those observations to develop paintings in the studio. We will look at his practices, followed by some ideas for gathering visual information in different ways in a sketchbook or drawing board. Then return to explore composition principles as Constable did, in drawings and watercolours.
Developing Acrylic Techniques
Three day session
Open to all levels, this course explores different ways to modify the media and techniques for particular effects. We will look at options for creating scrumbling effects and using sgrafitto techniques as well as glazing effects. There will be a range of examples to refer to along with demonstrations to show how to progress and apply methods that you prefer. A range of different additives and mediums will be provided to try out and you can also bring your own if you wish.
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