COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR? This course is suitable for those with some experience of drawing and painting already. ABOUT THE COURSE: This is an exciting and challenging class where you will be working in supportive environment. The course will help you explore and develop your own ideas and personal visual language. In the first week participants will bring their preferred paint medium. Each week you receive instruction on a new approach and technique as well as individual one to one guidance throughout the sessions. There will be a variety of interlinking topics for example painting from life, seasonal topics, and looking at artists traditional and contemporary ABOUT TUTOR: Julia Roach got a Painting degree at Canterbury College of Art and then went onto gain a Master of Fine Arts at The University of Newcastle-Upon Tyne. Julia has over 35 years of experience of teaching Painting and Drawing too both to adults and children. In her own practice drawing is an intrinsic part of her creative process and she enjoys using a variety of mediums in her artwork, her work has been described as both illustrative and playful. WHAT TO BRING? Studio easels and drawing boards are available to use during the sessions if you wish, however you will need to bring all your own materials and equipment, including paper or canvas and at least two containers for water (or solvents, if using oils. Please note these must be low odour). Please also remember to bring plenty of rags or kitchen roll plus something to cover the table and/or floor where you will be working. LOCATION: Studio15 is situated on the ground floor of Westbury Arts Centre. Accessible parking spaces are available to anyone who requires it. We are happy to offer assistance to visitors wherever possible, upon prior arrangements.

Contact Details

• Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, UK