I N G C E L E B R A T O F R W. Courses and Workshops Autumn term September - December 2018 YEARS

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1 O F 160 A C E L E B R A T T YEARS H E I N G R W Courses and Autumn term September - December

2 RWA Bristol's first art gallery The Drawing School can be found on the first floor of the RWA - a spectacular Grade II* listed building in the heart of the city. For 160 years, the RWA has been one of the region's leading centres for the exhibition, exploration and practice of the visual arts. As an Academy, the RWA has a broader role than solely being an art gallery to promote not just the appreciation and understanding of art, but also its practice. Find out more at rwa.org.uk 2 Welcome to the autumn programme, which is full of exciting courses and workshops to enhance your creative skills from September through to the end of the year! The RWA Drawing School offers both courses and workshops for participants of all stages and abilities, led by outstanding professional artist-tutors. Our 3, 5 and 10 week courses are perfect for those looking for a more in depth exploration of techniques and subject matter. This term we are pleased to offer two new 3-week courses Imaginative Watercolour (p7) and Botanical Art: Seasonal Treasures (p9), both of which celebrate the wonderful medium of watercolour but take very different approaches to achieve distinct effects. As well as the return of many favourite workshops, ranging from half days to 3 days, we have a fantastic selection of new classes. For those interested in figurative art, there s Life Drawing into Painting (p10), From Figure to Feather (p14), and Relief Modelling the Figure (p17). Those attracted to landscapes will be intrigued by Landscapes: Drawing to Monotype Printing (p11), and anyone fascinated by traditional techniques will appreciate Drawing Sacred Islamic Patterns (p14) and Gilding Techniques (p18). Loosen up with Experimental Print (p19), and explore word and image in Create a Graphic Short Story (p16). Autumn Half Term 29 October - 3 November Booking Information Visit rwa.org.uk/ drawing-school, drawingschool@rwa.org.uk or call. Introduction to Colour Techniques Francesca Berlingieri Maxwell Mondays, 10am-1pm 5 weeks 115 Starts 17 September Be inspired by the artistic use of colour in a practical and adventurous way. This course explores the potential of colour whilst constructing compositions to build new levels of depth. Participants will experiment with different materials and techniques, including paint, pastel and collage, to see how colours behave and interact. Suitable for all abilities. Portrait and Figure Drawing Laurence Kell Mondays, 2pm-5pm 10 weeks 210 Starts 17 September Establish a solid foundation in drawing from a life model. The course provides practical guidance, covering a range of exercises aimed at improving composition, accuracy and observation, with a view to producing expressive and characterful drawings. Portraiture will be studied in the context of full-length figure drawing, including clothed and nude models. Suitable for all abilities. Courses Booking online is quick and easy. Please be ready to /drawingschool show your confirmation at the first class. If you do not receive a booking confirmation, please contact the RWA team on 3 Courses 'I found this course inspirational. It has given me confidence to explore colour' (previous participant, Introduction to Colour Techniques)

3 Drawing, Paint and Colour: PART II Courses Esmé Clutterbuck Wednesdays, 10am-4pm 10 weeks 340 Starts 19 September Experimentation and Technique Onny Thomson Mondays, 10am-1pm 5 weeks 115 Starts 5 November Discover a range of drawing techniques in structured sessions that are both fun and challenging. Reference to key artists will enhance an appreciation of the methods used and develop an understanding of contemporary drawing practice. Short, playful exercises will prepare the way for longer projects, encouraging you to break old habits and seek ways to improve confidence in observation and expression. Old Master Techniques Francesca Berlingieri Maxwell Tuesdays, 10am 1pm 10 weeks 220 Starts 18 September From Caravaggio to Vermeer, to Toulouse-Lautrec, many painters have used tonal contrast to build depth and volume. Get to grips with this dramatic technique and recreate a detail from a work by an old master on canvas. Learn to prepare the canvas, create preliminary sketches, transfer the drawing to canvas, and build volume and colour through layers of paint. For speed of drying, acrylic paint will be used. Some drawing and painting experience is required. Finding the Character in the Figure Hannah Murgatroyd Tuesdays, 2pm-5pm 5 weeks 115 Starts 18 September Explore how to capture the full expressive potential of the human figure and face. Sessions will take inspiration from a wide range of artists and from film, literature and the individual character of the models themselves. Drawing from both clothed and nude models, short and long poses, students will draw with a variety of media whilst extending their formal explorations of line, light and composition. Illustration for Children s Books Sean Julian Tuesdays, 2pm 5pm 5 weeks 115 Starts 23 October Explore different ways to create children s books and consider character design, narrative, illustrating a text, page composition and the creation of a compelling fictional world. Drawing games will introduce a range of illustration styles. By the end of the course students will develop a character and a short illustrated narrative sequence. Please note, there is no session on 30 October during half term. This course is suitable for those with some experience of painting and drawing who wish to develop their practice in a more self-directed way while benefiting from structured projects and tutor input. The course will introduce ideas, examples and processes to support and encourage exploration together with practical exercises and group discussion. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and work on a painting over more than one week, if they so wish. There will be a life model for two successive weeks. 'Full of technical advice and industry tips. Really good course structure' (previous participant, Illustration for Children's Books) 4 5

4 'Emma is a conscientious, well prepared and open tutor. The course was a safe place to experiment and explore' (previous participant, Mindful Art Journalling) Life Drawing Drop In Laurence Kell Wednesdays, 6.30pm-8.30pm 10 weeks 110 in advance or 11 on the door Starts 19 September Practice drawing from a model in a friendly and focused environment. Classes are based in the RWA s stunning main galleries with the latest exhibitions as a backdrop. Price includes a facilitator on-hand for advice and assistance, paper, basic materials and a choice of two models to draw from each week (numbers permitting). Book ahead for the term or turn up on the night and pay 11 on the door. Suitable for all abilities. 6 Intermediate Drawing Ruth Wallace Thursdays, 10am-1pm 10 weeks 210 Starts 20 September Develop drawing skills across a range of subjects including still life and the nude model, as well as finding inspiration in the RWA s current exhibitions. A variety of different drawing media and techniques will be explored and there will be opportunity for individual discussion and feedback. The course is ideal for students who have completed and progressed beyond the Beginners Drawing course or who are comfortable using line, tone, composition and perspective. Beginners Drawing Ruth Wallace Thursdays, 2pm-5pm 10 weeks 210 Starts 20 September Build your confidence and develop drawing skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Participants will study how to look, how to handle materials and how to select a subject while developing their own style of mark-making. Reference to artists will inform and inspire the sessions. Topics such as line, tone and composition will be covered and there will be group instruction, as well as individual feedback. Suitable for beginners or those returning to drawing. Imaginative Watercolour Painting Emma Burleigh Fridays, 10am-3pm 3 weeks 115 Starts 14 September To paint from imagination can feel a little daunting. This course will seek to uncover each individual s creative voice. Through supportive and relaxing exercises develop the confidence to paint expressively and intuitively. Using the jewel like colours and evocative qualities of watercolour, explore memories, moods, dreams and visions in this luminous medium. This course will teach some technical skills but the emphasis is on art-making as a reflective and joyful practice that brings insight and wellbeing. 7

5 Drawing Into Collage Esmé Clutterbuck Fridays, 10am-3pm 3 weeks 115 Starts 5 October Watercolour for Beginners Penny Jones Fridays, 10am-3pm 3 weeks 115 Starts 9 November Explore the potential of combining drawing and collage to create imagery and generate ideas for further work. Students will work with layering and juxtaposition, using a range of materials including hand coloured papers, magazines, photocopies, text and found materials. By making mixed media drawings, which will be deconstructed and then reassembled, this course seeks to encourage creative experimentation and discovery in a supportive atmosphere. Suitable for all abilities. This three week course will support beginners and those who wish to increase their confidence in watercolour painting. Exploring a variety of techniques and materials, learn how to use colour, tone, texture and composition effectively. Week-by-week, these skills will develop at a student's own pace to create work which will excite and inspire further more ambitious challenges, perhaps beyond all expectations. Materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own brushes. Botanical Art: Seasonal Treasures in Watercolour Julia Trickey Fridays, 10.30am-3.30pm 3 weeks 115 Starts 30 November new Learn how to depict autumn and winter fruits, seedheads and other botanical treasures in line, tone and watercolour. Subjects covered include: accurate botanical drawing; understanding colour mixing and matching; watercolour techniques used for botanical art; exploring form and colour; and depicting texture and detail on a range of botanical subjects. Suitable for anyone fascinated by the beauty and up close detail of nature. Watercolour experience an advantage but not essential. 8 9

6 Untutored Life Drawing Half-day workshop Sunday 9 September 11am 2pm 18 This half-day untutored life drawing session provides an opportunity for students to practice their drawing and painting. The session is run by an experienced female model and will offer one long pose for students to study. Life Drawing into Life Painting Alan McGowan 3-day workshop new Monday 10 Wednesday 12 September 10am 4pm 195 Under the guidance of an experienced tutor, explore the relationship between life drawing and oil painting. The workshop will improve your accuracy with regard to mark-making, colour, and handling paint. Accuracy of observation and measurement will be considered in relation to freedom of expression. Participants will explore materials, developing an individual painterly language. Some previous figure drawing and painting experience necessary. Landscapes: Drawing to Monotype printing Meg Buick Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 September 10am 4pm 120 new By applying ink to glass, and printing onto paper, Degas was able to use the accidental marks of rag and brush to evoke the French landscape. Monotype is an exciting and experimental medium, somewhere between painting and printmaking. Participants will spend the first day sketching outside, and the following day learning how to translate their images into monotype prints, in both monochrome and a limited palette, before embellishing with pastel. Dog Drawing Sally Muir Half-day workshop Saturday 15 September 11am 2pm 30 Join artist Sally Muir, and her graceful whippet Lily, for an opportunity to capture character and movement when approaching the subject of our four-legged friends! Expect a session of exciting and unpredictable drawing, whilst building your confidence in working quickly and across a range of materials

7 Drawing with Rollers Sophie Rae Sunday 16 September 11am-4pm 55 Create expressive and vibrant images using rollers and inks. This free-flowing, spontaneous process can be used to build layers of colour that are uniquely light, yet vivid. Students will create stencils and will experiment with masking off areas, creating patterns and building levels of bold colour. 12 Experimental Figure Drawing Esmé Clutterbuck Saturday 22 September 10.30am 4.30pm and Sunday 23 September 11am-4pm 115 Discover imaginative ways of using the human body as a subject and inspiration for experimental drawing. Explore materials and a variety of drawing strategies in an atmosphere which is supportive, challenging and fun. On the first day the focus is on ourselves and each other, centring on heads, hands and the figure in context. On the second day there will be a life model. The workshop will be underpinned by contemporary and historical drawing examples. Portraits in Oil Laurence Kell Saturday 29 September 10.30am 4.30pm and Sunday 30 September 11am-4pm 120 This workshop will take participants through a three stage process to produce an oil portrait from a live model. Day one will be focused on constructing a characterful drawing which will be the foundation for a tonal painting in burnt umber. On day two the focus will be on colour and further modelling of form. Advice will be given on drawing, mixing tone and mixing colours from direct observation of the model. Some previous experience of drawing and painting is necessary. Figuration to Abstraction Francesca Maxwell Sunday 7 October 11am 4pm 55 new Abstract or non-figurative art is the main current of modern art. One route to abstraction begins with drawing and painting subjects based from life, eventually moving away from concepts of perspective, gravity, naturalistic shapes and colours towards the abstract. Explore your imagination and creativity and discover your personal language of abstraction. During the day we will work on several compositions from more figurative to fully abstract using paper collage, pastels and acrylic paint. Botanical Drawing Julia Trickey Saturday 13 October 10.30am-4pm 60 Learn how to produce accurate botanical drawings using line and tone in graphite and pen. Develop accurate observational drawing skills, including basic line drawings of leaf structures, pen work, and tonal drawings of fruit and vegetables, using both graphite and white pencils. Introduction to Drawing Ruth Wallace Sunday 14 October 11am 4pm 55 A workshop for complete beginners to come along and have a go at drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment. The workshop will look at mark-making, ways of 'seeing' and how to begin drawing an object. The tutor will be on hand to give individual guidance and advice. 13

8 Drawing Islamic Geometric Patterns Tom Bree Saturday 20 October 10.30am 4.30pm and Sunday 21 October 11am 4pm 115 The religion that is most closely associated with the use of geometry in its art is Islam. Beautiful patterns adorn mosques, palaces and Islamic schools to remind the Moslem that beauty is one of God's attributes. Study and draw some of the geometric patterns used in Islamic art and architecture, using the traditional drawing tools - compasses and ruler. No mathematical knowledge or religious involvement is required - just patience, application and a love of beauty. Drawing the Light: Erasure Techniques Helen Jones Half-day workshop Monday 22 October 10am 1pm 30 Erasure - a process of drawing with 'light' from a dark background - is an effective way of adding tone and depth to your work. In this new workshop, examine erasure techniques and their historic use when creating spectacular tonal drawings. Participants will undertake their own experiments and exercises to unlock this technique s potential, with the aim of improving observation and mark-making skills, before finally creating a multilayered landscape drawing. From Figure to Feather new new new Hannah Murgatroyd Half-day workshop Friday 26 October 10am 1pm 38 A very special class where participants will draw a majestic Indian Tawny Eagle and his handler in the studio. Extend your drawing range and flexibility to drawing an unpredictable subject. Move between making marks which capture the power of the bird and his wings, and the delicacy and detail of his feathers; to the swift lines needed to represent the eagle's human companion. All drawing levels welcome, from practicing artists to beginners willing to jump in and have a go. Paired Life Drawing Hannah Murgatroyd Half-day workshop Friday 26 October 2pm 5pm 30 A fantastic opportunity to draw from two experienced models, a man and a woman. Moving through a range of quick and sustained poses, the models will enable participants to observe the human form intertwined, opposing and supporting. Develop a personal drawing language, and learn how to negotiate the challenges of this complex subject matter. Introduction to Woodblock Printmaking Rod Nelson Saturday 27 October 10.30am-4.30pm and Sunday 28 October 11am-4pm 120 Woodblock print offers an enormous range of artistic possibilities through an exciting and hands-on process. In this two day introduction, learn how to design, cut and print a multiple-block colour woodcut. Beginners or more advanced participants are welcome. 'Great teaching... supporting us, and pushing us to stretch ourselves, not just 'play safe'!' (previous participant, Woodblock Printmaking) 15

9 Exploring Acrylic Inks Francesca Berlingieri Maxwell Sunday 4 November 11am 4pm 55 Beyond Paper and Pencil Ruth Wallace Saturday 10 November 10.30am 4.30pm 60 Create a Graphic Short Story Emma Burleigh Saturday 17 November 10.30am 4.30pm and Sunday 18 November 11am 4pm 115 'I loved layering the inks and the ability to experiment with materials...very good value for money' Relief Modelling the Figure Valda Jackson Saturday 24 November 10.30am 4.30pm and Sunday 25 November 11am 4pm 125 Introducing Black new new new new (previous participant, Exploring Acrylic Inks) Nick Moore Saturday 1 December 10.30am 4.30pm 60 I have been forty years discovering that the queen of all colours is black. Renoir Acrylic ink is a versatile Try your hand at drawing on medium - it has the fabric, maps, lino, printed immediacy of watercolour text and music. See how the From medieval manuscripts Working from a life model, with a more vibrant look of a drawing changes if to present day graphic participants will draw pigment. When dry it can you use very rough paper, novels, word and image directly into the clay. By Some say that black is be built up in transparent like Georges Seurat, or very can be used together in a adding and taking away not a colour, that it draws layers creating depth and smooth paper, like botanical range of imaginative ways. the material, a striking everything into itself it is subtle tone, or combined artists. Look at drawings Join award-winning graphic sculptural scene will emerge equated with darkness, death with other media like by a range of artists on novelist and comic artist from the background - in and depth, with shadow and acrylic, oil pastels, a variety of interesting Emma Burleigh to explore this instance both front and oblivion. Begin to explore the collage and watercolour. surfaces to inspire and the interplay of word and back views of the model. richness and versatility of this Experience its different develop new drawings. image. Draw on myths, potent colour across both applications through quick Materials, including a range folk tales, poems and your drawing and painting media. sketches and more lengthy of different drawing media, own life experience for Investigating the qualities of processes, testing it on wet will be provided, but you inspiration. By the end black, participants will engage and dry paper, applying are welcome to bring any of day two you will have in a variety of mark-making it with brushes and other materials with which you completed your own graphic techniques and materials, tools. particularly like to work. Not short story in inks, paints, with structured exercises suitable for beginners. pencils or another media of and time for individual 16 your choice. development of work. 17

10 Learn to Papercut: Floral Wreath Sarah Dennis Sunday 2 December 11am 4pm 55 Papercutting is a subtractive drawing process, using a knife to create negative space, allowing the remaining paper to appear as dynamic lines and shapes. This fun, festive workshop introduces participants to the technique of papercutting by learning to craft delicate flowers and foliage just out of paper. Learn to cut and arrange a stunning wreath that will brighten up your home ready for the Christmas season. 18 Gilding Techniques for Painters and Letter Artists Josie Brown Tuesday 4 December, 10.30am 4.30pm 65 An introduction to the art of gilding, using ancient and modern processes. Learn to lay 23 3/4ct gold leaf with a range of mediums. Discover which work best for particular purposes through experimenting with techniques and effects. Learn to lay other metal leaf such as copper and variegated imitation gold and how to tool these with design-work. Complete a small final project whether an illuminated letter, a folded box topped with a gilded initial, or a modest painting. Please bring any designs or images you might wish to use. Drawing with Clay: Portrait Sculpture Sophie Howard Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 December 10am-4pm 120 This two-day sculpture workshop will give an introduction to the basic principles for building a characterful portrait in terracotta clay. Participants will learn how to measure proportions and manipulate the clay as they work directly from a life model, and supplementary photographs. There will also be an option to have sculptures fired at a later point for a small fee. Experimental Print new new new Sophie Rae Saturday 8 December, 10.30am 4.30pm 60 Create experimental, abstract prints through the fascinating technique of monoprinting. Learn to apply different cut paper shapes, layers, and textures on a plate and using specialist inks to take a print of the surface. Let go of the finished piece and see what the materials can do. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of striking - and sometimes unpredictable effects - which make monoprint such an exciting art form. Suitable for beginners. 'The tutor was perceptive and helpful. Her expertise was invaluable' (previous participant, Drawing with Clay) ITALIAN HOLIDAY 2019 Italian Holiday Locating a Personal Practice in Landscape Stewart Geddes PRWA Saturday 2 10 July 2019 In July 2019, the RWA is delighted to offer a painting holiday led by artist and President of the RWA, Stewart Geddes, At the Verrocchio Art Centre, Tuscany. The ancient town architecture and surrounding landscape will form the basis for ideas, which will embrace a breadth of painting styles: abstraction, figuration, observation and imagination, allowing participants to develop a personal way forward in their painting. For prices and more information, please contact sophie.bristol@rwa.org.uk

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