Sunny Art Centre Short Courses
Sunny Art Centre Short Courses The Sunny Art Centre is a leading art institution located in the heart of Central London. We now offer a range of short courses carefully designed and taught by our team of highly qualified practising professional artists. These courses will acquaint our students with different possible approaches to the art of drawing and painting, while also providing them with essential artistic skills and techniques. Each course provides you with the opportunity to explore a specific medium, genre or technique in a very in-depth fashion. By the end of each course you will have acquired a solid understanding of various media and materials, which will allow you to progress and experiment further with your art practice. 2
Contents Oil Painting Course Life Drawing Life/Figure Painting with Oil Paint Drawing For Beginners Painting For Beginners Drawing at the National Gallery Sculpture Drawing at the V&A Still Life Drawing Painting the Portrait Landscape Drawing Landscape Painting Our Teachers Timetable 04 07 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34 35 37 3
1Oil Painting Course Course Title - Oil Painting Course
Course Title - Oil Painting Course Introduction to Oil Painting This art course will provide you with clear instructions on how to approach the art of oil painting. The student(s) will experiment with the adequate materials to learn about both the technical and practical aspects of oil painting. Our expert tutors are dedicated to assisting and guiding our students throughout their learning process, in order to enable them to develop preliminary ideas into solid art projects. They will also introduce students to specific techniques (i.e figurative, abstract painting) relevant to the medium in order to give the student(s) an opportunity to experiment with their skills. Suitability This course is suitable for beginning artists who have never used this medium before as well as for students who would like to refine and expand their ability to work with oil paint. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE A consistent understanding of the preliminary steps of painting composition The ability to use a variety of materials and techniques specific to oil painting Solid knowledge of colour values and textural qualities in painting The confidence and skills to develop your own style within the medium 5
Course Title - Oil Painting Course How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 18th Jun - 29th Jun 16th Jul - 27th Jul 17th Sep - 28th Sep 19th Nov - 30th Nov Timetable 4:00pm 8:30pm Price 564 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Premium Oil Painting Package 138.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine oil colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Permanent Green Light, Sap Green, Viridian Hue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne s Grey, Ivory Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 hog flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) 6 palette knifes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Brush cleaner, Linseed oil, Turpentine Stainless steel oil brush-washer Stainless steel oil container 6
Course Title - Life Drawing Life Drawing
Course Title - Life Drawing Introduction to Life Drawing L WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE This art course is aimed at students wishing to focus on the exploration of the human figure. The course tutors will show students how different body features relate to one another, and will hence instruct them on how to represent anatomy, musculature and different poses effectively. The occasional presence of life models in class will enable students to develop their ability to handle light and shade, to represent different body types and to draw musculature in motion. The art teachers will also introduce students to drawing techniques which will ensure the proper representation of texture, tonal values and threedimensional objects on flat surfaces. An understanding of the human body and of the processes necessary to represent it adequately in 2D A sound grasp on the differences between various shapes and their proportions A good understanding of tonal values and of the techniques used to give volume and texture to a drawing Solid knowledge of human anatomy and of its representation, from sketch stadium to finished drawing Confidence in approaching both the male and female nude in a variety of poses Suitability This course is suitable for students of all levels and skills, and tailored specifically for those with a strong interest in the representation of the human body and anatomy. 8
Course Title - Life Drawing How to book? Available dates T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 4th Jun - 8th Jun 3rd Sep - 7th Sep 8th Oct -12th Oct 12th Nov - 16th Nov Price 336 VAT inc. Timetable 6:30pm 8:30pm Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension 9
Life/Figure Painting with Oil Paint 03 Course Title - Life/Figure Painting with Oil Paint
Course Title - Life/Figure Painting with Oil Paint Life/Figure Painting with Oil Paint This bespoke art course is aimed at those wishing to pursue the representation of the human body using oil paint. You will learn how to design your composition and the depiction of a life model. You will also be introduced to the techniques of tonal values and gradation of temperature which are typical of this medium and which will ultimately improve your understanding of the depiction of the human figure in relation to a colour palette. Tutors will also teach you how to give texture and volume to your picture (using oil paint) and guide you in every stage of the painting process. Suitability We recommend students to take the Life Drawing Course before approaching this course, as the former will provide you with the skills necessary to endeavour in the representation of the human figure through drawing and observational studies. Nonetheless, this course is open to anybody who wants to fully master the representation of the human figure, as well as explore its expressive possibilities through oil paint. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE The ability to study and depict a variety of human figures Knowledge of tonal values and gradation of temperature of the oil paint palette and of how these techniques relate to the depiction of the human figure with oil paint. The ability to add texture, volume and character to your figures The skills necessary to develop your own personal style Experience in planning and carrying to completion a project of this kind 11
Course Title - Life/Figure Painting with Oil Paint Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 11th Jun -15th Jun 10th Sep -14th Sep Timetable 4:00pm 6:30pm Price 336 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Premium Oil Painting Package 138.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine oil colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Permanent Green Light, Sap Green, Viridian Hue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne s Grey, Ivory Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 hog flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) 6 palette knifes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Brush cleaner, Linseed oil, Turpentine Stainless steel oil brush-washer Stainless steel oil container How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk 12
04 Drawing For Beginners Course Title - Drawing For Beginners
Course Title - Drawing For Beginners Drawing for Beginners This art course is designed specifically for those who are completely new to the field of drawing or would like to refresh their rusty drawing skills. Our art tutors will provide you with a fun and easy introduction, as well as demonstrations of the techniques involved. Students will learn how to systematically create a composition and understand the relationships between light and shade, while also getting a sound grasp on scaling issues and observational techniques. The depiction of volume and texture will also be emphasised in order to enable students to enhance the rendering of their figures physicality. Suitability Drawing techniques are the foundation of any painting projects you might approach. This course is therefore an invaluable opportunity to gain the skills necessary to pursue painting studies as well. This course will provide bespoke instructions to beginners and intermediate students. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE Sound knowledge of the materials and tools involved in drawing The ability to structure your composition and achieve different tonal gradients and balance between light and shade An understanding of how to give volume and texture to your drawings Solid knowledge of how to effectively represent objects on a flat surface with a monochromatic approach The ability to design precise and convincing spatial relationships between the objects or figures in your drawings 14
Course Title - Drawing For Beginners Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 23rd Apr - 4th May 2nd Jul - 13th Jul 15th Oct - 26th Oct 3rd Dec - 14th Dec Timetable 4:00pm 8:30pm Price 564 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension 15
Painting For Beginners 05 Course Title - Painting For Beginners
Course Title - Painting For Beginners Painting for Beginners This structured art course will enable art students to approach the fundamentals of painting. This entails the provision of training on different painting tools and on the appropriate handling of colour according to the medium you wish to use (acrylic or watercolour). Students will be also trained to observe different possible subject matters in order to explore different ways of approaching their depiction. Our art tutors will provide guidance and demonstrations in order to help students develop their confidence as painters and to fully grasp the specific techniques involved. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE An understanding of colour theory and of how it relates to your colour palette and painting Good knowledge of tools and materials involved in the process of developing a painting (watercolour/acrylic) Sound observation skills and ability to translate real life depictions onto a flat surface Confidence in using painting as a medium to experiment with different subject matters and approaches. Suitability This course is perfect for those who wish to move their first steps towards the art of painting and gather knowledge and practical experience with acrylics and watercolours in a short period of time. Both beginners and intermediate students are welcome to join. 17
Course Title - Painting For Beginners How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 14th May - 25th May 6th Aug - 17th Aug 29th Oct - 9th Nov Timetable 4:00pm 8:30pm Recommended Materials Price 564 VAT inc. Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension & Watercolour Painting Pack 58.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine watercolour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black). Palette Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser). 6 sable round brushes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Sketchbook(30cm x 22cm), Washcloth or Acrylic Painting Pack 62.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine acrylic colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 sable flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Washcloth 18
Drawing at the National Gallery 06Course Title - Drawing ar the Naiotnal Gallery
Course Title - Drawing ar the Naiotnal Gallery Drawing at the National Gallery This art course is a fantastic opportunity for those who would like to spend an inspirational week drawing in a leading art museum which hosts some of the world s best collections of artwork. The course tutors will instruct you on a variety of compositional techniques, following the example of the Old Masters' work. The artwork in the Museum s collection will provide you with visual guidance and stimulation for your own projects. Our art tutors will also help you to evaluate and enhance the drawings you create during the different sessions at the National Gallery. This is to help you understand your work in a more in-depth manner and to develop a deeper understanding of the new techniques and subjects you approach during the different sessions. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE A sound understanding of compositional arrangements, spatial dimensions and perspective will be achieved through the study of the art of Old Masters The ability to use line to create spatial divisions and to define shapes Consistent analytical skills Build confidence to experiment with Old Masters compositions, poses and techniques Suitability Beginners, intermediate and advanced students are welcome to attend this course. It is suitable for people who wish to refine their observational skills and expand their knowledge about their practice through the study of Old Masterpieces. 20
Course Title - Drawing ar the Naiotnal Gallery How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 2nd Jul - 13th Jul 15th Oct - 26th Oct Timetable 10:00am 1:00pm Price 564 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension 21
07 Sculpture Drawing at the V&A Course Title - Sculpture Drawing at the V&A
Course Title - Sculpture Drawing at the V&A Sculpture Drawing at the V&A The V&A s outstanding collection of casts and sculptures will provide an exciting opportunity to develop your analytical and sketching skills. Observational drawing and sizing skills and techniques will be taught by our art tutors, who will follow your progress throughout the short course. The ways in which light and shade are affected by the environment and lightning (both natural and artificial) of the Museum will be emphasised. Aspects of how to transfer three-dimensional objects onto a two-dimensional surface will be introduced in order to help you develop skills to systematically deal with various types of surfaces and formats on the spot. Suitability This course is suitable for anybody who has an interest in either the human figure or observational drawing. Most of our students pursue life drawing or regular drawing courses after having attended this workshop. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE Excellent observation skills An understanding of how light and shade relate to the volume, shape and composition of sculptures Knowledge of drawing sizing techniques, which will enable you to scale down 3-D volumes on flat surfaces 23
Course Title - Sculpture Drawing at the V&A How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 14th May - 25th May 16th Jul - 27th Jul Timetable 1:00pm 4:00pm Price 564 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension 24
08Still Life Painting Course Title - Still Life Painting
Course Title - Still Life Painting Still Life Painting During this short art course students will be introduced to the specifics of Still Life Painting as a genre and to its traceable origins back to ancient times. You will learn how to arrange and select elements of your composition and how to structure shapes and develop them into final objects. You will also be taught to arrange your compositions in two-dimensional formats and to develop a tonal plan for the application of colour. Specific lighting effects achievable through specific uses of paint will be explored in order to allow you to enhance your own paintings with them. Our art tutors will instruct you on the properties of a wide range of materials, amongst which watercolours, acrylic and oil (as preferred). They will also provide guidance in the development of your own style by introducing you to various stylistic expressions, ranging from established styles of academic painting to the modern ones of the twentieth century. Suitability This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate students who wish to refine their compositional techniques. People with an interest in Still Life as a genre and who wish to master their ability to paint it are also welcome. Still Life is also a useful subject for people who struggle with structural and systematic arrangements in their compositions. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE An understanding of different compositional arrangements and of the properties of the objects displayed in Still Life paintings The ability to pursue complex compositions with a wide range of media Valuable skills and techniques related to lighting and textural effects for the objects of your depictions A good understanding of colour and tonal values according to the medium you wish to use The ability to adequately represent objects of different proportions within the same composition 26
Course Title - Still Life Painting Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. 9th Apr - 20th Apr 20th Aug - 31st Aug Timetable 4:00pm 8:30pm Price 336 VAT inc. How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension & Watercolour Painting Pack 58.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine watercolour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black). Palette Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser). 6 sable round brushes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Sketchbook(30cm x 22cm), Washcloth or Acrylic Painting Pack 62.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine acrylic colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 sable flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Washcloth or Premium Oil Painting Package 138.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine oil colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Permanent Green Light, Sap Green, Viridian Hue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne s Grey, Ivory Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 hog flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) 6 palette knifes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Brush cleaner, Linseed oil, Turpentine Stainless steel oil brush-washer Stainless steel oil container 27
Painting the Portrait 9 Course Title - Painting the Portrait
PPainting the Portrait People s faces have always been a fascinating feature to paint. The Portrait, as a genre, is able to capture the uniqueness of each individual, physically as well as psychologically thanks to one s facial expressions. This course will give you a chance to learn how to meticulously capture a face s features and transform them into something unique and intriguing. Tonal values, light-shade relationship, texture, volume and composition will be explored through a variety of media. By the end of this short art course you will have transformed the preliminary drawing that you created during the first sessions into a finished and accomplished portrait in acrylic, watercolours or oil paint. Suitability This course is helpful for those who wish to master the art of painting people s faces. Hence, people new to this genre are especially welcome. Intermediate and advanced students who wish to expand their familiarity with the genre are also welcome, as a profusion of techniques and styles are explored throughout the course. Course Title - Painting the Portrait WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE Good knowledge of the specifics of portrait painting An understanding of the human face, of its proportions and features in relation to painting Solid knowledge of the best techniques available to capture a human face accurately The ability to use tonal values, light and shade, texture and volume to confer an intriguing expression to your portrait 29
Course Title - Painting the Portrait How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. Timetable 10:00am 2:00pm Price 336 VAT inc. 9th Apr - 20th Apr 20th Aug - 31st Aug Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension & Watercolour Painting Pack 58.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine watercolour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black). Palette Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser). 6 sable round brushes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Sketchbook(30cm x 22cm), Washcloth or Acrylic Painting Pack 62.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine acrylic colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 sable flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Washcloth or Premium Oil Painting Package 138.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine oil colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Permanent Green Light, Sap Green, Viridian Hue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne s Grey, Ivory Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 hog flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) 6 palette knifes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Brush cleaner, Linseed oil, Turpentine Stainless steel oil brush-washer Stainless steel oil container 30
10 Landscape Drawing Course Title - Landscape Drawing
L Landscape Drawing Short Courses This show art course will allow students to develop their skills in landscape drawing. It is structured so that students spend three days drawing en plain air (in an open environment) and three days in the studio. During the course, you will focus on structural and compositional techniques. During the outdoor sessions, you will focus on creating sketches and preparatory material, which will be then re-worked and analysed further during the in-studio sessions. Our expert tutors will help you to emphasise depth and give character and presence to the different elements of your landscape drawing. There is not doubt that London is also an incredible location to study different types of landscapes, from the natural to the urban and industrial ones. This short art course will be organised throughout the year and will take place in two different locations: Regent s Park and Hyde Park. You will have the option to choose the location that inspires you the most. Suitability This course is open to everyone, from beginners to advanced students. This special workshop allows you to develop skills in the open air and to explore drawing techniques specific to landscape drawing. Course Title - Landscape Drawing WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE Draw directly in the landscape, regardless of whether it is natural, urban or industrial A sound understanding of the different elements which characterise a landscape and of how they relate to each other The ability to carry out a project involving the drawing of a landscape from start to finish Good knowledge of how to use the line to define borders and shapes within a composition Ability to define your own style of landscape drawing 32
Join Course - Landscape Drawing Available dates This is a 2-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. Regent s Park: 28th May 1st Jun 18th Jun - 22nd Jun Timetable 10:00am 2:00pm Hyde park: 13th Aug - 17th Aug 17th Sep - 21st Sep Price 336 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension 33
Course Title - Landscape Painting Landscape Painting 11
Landscape Painting Short Courses L This is a short art course that allows people to develop and practise their skills in landscape painting. The art courses are structured so that students spend three days painting en plain air (in an open environment) and three days in the studio. During the three open-air sessions you will be taught to paint en plein air and to depict the shapes that characterise the landscape you wish to paint. You will be taught to handle colours and their tonal arrangements appropriately, as well as to make the most out of atmospheric and lighting effects within a landscape. The art teachers will instruct you to use both watercolour and acrylic paint, and you will also be encouraged to define your own landscape style, whether you like more defined and detailed depictions or abstracted compositions. During the two days in the studio you will be able to refine and review your work and, with the help of our tutors, finalise your compositions. Course Title - Landscape Painting There is not doubt that London is also an incredible location to study different types of landscapes, from the natural to the urban and industrial ones. The course will be organised throughout the year and across different locations and you can choose the location that inspires you the most. We offer three landscape painting courses: one in Kew Gardens, one in Greenwich Park and one in Hempstead Heath. Suitability This course is open to everyone, from beginners to advanced students. However, we do recommend taking an introductory course to landscape drawing before attending this one. This special workshop allows you to develop skills in the open air and to explore drawing techniques specific to landscape painting. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THIS COURSE A solid understanding of how to structure the preliminary arrangement of your landscape composition The ability to develop your own colour palette following studies of lighting and atmospheric effects Good knowledge of how to systematically handle watercolour and acrylic painting and their tonal values for your landscape The ability to define your particular style, being it realistic and detailed or abstract A sound understanding of how to construct a coherent composition in which each of its elements relates consistently to one another 35
Course Title - Landscape Painting How to book? T / +44 (0) 2086165990 E / info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk W / www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk Available dates This is a 1-week course, you can choose to reserve one from the following available sessions. Kew Gardens 4th Jun 8th Jun 24th Sep 28th Sep Greenwich Park 11th Jun 15th Jun 1st Oct 5th Oct Hampstead Heath 25th Jun - 29th Jun 8th Oct - 12th Oct Timetable 10:00am 2:00pm Price 336 VAT inc. Recommended Materials Drawing Pack 35.00 (exc. VAT) Our best pack offers our highest quality art materials. This pack contains: 15 graphite pencils with different levels of hardness 3 premium charcoal pencils: Soft, Medium and Hard Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser) Beautiful premium leather drawing bag Paper stump (small, medium, large) Knife Pencil extension & Watercolour Painting Pack 58.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine watercolour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black). Palette Drawing rubber plus a putty rubber (aka kneadable eraser). 6 sable round brushes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Sketchbook(30cm x 22cm), Washcloth or Acrylic Painting Pack 62.00 (exc. VAT) 18 Winsor&Newton fine acrylic colour set, 10ml (Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Phthalo Blue, Light Green, Viridian Green, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Grey, Mars Black) Palette 2 canvases (30cm x 25cm) 6 sable flat brushes of different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large) Bucket Washcloth 36
Our Teachers Our tutors have many years of teaching experience. They graduated from world leading art colleges such as the Royal College of Art, École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Central Saint Martins College of Art, Chelsea College of Art, Goldsmith College of Art and the Florence Academy of Art. They exhibit their work in the UK as well as internationally, and have appeared in various publications and programs, including those of the BBC. These qualities have always managed to guarantee our students satisfaction and artistic success. 37
Course Available dates Timetable Price Introduction to oil painting (2 weeks) 18th Jun - 29th Jun 16th Jul - 27th Jul 17th Sep - 28th Sep 19th Nov - 30th Nov 4:00pm 8:30pm 564 (VAT included) Introduction to Life Drawing (1 Week) 4th Jun - 8th Jun 3rd Sep - 7th Sep 8th Oct -12th Oct 12th Nov - 16th Nov 6:30pm 8:30pm 450 (VAT included) Life Painting with Oil Paint (1 Week) 11th Jun -15th Jun 10th Sep -14th Sep 4:00pm 6:30pm 450 (VAT included) Painting for Beginners (2 weeks) 23rd Apr - 4th May 2nd Jul - 13th Jul 15th Oct - 26th Oct 3rd Dec - 14th Dec 4:00pm 8:30pm 564 (VAT included) Drawing for beginners (2 weeks) 23rd Apr - 4th May 2nd Jul - 13th Jul 15th Oct - 26th Oct 3rd Dec - 14th Dec 4:00pm 8:30pm 564 (VAT included) Drawing at the National Gallery (2 weeks) 2nd Jul - 13th Jul 15th Oct - 26th Oct 10:00am 1:00pm 564 (VAT included) 38
Course Available dates Timetable Price Sculpture Drawing at the V&A (2 weeks) 14th May - 25th May 16th Jul - 27th Jul 1:00pm 4:00pm 564 (VAT included) Still Life Painting (2 weeks) 9th Apr - 20th Apr 20th Aug - 31st Aug 4:00pm 8:30pm 564 (VAT included) Painting the Portrait (2 weeks) 9th Apr - 20th Apr 20th Aug - 31st Aug 10:00am 2:00pm 564 (VAT included) Landscape Drawing Short Courses (1 week) Regent s Park: 28th May 1st Jun 18th Jun - 22nd Jun Hyde park: 13th Aug - 17th Aug 17th Sep - 21st Sep 10:00am 2:00pm 336 (VAT included) Landscape Painting Short Courses (1 week) Kew Gardens 4th Jun 8th Jun 24th Sep 28th Sep Hampstead Heath 25th Jun - 29th Jun 8th Oct - 12th Oct 10:00am 2:00pm 336 (VAT included) Greenwich Park 11th Jun 15th Jun 1st Oct 5th Oct 39
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