Adults
We've even got a class for adults this half term!
Painting Flowers in Watercolour (18+ yrs)
Monday 17th February, 18.00 - 21.00 (£38)
In this evening watercolour course, your expert tutor Sophie will show you how to work in a loose and spontaneous way, responding to the texture and colours of flowers. Working from photographs of flowers, the group will paint each flower on a larger-than-life scale. There will be an emphasis on being bold with the composition and colour, allowing yourself to work in a free and creative manner. It will suit all abilities and is a good way to work more freely if you feel you are often too cautious in this medium. If you have your own watercolour brushes that you usually use, please bring them along. Brushes will also be provided. Sophie Knight is an associate member of The Royal Watercolour Society and her work is in the British Museum, the House of Lords, and several high-profile collections. She teaches her watercolour class on Friday afternoons at the Conservatoire.
Tutor: Sophie Knight
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Botanical Clay Sculpture (18+ yrs)
Tuesday 18th February, 18.00 - 21.00 (£38)
The botanical bas relief art class is a hands-on workshop where you will be creating unique, individual relief artworks celebrating nature for your home environment or as a personalised gift! We will be looking at composition, botanical and seed press castings and finishing effects. Drawing on inspiration from nature the course will encourage an understanding of basic sculptural practices, experimentation and will also consider the environmental implications of creative practices and when and where sustainability can be built in. Beginners are welcome as well as more established practitioners. All materials are provided, but an apron is advisable.
Tutor: Dot Young
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Magic & Medicine: Make A Pustaha Concertina Book (18+)
Wednesday 19th February, 18.00 - 21.00 (£38)
A 'pustaha' is an ancient book used by Batak priests in northern Sumatra, Indonesia, with beautiful examples currently housed in the British Library. Inspired by our enchanted library theme, and guided by your expert tutor, you will create your own version of these concertina books with wooden covers. You will paint the wooden book covers inspired by the drawings which exist in pustahas in the British Library collection. Pustahas were used for magic, divination and medicine... what magic will yours contain?
Tutor: Fiona Berry
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Introduction to Self-Portraiture in Oils (18+)
Thursday 20th February, 18.00 - 21.00 (£38)
Explore self-portraiture in oils in this beginner-friendly class. Learn how to observe and paint facial proportions, understand the structure of the skull, block in shadow areas, and mix skin tones. You’ll work on one piece during the class, gaining experience and creating your own self portrait sketch. We are delighted to be working with visiting tutor Lee Feather. Lee has over fifteen years of experience as a practicing artist in Greenwich, specialising in portrait commissions and landscape drawings. Lee's portrait of broadcaster and author Michael Rosen can be seen at the National Portrait Gallery.
Tutor: Lee Feather
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Drink & Draw (18+)
Friday 21st February, 18.00 - 21.00 (£28)
Come along to the Conservatoire Drink & Draw workshop series to let your hair down, learn some new skills, and make friends. Led by two of our expert art tutors, you’ll spend a fun Friday evening mixing prosecco with paint as you tackle your very own A3 canvas, inspired by a well-known artist! You’ll come away with a wonderful piece of painted work, no matter your prior experience - beginners are welcome. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided by our on-site café Arts Kitchen, and food is available before or during the session. If you have any allergies please share them with us at the point of booking, thank you.
Tutor: Sue Harris & Lilly Walker
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