What we'll do: 

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ONE DAY MASTERCLASS:

ASSORTED TOPICS

WEEKLY COURSES: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS/ SUNDAY AFTERNOONS / SUNDAY EVENINGS:

PORTRAITS, LANDSCAPES, HUMAN FIGURE AND STILL LIVES 

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Join Jeremy and an intimate class of 10 students and enjoy his unique and comprehensive method of teaching the most versatile of painting mediums. He will guide you step by step and provide you with individual attention. His courses and masterclasses are aimed at all levels from beginners to advanced artists. 

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What we'll do: 

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We will be painting from photos provided using minimal materials and a limited palette of oil paints. Oil paint is one of the most forgiving and versatile mediums available to us. It often gets a reputation for being less accessible than water based paints, but in these classes you will discover that nothing could be further from the truth.

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By bridging the gap between drawing and painting you will be surprised at how forgiving oil paint really is, and how much you can achieve  in a single day of painting, without having to wait for the paint to dry. You will discover how to apply and remove paint, much like you would if you were drawing with charcoal and a rubber, only with oil paint you can make countless mistakes which can all be covered up. This means that you can relax and paint without any fear! We just need to be focused on what we’re doing.

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There are certain fundamental elements to drawing and painting from observation that are very useful to have an understanding of. Perhaps the most important one is learning how to see. During the workshops Jeremy will be demonstrating the entire painting process while talking through what he is doing and why. The lessons will be very relaxed and he welcomes questions at any point.

Jeremy will also be giving individual help along the way and making sure everyone is going steadily at their own pace. The classes should be treated as a learning exercise with no pressure or feeling like you have to produce a masterpiece. Have fun and learn some of the incredible possibilities of oil painting!

What you will learn:

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• Blocking-in (how to effectively begin your painting)

• Recognizing shapes and tones to help achieve good proportions

• Techniques for applying and removing oil paint

• Colour mixing (how to match any colour)

• Edges (utilizing hard, soft and lost edges to create more depth and direct the focus)

• Advice on materials (in-depth if required)

• Good studio practice

• All materials are provided

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What's the difference between the masterclass and the course?

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• The masterclass is a one intensive course on one chosen topic. 

• The course is weekly and ongoing, you'll be learning different topics 

• Both at aimed at all levels of experience and abilities, including beginners!

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All watercolour courses are led by resident tutor and oil painter Jeremy Burns. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyburnsart/