The following art courses are offered in 2009. All art courses are suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience who want an art course to develop new skills and approaches. These art courses have a maximum of just ten places per art course so you can be sure of the attention and support you need to succeed:
- Painting with Acrylic - an art course to master this unique medium.
- Art from Imagination - an art course to help paint beyond reality.
- Sculpting in Clay – a sculpting course to begin using this unique medium.
I have a reputation for being a calm, fun and inspirational art tutor. I have taught many professional artists as well helping complete beginners to get started. As an art consultant I am especially known for sharing her passion for painting with acrylic as well as teaching sculpture techniques. My aim on each art course is to help people discover and develop their own style using imagination as a source of inspiration for art.
When choosing an art course one important consideration is the total number of participants. With me the number on my art courses is never more than ten which means you receive the individual attention and support you need to really succeed. Getting good art tuition matters most and with me you have one of the best! I firmly believe in helping people discover and develop their own approach to creating art, whether this includes realism or abstract, figurative, landscape, still life, etc.
There will be weekend art courses on offer from September 2009, venue and dates yet to be confirmed. Each weekend art course takes place in the glorious countryside of Somerset, Devon Dorset and Wiltshire. There will be many nearby places to stay if required. Please register your interest here and I will contact you with further details.
Each art course is led and taught by me - a professional artist and tutor with nine years experience. I have taught painting and sculpture to many individuals including complete beginners and many others already working as professional artists and people with learning difficulties. For some a weekend art course is all about getting started. For others it's a chance to explore new directions and techniques. increasing confidence, motivation and self-esteem. Because each course has only a maximum of ten participants you will be sure to receive lots of individual tuition and support and therefore really get the most out of the weekend.
On each weekend art course basic materials and equipment are provided so please speak to me to discuss your requirements. A delicious lunch of home made soup and sandwiches each day - all included in the fee. You have no hidden extras to worry about and can spend the whole time focussed upon enjoying and getting the most from your art course.
Each weekend art course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience who perhaps wish to extend their abilities or seek new directions. The emphasis on each weekend is to help you develop your art individually rather than follow any set programme or regime.
Painting with Acrylic
As a painting medium Acrylic offers maximum flexibility. Mixed with water it paints like watercolour or used straight from the tube for an effect like oils. Learn how to develop layers of paint to enrich colours, create depth and consider aspects of composition along with other elements to make a successful painting.
Please contact me for course dates.
Art from Imagination
Although similar in many ways to the weekend painting course the emphasis is all about creating work from your own imagination. You will be helped to find inspiration from a variety of sources including dreams, meditation, others artists, literature, photographs, etc. You will have the chance to learn the basics of painting with acrylic but will also be encouraged to explore alternative perspectives and compositions perhaps introducing mixed media and collage.
Please contact me for course dates.
Sculpture
Whether you are completely new to sculpting or already have some experience this course spread over three separate weekends will help you master the basics of working with clay. Expect to produce a piece of work that will be ready for firing. I know these techniques very well. I have demonstrated and taught the techniques to complete beginners and experienced sculptors. If you want to learn about the basics of working with clay this course is for you.
Fees and booking - please see the Terms and Conditions below.
A deposit of £95 secures your place with the balance due 4 weeks before the course. The tuition fee of £195 for each weekend art course includes use of basic materials and equipment as well as a tasty lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches each day.
Payments may be made by cheque or pay pal at the time of booking your place on the course.
The number of places on each art course is limited to just ten so please avoid disappointment and book your place today!
To book your place, please either email me or telephone me on 07803 208335 any day from 10am - 8pm. If you get my answer machine please leave your name and number and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
If you would like any further information or wish to discuss your specific requirements please telephone 07803 208335 or email me.
Terms and Conditions
Deposits are non refundable and non transferable. Any cancellation must be made in writing not less than 3 weeks (19 days) prior to the start of the course in which case any refund will be limited to any sum paid in excess of the non refundable deposit. Non payment of the balance or any part of the fee by the due date will be assumed to imply cancellation and the place may be reallocated and the deposit forfeited without further notice. If for any reason I am unable to offer tuition on any part or all of any course an appropriate tutor may be substituted at my absolute discretion. If for any reason it is necessary to cancel a course participants will be informed as soon as possible and full or pro rata refunds of fees paid including deposits will be made. No further liability will be accepted. You are advised to consider appropriate insurance at the time of booking.
All art courses are provided by Lily Shewan ©.
