Sometimes reading a book or watching a few tutorials just doesn't do it and you suddenly realise that you have hit that famous brick wall that so many artists talk about where try as you may you just can't improve any further. A great many promising artists unfortunately give up at this point saying to themselves reassuringly that "maybe some people are meant to be artists but I'm obviously not one of them". Wrong!! Artists are not born!! Where this fable comes from that artists are born with paint brushes at birth and start producing masterpieces by the time they are one we do not know. Yes we agree that some of us are fortunate enough to have varying degrees of natural talent, but don't forget this has to be nurtured and directed. Any professional artist you talk to will tell you that at one point (or perhaps at more than one point) they felt like throwing their brushes out the window, squeezing their paint tubes down the toilet and using their paint box as a tool box. However, when asked what changed that they will almost all answer the same way-they went and took a class!!
So instead of letting you spend hours of wasted time sifting through thousands of pages on the net looking for a suitable course near you we have done the hard work for you and compiled a list of some of the best courses we could find including some excellent online courses that are available. Happy painting!!
Pear Tree Farm - Art Courses
Lea Bridge
Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 5JN
Telephone: 01629-534215 Email : sue@derbyshirearts.co.uk
Set in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, with inspiring countryside and the company of like-minded people Pear Tree farm art courses are the perfect creative holiday for any aspiring artist. They run a wide range of courses taught by respected professional artists for beginners and improvers, as well as those with more advanced skills.They offer short-break residential and day courses ranging from one day workshops to 5 day holiday. There are an exciting series of art classes suitable for all levels of ability from complete beginners to the more experienced with courses based both inside the studio and outdoors on location!!! Course subjects range from drawing, painting (watercolour, acylic, oils, mixed media) with traditional and contemporary techniques shown, to clay raku firing, clay modelling, digital photography and print.
David Coupe - Watercolour Courses
153 Shuttlewood Road
Bolsover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire, S44 6NX
Telephone: 01246-826311 Email : dave@coupe.uk.net
At a Coupe Watercolour course you will be taken through the steps of successful watercolours, from the basics right through to your very first masterpiece. Classes are always held in small groups to ensure personal attention. They range from 2-hour lessons and Saturday workshops to life classes and painting holidays.
There are various watercolour courses for all requirements. During the week there are two hour lessons on Monday-Thursday held at a mutually convenient times.The Saturday workshop is more of a teaching workshop with more art tuition and is intended for people who have not been to me before and live some distance away. This is held at David's studio at home and is limited usually to seven people. For those that have no art materials, these can be hired on the day, everything needed to complete and even frame the painting to take home. Price £40 for the lesson, £5 for material hire. Also once a month Life Classes are held at the studio These are of 4 hour duration and include a snack lunch at the half way point.
Tim Rose - Watercolour Courses
17 Plymouth Road,
Sheffield
South Yorks, S7 2DE
Tel 0114 255 2171, Email: tim@timrose.co.uk
Tim Rose is a professional painter who works mostly in watercolour and paints subjects which range from architectural studies to country house gardens. He is an experienced teacher and demonstrator and has exhibited widely, including both the Royal Institute of Watercolourists and the Royal Society of Watercolourists at their open shows. His approach to painting is based on direct observation from nature and life, with emphasis on drawing and understanding tonal and colour values. He encourages students to ‘keep it simple’ , often using a limited palette of colours and considering composition through preliminary sketches. On his workshops he demonstrates techniques and approaches to painting and offers personal tuition aimed at helping each individual.
Diane Kettle - Watercolour Courses
Diane Kettle
Kettle's Backyard
Middleton by Youlgrave
Bakewell
Derbyshire, DE45 1LS
Telephone 01629 636763 Email:diane@dianekettle.com
Diane offers a range of regular classes as well as Bespoke weekend courses in any media. Incorporating studio based or summer painting en plein air with a few hours of personal tuition a good combination to develop your skills. You can contact Diane to discuss your needs and she will do her best to structure the tuition to achieve your aims. Accommodation can be arranged if needed and in the evenings take pleasure in the good places to eat all around the Peak District National Park.
Geoff Kersey - Watercolour Courses
4 Nether Way,
Darley Dale,
Derbyshire, DE4 2TSE
Telephone:01629 735191 Email: info@geoffkersey.co.uk
Learn watercolour landscape painting with renowned Derbyshire Artist Geoff Kersey at Pear Tree Farm Art Centre, near Matlock, in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. These new, themed, One-Day Workshops for 2009 follow the same pattern as previous workshops, where you paint along with Geoff in stages, creating a complete painting by the end of the day, that hopefully you will be proud to hang on your wall. The price includes refreshments on arrival, morning tea/coffee, a buffet lunch, and afternoon tea/coffee. They all start at 9.30am concluding at 5.00pm and the fully inclusive price is £75 per workshop. Geoff also provides week long holiday courses click here for details.
Andy Walker - Complete Watercolour Course
This online course will teach you how to paint in watercolours from the very basics right up to the secrets of the professionals. So whether you are a complete beginner or already have some experience of painting this course will be of benefit. In the course Andy teaches you how to paint with watercolour, and also how to draw, compose great pictures,how to mix and use colour to great effect, and how to create beautiful textures, how to paint landscapes, still life, portraits and abstract.
When you sign up for the course you will begin to receive emails on a regular basis, a bit like getting a magazine. Each email links to a lesson, where you will find an audio introduction to the lesson pages of clear instructions to print off and keep video clips to show you exactly how it’s done. Just listen to the audio, print off the pages, watch the video and follow along. Each lesson builds on the one before, so you grow in confidence as you go along, and you will soon be amazed at how fast you are learning.The important thing is to actually do the projects. The courses are very practical and you will learn by doing. One advantage with this method of instruction is that you can take the courses at your own pace. You don’t have to keep up, or you can choose to go faster! To take the course at a slower pace just save the links and download the lessons whenever you like , or if you want to go quicker, then email me and Andy will send you the complete list of links so you can access the course at your own speed.
Virtual Art Academy - Complete Painting Course
This is a complete three year program of self-study art instruction courses. With this art instruction program you get a total of 52 courses. They cover all the basic foundation topics you need to know about, whether your interest lies in oil painting techniques, watercolour painting techniques, or acrylic painting techniques. This program of art instruction is equivalent to a three year course of study in painting at an academic art institution (at a fraction of the cost). Each art instruction course covers a specific topic in painting in a high degree of detail, in an easy-to-read format and represents around 15 to 20 hours of study. With each course you get Lecture Notes: About 15 - 20 pages of concentrated information written in an easy to understand format and Learning Assignments: Each art instruction course typically contains about four to ten learning assignments to help you fully master the skills described in the lecture notes. Using these assignments, you can customize your own training program. All the course materials are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format so you can easily read them online or print them out at home.
Peter Saw - Interactive Watercolour Course
Peter Saws complete, multi-media course in watercolour painting on CD ROM. Its like having your own personal tutor on your PC. Interactive Watercolour is more than a book, it's more than a video. It's a complete and easy to use reference source on watercolour painting that makes learning fun and enjoyable whilst gradually building skill and confidence. The course features:
* Over 250 ‘how to do it’ movie clips & animations.
* Over 200 photographs to do your own paintings from.
* Over 1100 easy to navigate web style pages.
* Information on materials, brushes and other equipment.
* Demonstrations and explanations on brush skills, paint mixing, colour, techniques, corrections and more.
* Full instructions on how to paint over 30 ‘Watercolour Doodles’ many using video clips.
* Comprehensive instructions for 11 Step by Step paintings including pen and wash.
* Printable instructions you can take to your painting area.
* In depth articles on colour, drawing, composition, brushes, perspective, photography and more.
* Extensive Watercolour Glossary with photographs, diagrams and links to other sections in the CD.
* Gallery of paintings.
* Many more detailed steps and instructions than is possible in a conventional book or video.
* Large clear images, animations, video clips and interactive charts help you learn and understand.
* Search facilities allow searching the text of the CD to find all references to a topic, watercolour technique or term.
So instead of letting you spend hours of wasted time sifting through thousands of pages on the net looking for a suitable course near you we have done the hard work for you and compiled a list of some of the best courses we could find including some excellent online courses that are available. Happy painting!!
Pear Tree Farm - Art Courses
Lea Bridge
Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 5JN
Telephone: 01629-534215 Email : sue@derbyshirearts.co.uk
Set in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, with inspiring countryside and the company of like-minded people Pear Tree farm art courses are the perfect creative holiday for any aspiring artist. They run a wide range of courses taught by respected professional artists for beginners and improvers, as well as those with more advanced skills.They offer short-break residential and day courses ranging from one day workshops to 5 day holiday. There are an exciting series of art classes suitable for all levels of ability from complete beginners to the more experienced with courses based both inside the studio and outdoors on location!!! Course subjects range from drawing, painting (watercolour, acylic, oils, mixed media) with traditional and contemporary techniques shown, to clay raku firing, clay modelling, digital photography and print.
David Coupe - Watercolour Courses
153 Shuttlewood Road
Bolsover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire, S44 6NX
Telephone: 01246-826311 Email : dave@coupe.uk.net
At a Coupe Watercolour course you will be taken through the steps of successful watercolours, from the basics right through to your very first masterpiece. Classes are always held in small groups to ensure personal attention. They range from 2-hour lessons and Saturday workshops to life classes and painting holidays.
There are various watercolour courses for all requirements. During the week there are two hour lessons on Monday-Thursday held at a mutually convenient times.The Saturday workshop is more of a teaching workshop with more art tuition and is intended for people who have not been to me before and live some distance away. This is held at David's studio at home and is limited usually to seven people. For those that have no art materials, these can be hired on the day, everything needed to complete and even frame the painting to take home. Price £40 for the lesson, £5 for material hire. Also once a month Life Classes are held at the studio These are of 4 hour duration and include a snack lunch at the half way point.
Tim Rose - Watercolour Courses
17 Plymouth Road,
Sheffield
South Yorks, S7 2DE
Tel 0114 255 2171, Email: tim@timrose.co.uk
Tim Rose is a professional painter who works mostly in watercolour and paints subjects which range from architectural studies to country house gardens. He is an experienced teacher and demonstrator and has exhibited widely, including both the Royal Institute of Watercolourists and the Royal Society of Watercolourists at their open shows. His approach to painting is based on direct observation from nature and life, with emphasis on drawing and understanding tonal and colour values. He encourages students to ‘keep it simple’ , often using a limited palette of colours and considering composition through preliminary sketches. On his workshops he demonstrates techniques and approaches to painting and offers personal tuition aimed at helping each individual.
Diane Kettle - Watercolour Courses
Diane Kettle
Kettle's Backyard
Middleton by Youlgrave
Bakewell
Derbyshire, DE45 1LS
Telephone 01629 636763 Email:diane@dianekettle.com
Diane offers a range of regular classes as well as Bespoke weekend courses in any media. Incorporating studio based or summer painting en plein air with a few hours of personal tuition a good combination to develop your skills. You can contact Diane to discuss your needs and she will do her best to structure the tuition to achieve your aims. Accommodation can be arranged if needed and in the evenings take pleasure in the good places to eat all around the Peak District National Park.
Geoff Kersey - Watercolour Courses
4 Nether Way,
Darley Dale,
Derbyshire, DE4 2TSE
Telephone:01629 735191 Email: info@geoffkersey.co.uk
Learn watercolour landscape painting with renowned Derbyshire Artist Geoff Kersey at Pear Tree Farm Art Centre, near Matlock, in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. These new, themed, One-Day Workshops for 2009 follow the same pattern as previous workshops, where you paint along with Geoff in stages, creating a complete painting by the end of the day, that hopefully you will be proud to hang on your wall. The price includes refreshments on arrival, morning tea/coffee, a buffet lunch, and afternoon tea/coffee. They all start at 9.30am concluding at 5.00pm and the fully inclusive price is £75 per workshop. Geoff also provides week long holiday courses click here for details.
Andy Walker - Complete Watercolour Course
This online course will teach you how to paint in watercolours from the very basics right up to the secrets of the professionals. So whether you are a complete beginner or already have some experience of painting this course will be of benefit. In the course Andy teaches you how to paint with watercolour, and also how to draw, compose great pictures,how to mix and use colour to great effect, and how to create beautiful textures, how to paint landscapes, still life, portraits and abstract.
When you sign up for the course you will begin to receive emails on a regular basis, a bit like getting a magazine. Each email links to a lesson, where you will find an audio introduction to the lesson pages of clear instructions to print off and keep video clips to show you exactly how it’s done. Just listen to the audio, print off the pages, watch the video and follow along. Each lesson builds on the one before, so you grow in confidence as you go along, and you will soon be amazed at how fast you are learning.The important thing is to actually do the projects. The courses are very practical and you will learn by doing. One advantage with this method of instruction is that you can take the courses at your own pace. You don’t have to keep up, or you can choose to go faster! To take the course at a slower pace just save the links and download the lessons whenever you like , or if you want to go quicker, then email me and Andy will send you the complete list of links so you can access the course at your own speed.
Virtual Art Academy - Complete Painting Course
This is a complete three year program of self-study art instruction courses. With this art instruction program you get a total of 52 courses. They cover all the basic foundation topics you need to know about, whether your interest lies in oil painting techniques, watercolour painting techniques, or acrylic painting techniques. This program of art instruction is equivalent to a three year course of study in painting at an academic art institution (at a fraction of the cost). Each art instruction course covers a specific topic in painting in a high degree of detail, in an easy-to-read format and represents around 15 to 20 hours of study. With each course you get Lecture Notes: About 15 - 20 pages of concentrated information written in an easy to understand format and Learning Assignments: Each art instruction course typically contains about four to ten learning assignments to help you fully master the skills described in the lecture notes. Using these assignments, you can customize your own training program. All the course materials are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format so you can easily read them online or print them out at home.
Peter Saw - Interactive Watercolour Course
Peter Saws complete, multi-media course in watercolour painting on CD ROM. Its like having your own personal tutor on your PC. Interactive Watercolour is more than a book, it's more than a video. It's a complete and easy to use reference source on watercolour painting that makes learning fun and enjoyable whilst gradually building skill and confidence. The course features:
* Over 250 ‘how to do it’ movie clips & animations.
* Over 200 photographs to do your own paintings from.
* Over 1100 easy to navigate web style pages.
* Information on materials, brushes and other equipment.
* Demonstrations and explanations on brush skills, paint mixing, colour, techniques, corrections and more.
* Full instructions on how to paint over 30 ‘Watercolour Doodles’ many using video clips.
* Comprehensive instructions for 11 Step by Step paintings including pen and wash.
* Printable instructions you can take to your painting area.
* In depth articles on colour, drawing, composition, brushes, perspective, photography and more.
* Extensive Watercolour Glossary with photographs, diagrams and links to other sections in the CD.
* Gallery of paintings.
* Many more detailed steps and instructions than is possible in a conventional book or video.
* Large clear images, animations, video clips and interactive charts help you learn and understand.
* Search facilities allow searching the text of the CD to find all references to a topic, watercolour technique or term.
and much, much more!!....
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