Mixed Media Art – Summer 2018

This is your weekly opportunity to experiment and have a go in a friendly and supportive art group and improve your creative scope.

Topics covered will include silver point/silver pen, gouache on dark paper, charcoal and chalk, oil pastels and sgraffito, pixellated pictures, paper collage mosaic and photomontage.

“I’ve learnt more in the first 10 minutes of this class than I have ever done, it’s great to be shown a variety of techniques that I can use again at home” – session participant

Everyone is welcome – beginners and more experienced artists alike.

SESSIONS: 

18 May: Pixelated Pictures.  

A Pixellated picture is created by using a grid to break down an image into squares and then finding the closest colour match, select one colour only for each square.  The result is an interesting, geometric abstract image.

 25 May: Silverpoint.

Silverpoint is an ancient technique, much used by artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci.  It involves using a silver or lead item…maybe an earing or old toy soldier and using it as a drawing implement.  A similar modern effect can be achieved using a silver gel pen. 

 ABOUT CLAIRE:
The workshop leader Claire Jeanes has a BA(hons) in Graphic Design, with a specialism in illustration. She is also a qualified teacher so will be able to give you lots of suggestions and helpful guidance.

MATERIALS:
All materials will be provided by Claire.  She will also give advice if you wish to purchase any additional for your at home projects.