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Painting Faces
8th / 9th July

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All artists can find that they work more successfully in one medium than another. This weekend offers you a chance to explore creating a portrait in several different ways. 

Whether you are a beginner or very experienced, this will be a unique opportunity to explore new avenues of expression.

We will be using any or all of these, as you wish:
Pastels, pen and ink, oils, watercolours, acrylics, gouache, charcoal, pencil, wax crayons, oil pastels. 

Cathy is experienced in all these media and will offer as much or as little guidance as you need.

Day One Friday

Day Two Saturday​

10.00:  Meet and Greet! Cathy will introduce the course  (Tea & Coffee will be served)

10.30 - 12.30: Morning session - You will have a chance to try any or all mediums that take your fancy. Cathy may offer some very short demonstrations with some.
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12.30: Lunch (Bring your own picnic style or enjoy a simple rustic meal for £10*)

1.30 - 4.00: Afternoon session - A short intro on what to look for when creating a portrait. 
You will work from a photograph or portrait head to prepare for the live model on Sunday. We will end the afternoon with an overview of your work and some tips for the morrow!


4.30: Round up and discussion of the day's progress  (Tea & Coffee will be served) 
10.00:  Setting the goals for the day (Tea & Coffee will be served)

10.30 - 12.30: Morning session -  Your model will be in place and Cathy will talk you through how to get started and how to capture the pose to the greatest effect with the medium you have chosen! She will be on hand through the session to sort out problems, give advice and make suggestions.

12.30: Lunch (Bring your own picnic style or enjoy a simple rustic meal for £10*)
A short round up on the morning’s work and some thoughts about your direction for the afternoon.


1.30 -  4.00: Afternoon session  - New session, new  pose and a chance to maybe try another medium! Loosen up and enjoy! 
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4.30: Round up and discussion of the day's progress  (Tea & Coffee will be served) 
"Cathy Bird is a truly inspirational and talented artist and teacher. She has mastered the ability of 
being able to judge exactly how much guidance is needed and enables both adults and children to 
find their own direction and style. I have learnt and continue to learn so much from her." 
Thank you Cathy.
 
G.K.
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Special introductory offer of £50 per day per person
including all materials, tea and coffee.

* Tell us if you want to book lunch!



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