Art Courses Blackfriars
Art courses near Blackfriars: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Blackfriars. Our centres in Lewes, Brighton and London host courses in drawing, oils painting and art history led by inspiring tutors, all highly regarded artists and art historians.
Blackfriars is an inspiring and diverse centre for the Arts. It is the home of choice for many established artists but also a must visit destination for aspiring artists. Blackfriars is an easy choice if you are thinking of doing an art course. The New School of Art presents courses led by well established, highly regarded art historians and artists who will support and guide you through the course of your choice.
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Beginners Art Classes Blackfriars
Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, we have an art course designed just for you.If you are new to painting, starting a new hobby or looking to develop an existing painting practice, our tutors will work with you at your current level.By aiming to ensure a maximum class size of 10 or 12, we are able to offer small, intimate Beginner art classes and a tutor on hand to give you the individual attention you need.Both individual and group work is involved in our Beginner art lessons.You will be able to share ideas with other students and focus on your individual needs with one to one time with your tutor.
Advanced Art Classes Blackfriars
For those professional artists who are looking to gain more experience or depth or concentrate on the art they have already produced, our Advanced art courses are just what you are looking for.All of our tutors are practising artists and so will be able to give technical support to our students as well as provide an insight into the current status of the industry.In the Advanced art class you will be surrounded by like minded artists who wish to define and develop their own practice and challenge their skills and knowledge.We realise that as working professionals it can be hard to juggle your responsibilities and taking part in a course, so we have timetables which can accommodate your busy schedule.
Fine Art Courses Blackfriars
For a broader overview of fine art, the New School of Art offers a Fine Art course in the greater Blackfriars area.The tutors provide an introduction to fine art practice, including drawing and painting, to assist students in focusing and critically reflecting on their work.This programme is taught by professional artists allowing students to be involved in class workshops and discussions, as well as one to one tutorials.Over the course, students will understand how their course tutor works and so develop their own skills.
Life Drawing Classes Blackfriars
The Life Drawing classes we run in the greater Blackfriars area are a popular choice.We maintain that thorough study in drawing is important to all figurative work and this underlines our beliefs as an Art school.In this class, the life model is drawn in a range of different poses.The Life Drawing classes proivde an opportunity for artists to discover their creative side and practise their draftmanship in a focused, supportive environment.Tutors will be on hand to provide guidance and instruction.This programme is guaranteed to improve your skills, regardless of your level of ability.Though there is tuition and direction, this class is a great opportunity to work on your drawing in a more social environment.
Landscape Painting Courses Blackfriars
Artist Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club, presents a 2 day workshop in the greater Blackfriars area on Landscape Painting.On this course you will be introduced to Louise’s work and her painting style.The focus will be on learning to work freely, quickly and dynamically.If the weather permits, working with pencil and watercolour and working on simplification and abstraction can be done outside, and the painting can be done in the studio.Students are free to create several paintings over the two days while Louise is on hand to provide advice and individual attention.Some of her sketchbooks will be available to look at and your own sketchbooks will be used as reference and inspiration to inform your painting.The second day will give the group the chance to assess everyone’s work.
Portrait Painting Blackfriars
Also on offer is our Portrait Painting Masterclass led by artist Tim Benson VPROI, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters – a 2 day course in the greater Blackfriars area.On this course, students will get to know the artist and his work, as well as the philosophy behind his work.On the first day, after a demonstration by Tim, you will proceed to create small, quick oil sketches which focus more on tone, colour and form than detail.On the second day students will create a large painting, again without adding detail.Students’ work will be discussed throughout this process and their individual choices will be examined, so as to identify how to create tension and interest in the composition.The course will conclude with a one on one assessment of the student’s work.