Art Courses Brockley
Art courses near Brockley: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Brockley. 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.
Brockley is an inspiring and diverse center of the Arts. Not only established artists but also many emerging creatives call Brockley home. When considering taking an art course, Brockley is the natural choice. 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 Brockley
Our art courses have been designed with artists of all levels in mind, from beginner to professional.If you have just started painting, are starting a new hobby or are thinking of developing your established painting practice, our tutors will work with you at your 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.There will be the opportunity to discuss your ideas with your classmates, while also having one to one time with your tutor to concentrate on your own individual needs.
Advanced Art Classes Brockley
If as a professional artist you are looking to gain more experience, depth or focus on the work you already create, then our Advanced art courses in the greater Brockley area are ideal for you.All of our tutors are on hand to provide technical support to the students and, as practising artists, can give an insight into the industry as it stands now.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.As working professionals, we understand that you have responsibilities outside the studio so finding the time to take part in a course may not be easy, which is why we have created timetables which can fit around your busy schedule.
Fine Art Courses Brockley
For a broader overview of fine art, the New School of Art offers a Fine Art course in the greater Brockley area.By presenting an introduction to fine art practice – including painting and drawing – our team of tutors will assist students in focusing on and developing a critical awareness of their work.The programme is taught by professional artists, which allows students to benefit from one to one tutorials as well as be involved in class workshops and discussions.During the course, students will develop their skills and gain insight into the way their course tutor works.
Life Drawing Classes Brockley
Another class we offer in the greater Brockley area are the Life Drawing classes, which are proving to be a popular choice.We believe rigorous study in drawing is essential to all figurative work, and underpins our philosophy as an Art school.The class involves the life model being drawn in a number of poses.The Life Drawing classes allow artists to explore their creativity and practice their draftmanship in a focused and supportive environment.Tutors will be there to give instruction and guidance.No matter what your level of ability is, this programme will develop your skills.Although there is tuition and direction for all students, this class provides a chance to work on your drawing in a more social environment.
Landscape Painting Courses Brockley
Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club, runs our 2 day Landscape Painting workshops in the greater Brockley area.This course will introduce you to Louise’s work and painting style.There will be a focus on learning to work freely, quickly and dynamically.Provided there is good weather, students can draw outdoors as they work with pencil and watercolour, focusing on simplification and abstraction before they move indoors and paint in the studio.As Louise will be on hand to give guidance, advice and individual tuition, it is the perfect opportunity for our students to create a number of artworks, and they are encouraged to do so.You will be able to look at a few of her sketchbooks and your own sketchbooks will be used as reference and inspiration for your painting.On the second day everyone’s work will be critiqued by the group.
Portrait Painting Brockley
We also offer a 2 day Portrait Painting Masterclass in the greater Brockley area, led by Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, artist Tim Benson VPROI.On this course, students will get to know the artist and his work, as well as the philosophy behind his work.The first day will be begun with a demonstration by Tim, and then you will create your own small, quick oil sketches which focus on tone, colour and form more than detail.A large painting will be produced by the students on the second day – again, a work without detail.In order to identify ways in which to create interest and tension in the work, students’ work will be discussed and their choices examined throughout this process.The course will conclude with a one on one assessment of the student’s work.