Art Courses Chase Cross
Art courses near Chase Cross: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Chase Cross. 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.
Chase Cross, inspiring and diverse, is a hub for the Arts. It is home to lots of established artists, but many up and coming creatives also find their way here. When you think about taking an art course, you should immediately consider Chase Cross. The New School of Art offers a range of art courses, all led by established, highly regarded artists and art historians who are on hand to help you through your course.
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Beginners Art Classes Chase Cross
Our art courses are designed for a wide range of abilities from beginner to professional artists.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.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 Chase Cross
Our Advanced art courses in the greater Chase Cross area are perfect for those professional artists who are looking to gain more depth or experience or focus on the work they already create.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 our Advanced art classes you will be among like minded artists who similarly wish to develop and define their own practice and challenge their skills and knowledge.We understand that as working professionals you have other responsibilities outside the studio and finding the time to take part in a course can be hard, so we have created timetables which can fit around your busy schedule.
Fine Art Courses Chase Cross
If you are interested in a more general overview of Fine Art, the New School of Art offers a Fine Art course in the greater Chase Cross 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.This programme is taught by professional artists allowing students to be involved in class workshops and discussions, as well as one to one tutorials.On the course students will gain insight into how their course tutor works and at the same time develop their own skills.
Life Drawing Classes Chase Cross
We also offer Life Drawing classes in the greater Chase Cross area, which are very popular.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 offer an opportunity for artists to explore their creativity and practise their draftsmanship in a focused but 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.This class provides a valuable opportunity to focus on your drawing in a more social way, though there is also tuition and direction if needed.
Landscape Painting Courses Chase Cross
We offer 2 day Landscape Painting workshops in the greater Chase Cross area which are led by artist Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club.On this course you will be introduced to Louise’s work and her painting style.There will be a focus on learning to work freely, quickly and dynamically.Weather permitting, students will draw outside, working on simplifying, abstraction and working with pencil and watercolour, before moving onto painting in the studio.Students will be encouraged to make several paintings over both days and Louise will be on hand to provide advice and individual tuition.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.The second day will give the group the chance to assess everyone’s work.
Portrait Painting Chase Cross
We also offer a 2 day Portrait Painting Masterclass in the greater Chase Cross area, led by Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, artist Tim Benson VPROI.During this course, students will become familiar with the artist, his work and the philosophy behind it.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.Students will produce a large painting on the second day, with the added difficulty of not adding detail.A thorough discussion of students’ work and their individual choices throughout this process will lead to an identification of how to create interest and tension in the composition.At the end of the course, the student’s work will be individually critiqued.