Art Courses Chelsfield
Art courses near Chelsfield: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Chelsfield. 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.
Chelsfield is an inspiring and diverse center of the Arts. It is home to many established artists and also a destination for emerging and aspiring artists. When considering taking an art course, Chelsfield 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 Chelsfield
Our art courses cater for a 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.Our Beginner art classes are small and intimate (we aim to cap the capacity of the classes at 10 or 12) allowing you to receive all the direction you need from your tutor.Our Beginner art lessons involve both individual and group work.Individual one to one time with your tutor will let you focus on your specific needs while you will also be given the opportunity to collaborate with other students.
Advanced Art Classes Chelsfield
Professional artists wanting to gain more experience or depth or focus on the work they already create will find our Advanced art courses in the greater Chelsfield area ideal.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.You are sure to find like minded artists in the Advanced art class who share your goals – to challenge their skills and knowledge and define and develop their practice.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 Chelsfield
Another course offered by the New School of Art is the Fine Art course in the greater Chelsfield area, which offers a broader overview of fine art.The tutors will help students focus and critically reflect on their work and painting by providing an introduction to fine art practice, including drawing and painting.This programme is taught by professional artists allowing students to be involved in class workshops and discussions, as well as one to one tutorials.During the course, students will develop their skills and gain insight into the way their course tutor works.
Life Drawing Classes Chelsfield
We also offer Life Drawing classes in the greater Chelsfield area, which are very popular.We maintain that thorough study in drawing is important to all figurative work and this underlines our beliefs as an Art school.Taking part in the class means drawing the life model in a variety 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 able to provide instruction and guidance.This programme will improve your skills, no matter your level of ability.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 Chelsfield
The New School of Art also offers a 2 day Landscape Painting course in the greater Chelsfield area, presented by artist Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club.On this course you will find out more about Louise’s work and her painting style.You will concentrate on learning to work dynamically, quickly and freely.If the weather allows, students will be able to draw outside, working on simplifying, abstraction and working with pencil and watercolour before working on painting in the studio.While Louise is available during these two days to give advice and one on one tuition, we encourage students to make several paintings.A number of her sketchbooks will be there for your perusal while your own sketchbooks will be utilized as reference and ideas for your painting.The group will assess everyone’s work on the second day.
Portrait Painting Chelsfield
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 Chelsfield area.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.The second day will give students the opportunity to create a large painting, again without 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.