This course is designed for those that are totally new to painting, but also those that have some past experience and might be looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We will look at the fundamental elements of painting which can then provide you with the basic building blocks to develop further; colour, hues, colour temperature and colour theory will all be explored. Exploring these various elements will provide an inspiring artistic challenge for all. Subject matter will be taken directly from the walled garden, which at this time of year is bursting with form, shape and colour. This course is designed to inspire!
In terms of medium, we will look at using watercolour paint, pastel and crayon.
This is one of three courses in creativity. There is a course that focusses on drawing, details of which can be found here, and another course on painting which can be booked here. They can either be booked together as they relate, or separately.
In addition to the basic principles of colour, this course gives the opportunity to explore the use of hues, greys and colour temperature in more depth.
Further information:
Who is the course for: both beginners and those with experience wanting to refresh.
Materials: watercolour paint, pastel, crayon, paper - these will be made available, but please feel free to bring ones own
Times:
Start time: arrive 9.45am for 10.00am start
Morning coffee/tea break: 10.45am - 11.00am
Lunch: 12.30am - 1.15 pm
Afternoon tea break: 2.45pm - 3.00pm
Finish: 4.00pm
There is a busy cafe at The Helmsley Walled Garden which serves meals and coffee/tea however please feel free to bring your own refreshments.
Extensive parking available in Helmsley.
Tutor bio: Clare Belbin Carlile studied Fine Art at Newcastle University and completed her postgraduate in Drawing & Painting at Edinburgh College of Art, exhibiting regularly since then. Clare has been resident artist at Helmsley Walled Garden for a number of years and can be found most days throughout the year (in all weathers!) in one of the borders of the garden painting. She has extensive experience in teaching courses in creativity, as well as mindfulness.