Drawing and Painting Courses
Small friendly groups of up to 9 students meeting in
the artist’s studio at Mangerton Mill in Dorset with lots
of one to one tuition in a safe, relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Spring and Autumn Courses
Beginners classes
1) Watercolour course for beginners. 6 weekly
2-hour sessions.
2) Acrylic course for beginners. 6 weekly 2-hour
sessions.
In these beginners classes you will learn about the
materials and how to use them. Master some of the basic skills.
Gain enough confidence to move on to my course for improvers.
Improver’s classes
1) A 10-week per term Drawing and Painting course in water based
and mixed media. Various subjects and styles with individually designed
projects. Mixed abilities. There are 10-weekly 2½-hour sessions
per term with a variety of days and times to choose from.
The aim of this course is to increase each students
knowledge, skills and understanding of drawing and painting. This
will be achieved through sketchbook experimentation, talks, discussions,
demonstrations, practical exercises, studying other artists work,
personal student led programmes and group critiques which will take
place in a safe, relaxed and enjoyable environment.
August Summer School
This course consists of one 2½-hour session, weekly, for
four-week throughout August with a different programme each year,
with opportunities for working both inside and outside in the beautiful
ground of Mangerton Mill. There are a variety of days and times
to choose from.
A short, enjoyable course focusing in on a chosen theme
or the acquiring of or further developing certain specific skills
or knowledge.
Demonstrations – Teaching – Workshops
Lecturing and Speaking Engagements.
Michael can provide interesting demonstrations, teaching
and workshops for Art Groups throughout the UK and abroad for all
abilities and in most mediums and subject mater including life drawing.
Sessions are available from 2 hours to all day courses. The all
day workshops cover all aspects of drawing and painting skills from
conception to completion and are suitable for mixed ability groups.
Longer sessions up to a week’s course can be arranged if required
here or abroad. Full details on request.
Lectures
Contact Michael for a list of available lectures.
Public speaking
“My life and work as an artist.”
A humorous tale that is suitable for both artist and
non-artist groups which works well as an after dinner speech.
Comments from just some of the groups I have visited.
Ilminster Colourists: The audience certainly appreciated
your presentation and I received many glowing comments. Joy
Holmes
Dorchester Art Club: We enjoyed your evening with
us immensely! Peter Flecchia
Puncknowle Art Group: Thank you once more for coming
to talk to us and share your expertise - We always enjoy having
you here, from the members of the art group.
Askerswell Art Group: Thank you so much for giving
our group a most interesting and informative lecture. We all enjoyed
it and gained so much as well as inspiration. Perhaps you could
come again in the New Year. Sheila
Sarnia Arts and Crafts Club Guernsey: Very impressed
with the examples of your work and would like you to undertake a
weekend workshop in the spring of next year. Richard Thompson
- President
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