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
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
1. Demonstrations
Michael can provide interesting demonstrations for Art Groups throughout the UK and abroad
in a variety of media and subjects.
2. Teaching
the teaching programme covers most media and subject matter including life. Suitable for all
standards and mixed ability groups.
3. Workshops
These all day workshops are designed to teach painting and drawing skills from conception to completion.
4. Lecturing
Contact Michael for more details.
5. Speaking: "My Life and Work as an Artist"
A humorous tale that is suitable for both artist and non-artist groups. 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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