NEXT WORKSHOP
Saturday 28 November
Animals in Movement using Watercolour with Jake Winkle
*FULLY BOOKED*
Inspired by light and movement, Jake's arresting watercolour paintings show a wonderful mastery of both. As well as exhibitions in London and the south of England, he has undertaken many commissions for individuals and organisations including The National Trust. Jake will provide photographic images and tracing sketches for anyone preferring not to draw free hand.
Workshop Programme for 2027
Below is our exciting programme for workshops for 2027. We do hope that there is something for everyone. Please be sure to book early with Beverley. Details below.
23 January 2027
Portraiture with Sean Slater
Sean is a professional freelance Illustrator, Figurative fine artist, Concept Designer and private art tutor based in Wiltshire. He has been teaching and instructing since 2004 and has worked with a wide range of art groups and organisations, educational institutions and private students. The programme for the day will include the following techniques: Proportion and Construction, Values, Colour match. Drawing in charcoal as well as carbon/pencil. Any medium can be accommodated for your portrait picture - so your choice with the addition of one to one tuition with Sean where required, could be really interesting.
20 February 2027
Oil Painting with Paul Oakley
Paul has developed skills as an oil painter and runs Pewsey Vale Studio where he teaches and demonstrates his art. As a private art tutor based in Wiltshire, Paul has been highly recommended and will be here to further develop our Oil Painting techniques.
Paul’s workshop is designed to introduce artists to using oil paint, as well as for artists who already use this medium and would like some guidance on technique. The morning will be dedicated to painting a still life; looking at methods of applying oil paint to build up a picture from a coloured beginning. After lunch we well be developing these skills with a landscape painting, looking particularly at how to use thin paint in some areas and build up layers of paint with dramatic mark making in others
The workshop is aimed at beginners and Artists wishing to develop their skills in oils , so enthusiasm is more important than experience .
If you are new to oil painting, or would like to give it a try without the commitment of buying materials , Paul can provide all materials needed for the day at a cost of £10 pp.
If you have oil paints already, Paul will provide a list of materials needed for the course.
20 March 2027
Illustrations or Abstract with Annaliese Stoney
Annaliese has developed skills as an Illustrator and runs a Studio where she teaches and demonstrates her art in Salisbury. Annaliese work depicts scenes with humour and heart. She sums up her Art in her own words - ‘Whether using a dip pen and ink or a twig I’ve found in the garden, I love playing with line to convey energy and expression’.
She graduated from the BA illustration degree at Falmouth in 2011 and her first picture book ‘It’s Not JUST a Blanket!’ was published in 2014. (Bonney Press). She has also illustrated several fiction and non-fiction titles for young readers (including the Ballet School and Eureka! series by The Salariya Book Company).
The programme for the day will include one of the following:
Illustrations
Abstract
24 April 2027
Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting with Sarah Seymour
Sarah Seymour is a painter, writer and Illustrator and has her own workshop in Kings Somborne.
In this workshop we will be exploring the history, tools and techniques of Chinese Brush Painting. We will be grinding our own ink, painting on rice paper with traditional brushes, carving our own seals and learning about the thought processes behind stunning compositions.
Participants will be encouraged to capture the spirit of a subject in just a few deft brush strokes.
Warning: this may fundamentally change the way you paint!
22 May 2027
Still Life using Oils with Russell Bignold
Russell Bignold is a British fine art painter and sculptor whose work has developed from a rigorous classical training in drawing, portraiture and figurative painting towards an increasingly expressive and contemporary approach to the painted image. As a private art tutor , Russell has been highly recommended and will be here to further develop our Oil Painting techniques.
Russell will encourage us to produce an alla prima still life in oils. People can use acrylics if they prefer. The intention is to paint a fairly classical but looser still life with different objects including copper, fabric, ceramics, glass, mirror, fruit and flowers within the composition.
People may get a sense of his work at russellbignoldartist.com or instagram @russellbignoldfineart
26 June 2027
Acrylics/Watercolour with Lucinda Nicholas
Lucinda has developed skills as she teaches and demonstrates her art. Lucinda has always been artistic, using her art to help children understand vocabulary in her initial career as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist. Mostly self-taught, Lucinda has honed her style under local mentors and has expanded her medium vocabulary to include pen and ink, acrylics, Brusho, lino cutting and collage. As a private art tutor based in Redlynch, Lucinda has been highly recommended and will be here to further develop our Art painting techniques.
24 July 2027
Reflections with Martin Webster
Martin specialises in landscape and seascape painting, particularly snow scenes as well as capturing the architecture that trees give us. For the past few years he has been the Chairman of Salisbury Group of Artists, enjoying the stimulus that working with other painters brings as well as trying to play a part in the wider Salisbury Art scene. Further details on this workshop to follow.
18 September 2027
New Forest Landscapes with Angela Corben
Angela studied BA Hons: Fine Art at Northbrook College, Worthing, and since graduation in 1998 she has consistently exhibited annually. Angela describes her paintings to embody the energy and spirit of the place, and the ethereal feel of the paintings to evoke a fleeting magical moment in time and space.
Angela will explain and demo how to select the best composition starting with a New Forest landscape photo reference. There will be 2 different landscape references provided- with an opportunity to provide your own photo reference along guidelines.
Angela will show how to simplify the image and craft a dynamic landscape composition. She will demo valuable input on how to use expressive brushstrokes and pushing the contrast using tonal values and colour, to create a strong landscape painting.
This workshop is suitable for acrylics. Angela will demo using acrylics. It could also suit use of pastels, or gouache. Having the ability to layer opaque medium over transparent and to layer up quickly, is valuable to create the depth and edges required for this subject.
To book:
Workshop fees; Members £45 per day, guests £50
To pay by Bacs;
Salisbury Group of Artists
Sort Code 30 97 41
Account 03627988
ref: workshops
(alternative payment methods available).
All workshops are on Saturdays, 10am-4pm, at Bemerton Methodist Hall, Roman Road, Salisbury, SP2 9BH.