
Mondays
6.30–9pm
Dates
21 June, 28 June, 5 July, 12 July and 19 July 2021
£140
Spaces
We are booking up to 12 people on this course, on the understanding that from 21 June all social distancing measures will be relaxed. If this is not the case, we will ask the last 6 people who joined to transfer onto the next available course.
Safety
We are committed to working with our artists and communities in continuing to provide opportunities for creativity during these challenging times. Together, we have been working throughout lockdown in reconfiguring our courses to ensure the safety of all concerned without compromising on quality. Find out more about our new safety measures.
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Please read our Covid-19 Booking Terms and Conditions below carefully before booking.
Who is this class suitable for?
Ages 16+
Suitable for complete beginners or anyone just needing a creative ‘jumpstart’ welcome.
What will be covered in the class?
Mixed media is such a broad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy to become overwhelmed before you even start experimenting. During Introduction to Mixed Media, Sarah Hunt will take the mystery out of mixed media and help you get started making art.
This 5 week course is designed to encourage a playful approach to creating images in mixed media, while being guided through elements of colour theory, composition and application. It is perfect for beginners who are looking to build confidence and skills.
The first three weeks you will explore different mark making techniques using a variety of tools and media, working from both your imagination and observational studies. You will build up a folder of resources, which you will use to develop a final piece inspired by an image of your choice. Why not use the Arts Centre’s historic parkland setting as a resource for your studies, gathering natural materials and drawing inspiration from the plant life and buildings which surround our art workshop.
What will I need to bring?
- Drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 6B are a good start)
- Rubber
- A set of basic brushes suitable for watercolours or acrylics (not needed first week)
- A set of acrylic paints including black, white, cadmium red, cadmium yellow and ultramarine blue (not needed first week)
Location
Art Room, only accessible using stairs.
Tutor
Sarah gained her Master’s degree in Contemporary Crafts from Falmouth University in 2009. Alongside creating her own work, she is an experienced tutor, leading art and textile workshops for both children and adults for nearly 10 years. Sarah has also worked for arts and health charities promoting the benefits of creativity for well-being, and travelled in South and Central America learning about their textiles and culture. She is passionate about experimenting with new creative skills and sharing them with others in a relaxed and playful way..