ART BASICS
5 week short course
Thursday evenings, 6.30 - 8pm
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th June and 3rd July
£49 for the five week course
 
Our Art Basics sessions are tailored to those who have not picked up a pencil in years, individuals who wish to reignite their creativity and those who would like a refresher. The classes begin with a short presentation before a structured activity takes place using specific materials.
 
This half term we will explore a range of painting, collage and drawing methodologies and you will be shown how to successfully use a variety of wet and dry media. By taking part on this course, you will improve your observational drawing skills, you will gain a better understanding of how to use watercolours, acrylic paints and mixed-media processes, and you will have participated in a variety of mindful activities.
 
All materials, refreshments and car parking is provided, so all you need to bring is yourself!
 
Session One: 5th June - Watercolour studies of birds
Spend a gentle evening in the studio exploring different watercolour techniques and produce your own selection of paintings British and tropical birds. You will have the opportunity to use various watercolour paints, watercolour pencils and pens. 
 
Session Two: 12th June - Architectural features in shading pencils 
Develop your understanding of shading pencil techniques and create an observational study of the architectural elements on cartridge paper. During this taught class, you will learn about line and tonal variation, and you will have a brilliant drawing to take home! 
 
Session Three: 19th June - Scraperfoil insects 
Learn how to create the illusion of a 3D form using multicoloured Scraperfoil. You will slowly remove the surface layer of the board to reveal metallic undertones. You will be guided through the process and by the end of the class you will have a unique artwork depicting a beetle, butterfly or bumblebee. 
 
Session Four: 26th June - Abstract compositions in acrylic paints
Step into the studio and enjoy an evening experimenting with paint application, using a variety of tools to create a mixture of textures and patterns. You will be introduced to different artists and their work, and you will have the opportunity to make your own abstract artwork in response to a range of examples. 
 
Session Five: 3rd July - Nature inspired collage and ink
Embrace a range of mixed papers and textured materials alongside black ink and dip pens during this dynamic class. You will take your time to arrange your collage composition on top of cartridge paper before you use bamboo pens and dip pens to draw a variety of natural forms. 
 
Our Art Basics lessons take place in our studio here:
 
The Yard
1A Chadwick Road
Eccles
M30 0NZ
 
Please note that there are limited numbers on our Art Basics course and places will be given to those who book in advance. Once booked on, you will receive a confirmation email nearer to the start time of the course with further details. This message will come from info@humbugart.com and may end up in spam folders.