Bluecoat: dot-art: Introduction to Landscape Painting

Through a series of experimental exercises and technical introductions, this landscape painting course will begin your own unique visual response to the landscape through painting.

Suitable for complete beginners who are new to oil painting as well as those with more experience looking to develop their skills.

***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660***

Sunday 26th March, 11:30am-4:30pm

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Programme:

In this day workshop, you will be introduced to a structured yet painterly approach to the landscape in oils. What you’ll learn about:

• Composition
• Tone
• Colour
• Edges
• Depth and atmosphere
• Painting techniques

*Important to bring a collection of printed out reference photos, some colour & some monochromatic.

Tutor: Jacob Gourley

Jacob Gourley is a Liverpool based artist specialising in oil painting. An active member of The Royal Standard Studios, he has exhibited in a number of both group and solo shows. Jacob graduated in Fine Art from the University of Gloucestershire in 2017, having been awarded a month scholarship to study in the British School in Rome during his second year. He also won first prize at the Wirral Society of Arts Open Exhibition 2019. For the past 18 months, Jacob has turned his skills to teaching oil painting workshops.

Dates:

Sunday 26th March, 11:30am-4:30pm

Venue:

Bluecoat,

School Lane,

Liverpool,

England,

L1 3BX

Cost:

£60

Materials you will need to bring:

Brushes – a small selection of natural bristle and synthetics (don’t go for the really cheap brushes as it will hamper your ability to paint)

2 sealed jars – for solvent and medium

Reference pictures either printed out or on tablet

Recommended materials (non essential)

Easel/table easel – I have a limited number of table easels so if you have one bring it with you

Preferred low odour solvent and medium, I.e sansodor, liquin, zest it, linseed oil. ( I’ll provide you each with a little solvent but you may wish to bring your own.

Cardboard box to transport wet painting

Rags/paper towel

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Notes:

There are a maximum of 15 places available on the course, so early booking is essential.To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660.

Accessible toilets are available.

Cancellations / Refunds:

Once you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because our courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.

Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund.