Kirkby Gallery: Summer Oil Painting Workshops with Artist Harry Garner

Kirkby Gallery: Summer Oil Painting Workshops with Artist Harry Garner

When

8.8.25    
10:30 - 12:30

Where

Kirkby Gallery
Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley, L32 8XY, Knowsley

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This Summer, artist Harry Garner is returning to Kirkby Gallery to run a series of themed oil painting workshops.

The classes comprise of self contained sessions with all materials provided, culminating in a not to be missed two week portrait building series. You will be guided through the painting process from start to finish with Harry’s expert guidance. The sessions are suitable for all levels of experience and you may book on to as many or as few as you wish. However, it is recommended that the last two workshops are attended as a pair if possible.

A Simple Still Life
Friday 18 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm

An accessible still life painting class. This can be both an introduction to the medium of oil paint for those that are unfamiliar, or a great opportunity for those more experienced to revise their alla prima (in a single attempt) painting skills.

Unorthodox Brushstrokes
Friday 25 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm

This class will explore techniques, and various ‘alternative tools and materials’ that can create interesting, lively and energetic brushwork to use in your paintings. A fun and inventive session.

Outdoor Painting (Plein Air)
Friday 1 August, 10.30am to 12.30pm

This class will be an introduction to painting ‘plein air’ or outdoors. It will cover how to find a good view, build a pleasing landscape composition and enjoy painting in the hopefully sunny weather.

Foundations of a Portrait: Part 1
Friday 8 August, 10.30am to 12.30pm

This will be the first class to focus on portrait painting. In this session the early parts of a portrait will be covered, how to mix accurate skin tones, block-in the facial features, and begin to build a great sketch of the face.

Building the Portrait: Part 2
Friday 15 August, 10.30am to 12.30pm

This is the continuation of the previous class, it will build upon the portraits started last time. This class will cover how to build up shadows and highlights, where to include details, and how to use glazing creatively, all to make an interesting portrait with a good likeness.

£20 per workshop
Places are limited
Booking essential

Book your place(s) by calling 0151 443 4936 or email galleries@knowsley.gov.uk