Course details
Create abstract and experimental compositions in collage and watercolour inspired by the Cornish coastline.
Artist Kitty Hillier will show you how to look at your everyday surroundings afresh and create experimental and abstract compositions from a process of close observation, slow-drawing and playful mark-making.
Start with a slow meander across Porthmeor Beach. Gather objects for inspiration and draw your surroundings using close observation. Using all of your senses, Kitty will show you how to pay attention to the seasonal transitions, forgotten spaces and discarded objects.
Work on a series of collages and use line and colour to explore multiple resolutions for your compositions. If you are looking for fresh ideas and approaches to liven up your practice, this course is for you.
The St. Ives School of Painting is a friendly and welcoming place for all levels of ability, class sizes are kept small to create a nurturing environment for all.
Please note: This is an adult workshop, however we would welcome children aged 14 or over, if accompanied by a paying adult. This is the case as we cannot guarantee that all our tutors have been DBS checked.
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What to Bring
All materials are provided. As we plan to work outdoors for some of the duration of the workshop, please wear sensible shoes and bring a coat or sunhat as appropriate.
Timings and Breaks
17th September
The workshop will run from 13.30am until 16.30pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time so you can check in at reception and get settled in. We will serve tea and coffee at break times during the workshop.
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