Alice Mumford
“The school of painting is an oasis; a place to share ideas, enthusiasm and adventures into painting. Teaching has helped me to translate my thoughts and reflections about art into practical courses. In doing this I have learnt so much and shared in that adventure. It’s an opportunity to pass on the wonderful sense of being part of a bigger ‘family’ of painters.”
“Alice’s paintings are characterised by lively and immediate surfaces. Vibrant colour is balanced and composition considered, but not forced. Strong abstract qualities within the negative space suggest intrigue. Soft edges shimmer, yet the object remains defined
and tactile. The works have a dreamlike, almost ghostly quality to them as they evoke a connection with memories and past lives. The feeling of a moment interrupted.”
– Richard Selby, Director, The Redfern Gallery
Have a look at her series of inspirational videos HERE
What our students say
Alice is an inspirational teacher. She gave us solid practical advice, and a good demonstration. She was encouraging and although my painting must have been the worst she did not make me feel despondent – quite the opposite! I like the smallish group and the amazing space to work in.
This course was wonderful. It was well planned and structured, with a step by step approach, clear progression each day, enabling us all to achieve our very best. Alice is a great teacher, she is positive and finds constructive comments for each individual in the group, all at our different levels, and her enthusiasm and commitment are real motivating forces in the group. She worked as hard was we did, and while that might have felt intense, there were moments of laughter and shared enjoyment of our learning – and I learned so much.
To have the focus and guidance of a fabulous tutor who is also a lovely painter was great. A privilege to meet Alice Mumford and lovely staff and inspiring environment.
Alice is an inspirational teacher. She gave us solid practical advice, and a good demonstration. She was encouraging and although my painting must have been the worst she did not make me feel despondent – quite the opposite! I like the smallish group and the amazing space to work in.
This course was wonderful. It was well planned and structured, with a step by step approach, clear progression each day, enabling us all to achieve our very best. Alice is a great teacher, she is positive and finds constructive comments for each individual in the group, all at our different levels, and her enthusiasm and commitment are real motivating forces in the group. She worked as hard was we did, and while that might have felt intense, there were moments of laughter and shared enjoyment of our learning – and I learned so much.
Courses with Alice Mumford
After Matisse
Oil - Still Life - Art Courses (2-5 days)
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Active Instance: a024J000005K9y3QAC, 11-Jan-2021
Using vibrant colour and dream-like studio settings, explore Matisse's iconic techniques for creating paintings full of the pleasure of looking, led by artist Alice Mumford.
| 11 - 13 Jan 2021 - 3 days - £555 | Full | Request |
Clarion Calls - The Palette of Winifred Nicholson
Oil - Still Life - Art Courses (2-5 days) - Intermediate
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Active Instance: a024J000003tjFZQAY, 08-Feb-2021
The artist Winifred Nicholson beckons us to discard old conceptions that colour must be tacked down to release its true vitality. Learn to liberate colour in your painting on this fast-paced oils course. Work from a studio still life, referencing Winifred Nicholsons's colour scale and focusing on her concept of intervals. Unlock a new way of seeing and creating in your painting.
| 8 - 10 Feb 2021 - 3 days - £555 | Book |
Inside Outside
Oil - Still Life - Art Courses (2-5 days)
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Active Instance: a024J000001mIzJQAU, 30-Nov-2020
Artists are fascinated with using windows in their paintings to frame, open and contrast. Paint from a still life with views of town and sea from the studio windows.
| 30 Nov - 2 Dec - 3 days - £555 | Full | Request |
Silver Light
Oil - Still Life - Art Courses (2-5 days)
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Active Instance: a024J000001mIuyQAE, 28-Sep-2020
Working from still life, explore Scottish artist Anne Redpath's mastery of light and use of different greys, enlivened by jewel like notes of colour, to produce paintings of unexpected vitality.
Silver Light
Oil - Still Life - Art Courses (2-5 days)
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Active Instance: a024J000001X4cEQAS, 17-May-2021
Working from still life, explore Scottish artist Anne Redpath's mastery of light and use of different greys, enlivened by jewel like notes of colour, to produce paintings of unexpected vitality.