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.
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.
What a fantastic session – one I would definitely like to try again. Thank you Alice Mumford, Jo and Treve for a very inspired session!
Excellent session. Thank you so much Alice and Eleanor for your honesty and sharing such personal details of your own and the women in your family’s experience of being artists.
Alice is super. Her enthusiasm, energy and inspiring words and voice….l’ll certainly do another course with her!
What a great session. Thank you Alice and the team.
Alice is a wonderful teacher. She is so generous with her knowledge and insights and was a great privilege to spend three days with her. She was instructive, interesting and very encouraging. She worked us hard over three days and the result was an astonishing collection of work from all participants.
Just to say how much I have enjoyed the Saturday Live sessions. Each one has led me into new ideas for how to work. They are so worthwhile and greatly appreciated.
I found this talk fascinating, reassuring and extremely helpful. I loved the concepts of composting, life shaping and creating worlds.
I have missed life drawing so much in lockdown and your class was just an excellent way of re-connecting!
I learnt so much to take forward. Alice is a wonderful teacher and I loved every minute.
Courses with Alice Mumford
After Matisse
Art Courses - Oil - Still Life
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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.
19 - 21 Feb 2024 - 3 days - £645 | Book |
Bonnard + the Electric Light
Online Pre-recorded - Oil
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Active Instance: a024J00000CRz2MQAT, 31-Jan-2025
Take a journey with artist Alice Mumford to explore the intimately lit domestic spaces of Bonnard's paintings. Learn how to capture the warm diffused light of Bonnard's tabletop settings and see how he captured the poetry of everyday life as it played out in living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.
£50 | Book |
Clarion Calls - The Palette of Winifred Nicholson
Art Courses - Oil - Still Life
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Learn to liberate colour in your painting on this fast-paced oils course. Unlock a new way of seeing and creating in your painting.
20 - 22 May 2024 - 3 days - £645 | Full | Request |
Figure - Inspired by Matisse
Online Pre-recorded - Drawing - Figure
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Join us and enjoy a recording of our wonderful two hour online figure class inspired by the work of artist Henri Matisse looking at energetic line, pattern and form.
£25 | Book |
Figure - Matisse Part 2
Online Pre-recorded - Drawing - Figure
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Active Instance: a024J00000CkZAWQA3, 31-Jan-2025
Join us for the second part in this online figure class inspired by the work of artist Henri Matisse. Extending from the last session, this time we'll be adding rich colour to Matisse's lively compositions.
£25 | Book |
Introduction to Matisse - Pattern + Illusion
Online Pre-recorded - Oil - Still Life
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In this 2 part course led by artist Alice Mumford, learn how Matisse used pattern to create the illusion of three dimensions and immerse yourself in the joy of looking and painting in oils.
£50 | Book |
Postcards from St Ives - Christopher Wood
Online Pre-recorded - Oil - Landscape
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Join artist Alice Mumford as she explores Christopher Wood's quest for a lyrical way of describing the world through line and rhythm.
£25 | Book |
Alice Mumford
Stories
Thinking Allowed
This is the first in a series of free live and interactive webinars where we invite artists to grapple with some of the key burning questions for artists. Is Competition Good for Creativity? Discussion led by Alice Mumford Picasso and Braque forged a relationship that was part intimate friendship, part rivalry. The two artists were...
What Shapes an Artist
Watch this recording of our live streamed conversation between artist tutor Alice Mumford and daughter Eleanor as they delve into questions such as why do we struggle to have the confidence to call ourselves an artist, what makes up the ‘creative compost’ of our lives and other fascinating insights into art, family and inspirational women....
Bonnard The Revolutionary - Alice Mumford
Join Alice in our studio, as she takes her students on a gallop through the history of art, to demonstrate what a revolutionary Bonnard was. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3