Liz Luckwell
Linking my method to the landscape, I take students on Porthmeor Beach to make experimental drawings in the sand, bringing them back to some of man’s first marks and symbols. My teaching is grounded in an understanding for people and their desire to learn. I feel I have a genuine understanding of how nervous and apprehensive prospective students can sometimes be and am able to help them relax and enjoy being creative.
Overlooking Hayle Estuary, with its industrial working history and old harbour walls, I often use these textures and structures for inspiration. Drawing underpins my method of working. I let images emerge from the process,
pushing the materials to their limits, sometimes using 3D and malleable metals where I score, stamp and stress with wax, thus producing Verdigris effects.
What our students say
The course adverts really don’t get across the inspirational elements of the experience. It reawakens the artist in everyone.
Very inspirational course. Learnt a lot of new techniques. Liz was a great tutor for building confidence and ideas. Thank you.
Just the course I needed to give me confidence to start drawing. Taught enthusiastically with interesting references to the St Ives artists and their legacy.
A big thank you to Hilary and Liz – a fantastic course! I look forward to continuing at home all I have learnt and will certainly be back for future courses.
I really enjoyed the course, I learnt a lot – feel inspired to carry on. The tutors were lovely and very knowledgeable and friendly. The organisation of the course was very good and the facilities and location great. Thank you.
Amazing! Thank you, you have open up my love of art and given me the confidence to start! Liz and Marion were inspirational and motivational. P.s. All staff very friendly and helpful.
Really enjoyable – learned loads and found the workshops most informative. Liz and Mary were encouraging and generous in their tutoring. Thank you both.
It was just what I needed – from working on large pieces over along time at home – this has been valuable to focus on colour/balance, composition In a free but structured way – thank you Liz you’ve been great.
A dynamic 4 day course led by two very experienced teachers. I felt pushed to the edges of my creativity at times but both teachers influenced me forward to complete pieces of work I would have never thought I was capable of.
The course adverts really don’t get across the inspirational elements of the experience. It reawakens the artist in everyone.
I loved my tutors! The range they showed – between accurate drawing and having fun with different materials – was superb!
I love the supportive and creative atmosphere at the school. It was well equipped and a joy to work in. Both Ilker and Liz were excellent tutors in their own individual ways and complimented each other very well.
More than fulfilled my expectations. A wonderful friendly atmosphere putting you at your ease. Could have been intimidating but it certainly wasn’t!
Multiple drawing exercises in a short time frame was just what I hoped for and will provide the foundations for further practice and tuition.
Had a thoroughly enjoyable 3 days learning to work in a totally new way. it was lovely to work amongst so many other talented people and very inspiring.
Lovely to walk into a light filled studio, sea in the background and a riot of flowers. Liz was excellent in demonstrating techniques and most encouraging in helping to develop both close observation and more free expression.
I didn’t think we would be doing so much and that the course would be quite as stimulating as it has been!
I found the course inspiring and immensely enjoyable!! Liz was so supportive and encouraging, calming nerves and nurturing our creativity.
Thank you profoundly for your fantastic, encouraging, gentle, brilliant, lively, intelligent, deeply informed from some
many sources and resources and creative teaching.
Courses with Liz Luckwell
Abstract Colour in St Ives (CW)
Weekend Art Courses - Mixed Media - Abstract
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Course ID: a004J00000G1qli
Active Instance: a024J00000DzEiyQAF, 16-Feb-2024
Learn to create striking, bold and contemporary work though structured and guided tuition. Unlock the secret to balancing tone, composition and colour inspired by the colourful world of St Ives abstraction.
Abstract Colour in St Ives (CW)
Weekend Art Courses - Mixed Media - Abstract
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Course ID: a004J00000G1qli
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNVoQAN, 20-Sep-2024
Learn to create striking, bold and contemporary work though structured and guided tuition. Unlock the secret to balancing tone, composition and colour inspired by the colourful world of St Ives abstraction.
Approaching Painting
Art Courses - Drawing - Beginners
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Course ID: a00w000000i3a1N
Active Instance: a024J00000DzEkdQAF, 26-Feb-2024
Ideal for beginners, this is a mini foundation, giving you a solid grounding in drawing and painting trying both acrylics and oils. Learn simple and dynamic approaches to build your confidence.
Approaching Painting
Art Courses - Drawing - Beginners
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Course ID: a00w000000i3a1N
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNoGQAV, 04-Nov-2024
Ideal for beginners, this is a mini foundation, giving you a solid grounding in drawing and painting trying both acrylics and oils. Learn simple and dynamic approaches to build your confidence.
Developing Drawing Skills
Art Courses - Drawing - Beginners
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Course ID: a00w000000bCVj2
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNl3QAF, 18-Nov-2024
Learn to master the power of the simple line. Working from subjects in and around the studios, create compelling observational drawings and equip yourself with an entirely new creative toolbox.
| 18 - 21 Nov 2024 - 4 days - £525 | Book |
Dynamic Botanical
Weekend Art Courses - Mixed Media - Still Life
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Course ID: a004J00000IT62x
Active Instance: a024J00000DzF2xQAF, 19-Apr-2024
Exploring the dynamic floral paintings of David Hockney, freshen up your approach to botanical drawing and painting.
| 19 - 21 Apr 2024 - 3 days - £425 | Book |
Getting Started with Mixed Media Landscape
Art Courses - Mixed Media - Landscape
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Course ID: a001r00000nKFSF
Active Instance: a024J00000DnRPrQAN, 20-May-2024
This inspiring course offers exciting new ways to creatively absorb your spectacular St Ives surroundings. With an encouraging and experimental approach, establish a solid foundation in mixed media painting.
Getting Started with Mixed Media Landscape
Art Courses - Mixed Media - Landscape
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Course ID: a001r00000nKFSF
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNSlQAN, 19-Aug-2024
This inspiring course offers exciting new ways to creatively absorb your spectacular St Ives surroundings. With an encouraging and experimental approach, establish a solid foundation in mixed media painting.
Love Drawing Landscape
Weekend Art Courses - Drawing
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Course ID: a004J00000K5QZa
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNHUQA3, 03-May-2024
Energising and experimental tuition both in the studio and out in the landscape will fire up your drawing confidence and open up a whole new way of looking at the world.
| 3 - 5 May 2024 - 3 days - £425 | Book |
The Art of Keeping it Simple
Art Courses - Mixed Media - Still Life
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Active Instance: a024J00000Dzr8RQAR, 25-Mar-2024
Simplify and refine your still-life studies on this four-day course. Inspired by innovative Modernist artists, this course shows you the essential approach to creating powerful paintings.
The Art of Keeping it Simple
Art Courses - Mixed Media - Still Life
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Course ID: a00w000000bCVkF
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNh9QAF, 21-Oct-2024
Simplify and refine your still-life studies on this four-day course. Inspired by innovative Modernist artists, this course shows you the essential approach to creating powerful paintings.
