Centre of England Arts

The next term will start week starting Monday 7th January to 11th February and the 25th February to 25th March.
£82.50 (or £45 and then £37.50)

If you wish to start after the begining of term please contact Julie on 01676 523357 to reserve a place or dicuss posible reduction of fees.

Ink, Wax and Watercolours with Claire Botterill

Mondays
10.00am- 12.00pm

Creating a painting in ink wax and watercolour is a great fun way of producing a work of art that is full of character and life.
It is a very relaxed and forgiving technique that creates a lovely image without being too controlled.
It can be used for all subjects successfully helping you to free up your approach and not be too critical if your original drawing isn’t as perfect as you may wish.
The watercolour washes over the brilliant coloured wax crayons give a delightful surprise and the inky darkness gives great tonal qualities with dramatic lights and darks.
Materials needed:-
Watercolour paper I use Bockingford 200lb
Water colour brushes
Coloured wax crayons Crayola are good but most childrens crayons are fine
A cartridge pen and black ink cartridges Parker cartridge pens an ordinary standard one usually has a very suitable nib

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Acrylics painting with Barbara Hunt
Mondays
1.00pm-3.00pm

Acrylic paints are a very versatile medium and allow paintings to be built up slowly in stages or more spontaneously. Barbara is an experienced artist and tutor who takes the complete beginner or the more experienced artist through the process of acrylic painting. Barbara will show you how to paint at each stage and guide you when you find your own way of working. You will need to bring your own materials eventually but there will be things you can borrow to get you going.
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Modern Mixed Media – Fiona Payne
Monday evening
7.00pm to 9.00 pm

Release your creativity! Learn how to create stunning abstract paintings.
Fiona trained originally in textiles and knitwear fashion design and has since undertaken various courses including digital photography, life drawing and painting. As a professional artist she teaches ‘A’ level students at her one day workshops in various local schools. Her own work is noted for its vibrant use of colour and its textural qualities, working in mixed media and concentrating in architectural forms and structures.
During these weekly classes you will firstly be creating a large “free” black and white sketch without using a pencil or paintbrush. You will be concentrating using still life groupings and sometimes photographs, turning a part of this sketch into an individual abstract painting, again not using a paint brush or pencil.
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Drawing and watercolours with Julie Hyde
Friendly, structured classes in drawing and watercolours. Step-by-step instruction with demonstrations and practical work. We cover all sorts of subjects from still life, flowers and landscapes to portraits. Suitable for the complete beginner or the more advanced artist.
Tuesdays 
10.00am-12.00am Full
1.00pm-3.00pm 2 places available
7.00pm-9.00pm 2 places available
Wednesdays
10.00am-12.00am Full
1.00pm-3.00pm 3 Places
Thursdays 
10.00am-12.00am Full
1.00pm-3.00pm 2 places available
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Understanding Oil Painting with Nick Logan
Nick is a talented artist a great teacher. He will share with you all the skills a knowledge he has on how to work with oils. From stretching canvases, applying grounds to applying paint and building up layers, all will be revealed on this on-going series of classes.
Wednesday evenings 7.00pm-9.00pm  

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Open House, Fridays 10.00am onwards
The centre is open for anyone to bring their own projects to work on (telephone to check if attending for the first time). This session is untutored but there are always like-minded people about to chat to.
£3 per session, pay when you turn up. NOTE: these sessions are not run during August
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Other classes and courses

For details and booking of the following classes please contact the people running the course

BSBA Courses in Botanical Illustration
11 full day sessions, Sundays, once a month
Starting 16th September 2012, 11 sessions £295 - deposit £95,
Contact Jeni Neale via:-
admin@birmingham-botanical-artists.org.uk

Digital Photography Foundation Courses
3 hour evening classes, Thursdays, with photographer Alan Ranger
0ne - 3hr Foundation Module £35 (normally £120)
Digital Photography Made Easy – Extended Course £175 (normally £199)
Digital Photography Made Easy – Full five weeks £195 (normally £225)
For dates, availability and bookings, contact Alan Ranger via:-
Mobile: 0781 701 7994, Email: rangerphotography@btinternet.com, Web site: www.alanranger.com