Join TONIC ART CLUB [Autumn Term Part 1] Tuesdays evenings 6.30-8.30pm at Penshurst Village Hall and paint and draw in a supportive, social environment.
Guided by tutor Eleanor May Watson, you can set and reach your own creative goals, whether that means just carving out precious time to make art, building new friendships, or advancing your skills in composition, colour, and mark-making.
Bring your own project, sketchbook and photographs and create your work with the help of Eleanor and the group! Meanwhile, every week Eleanor will demonstrate something new inspired by a selection of brilliant artists and set a drawing exercise for those who are looking for inspiration (all drawing materials will be provided). See the schedule below...
Eleanor will revisit your project regularly to give you individual help and guidance.
Is it for me?
Anyone looking for helpful, practical feedback to improve their art whilst painting in company. Whether you are new to making work or a more experienced artist or maker. Eleanor's focus is on making a positive, welcoming environment.
Testimonial:
'Eleanor is a natural teacher with great deal of knowledge and skill. During the two day course I felt really supported with plenty of encouragement to experiment and apply my personal expression in my paintings.'
Term Structure:
Week 1 (8th September) - Welcome, introductions and goal setting.
Demonstration in using thumbnails to establish a composition and lyrical inspired by Henri Matisse.
Ink drawing exercise.
Week 2 (15th September) - Demonstration in using reduced palette to establish a tonal sketch part 1.
Pastel on coloured paper drawing exercise.
*NO CLASS TUESDAY 22nd September
Week 3 (29th September) - Demonstration colour mixing complimentary colours and reduced palette part 2, inspired by Jennifer Packer.
Charcoal drawing exercise.
Week 4 (6th October) - Demonstration mixing vibrant greys inspired by Morandi.
Crosshatch drawing exercise.
Week 5 (13th October) - Demonstration in saturation inspired by Winifred Nicholson.
Pastel drawing exercise.
Week 6 (20th October) - Mid-point personal feedback sessions.
Drawing challenges - a series of exercises to create different kinds of preparatory drawings.
* NO CLASS 27th October
Week 7 (3rd November) - Demonstration in mark-making 1, inspired my Van Gogh.
Ink drawing exercise.
Week 8 (10th November) - Demonstration in mark-making 2 inspired by Jadé Fadojitimi.
Mixed-media drawing exercise.
Week 9 (17th November) - Demonstration in working from photographs part 1 inspired by Jonathan Wateridge.
Collage exercise.
Week 10 (24th November) - Demonstration in working from photographs part 2 inspired by Hurvin Anderson.
Mixed media drawing exercise.
End of term group feedback!
I hope you will join me again in the New Year and my first TONIC ART CLUB Summer Exhibition.
Testimonial:
"Ellie's demonstrations were so interesting and well researched. The group was friendly and chatty and a pleasure to be part of, the painting was inspiring and fun."
TONIC ART CLUB: One off Tuesday evening 6.30-8.30pm
Book all 11 evenings via this link
