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The Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills
PRINTMAKING . OIL . ACRYLIC
NO MORE THAN 8 IN EACH WORKSHOP
What do the workshops offer?
The opportunity to work in a small group to discuss and share your ideas. Learn new skills.
What to expect: Demonstrations and instruction from practising artists in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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Abstract Oil Paintings – Helping Beginners Break Into Oil Painting
'Plenty more fish in the sea' by Anna Clucas
Painting using oil paints is probably one of the most fascinating techniques used in painting; and because of
the long time that it is required for it to dry, it is also one of the most tedious and time-consuming. Oil painting has been around for a long time; Renaissance artists use oil paints to create magnificent works of art. If
you’re interested in trying your hand at using this age old technique, you can do so by doing abstract oil
painting.
An artist should take extra care when dealing with oil paints; meticulous preparation is needed and you will
need to have a lot of practice if you wanted to depict real-life objects and surroundings. It takes a lot of skill
to interpret what you see and transferring them in full detail on a blank canvas; it is likely that the first painting will look like something a child might have done. For novices at oil painting, it is best to start off doing
abstract oil paintings, just so you can get a feel of just how to use these paints properly.
Most beginners painting are often too eager to create astounding works of art that they would focus too
much on getting every detail just right, but because they are beginners and do not know of even the basic
principles of painting they fall short of their expectations. It is important for them to realise that it takes
years of practice before you can create detailed and beautiful paintings. For beginners, abstract oil paintings
are the best way to express your feelings while also getting some practice.
To properly interpret aspects of the real world, you will need to understand their geometric elements. Objects in the real world are composed of shapes of varying sizes; you need to get them right in order to make a
detailed painting. But with abstract oil paintings, you are not bound by these strict rules that govern detailed
oil painting. Painting in abstract will allow you to use the bold colours and hues of oil paints to express your
feelings in a creative manner albeit a bit vague.
To create abstract oil paintings, you will not need to have years upon years of experience drawing portraits,
landscapes, or still life; you only need a creative vision, experiment with the use of different brush strokes
and bold colours to create different shapes and lines. By starting with painting abstracts, beginners will not
only be able to learn the correct way of holding the brush and applying paints on the canvas; they will also
learn how to correct their mistakes and how to correctly handle their masterpieces when they’re done.
Learning how to paint beautiful works of art requires you to have some patience to learn the correct techniques. By starting with abstract oil paintings, you will be able to express yourself while also honing your
painting skills.
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Information about the workshop:
The first two hour session will give you an idea of how to work the medium. We will discuss oil painting
techniques you would like follow and I will advise on material you will need, which includes; oil paints,
canvas, brushes etc, that will suit your needs.
6 week block – Oil painting beginners
At the end of the taster session I will provide a list of materials you will need. I can order these for you so
you will have them before you start.
£30 for the 2 hours taster workshop, which includes all materials.
Cost is £120 for a 6 week block.
Restricted to small groups of 8 per class
Beginners (and those with some knowledge)
workshop in lino print making
This workshop runs for between 4 and 12 weeks depending on which stage you would like to reach.
Lino Printing
We learn the basics of printmaking with one colour (4 weeks) through to
multi-colour block printing techniques (full 12 weeks). Please ask or download the separate information sheet from the website.
Acrylic Painting Workshop
Beginners and those with some knowledge
You are not a total beginner but haven't painted for a while and need some help to get started again? Or you
have always painted but never quite pushed your skills far enough? What brushes and paints to use, fine art
composition, tonal values and colour balance?
A starter course in which your tutor paints with you. You learn which materials to use, (acrylics), how to use
your brushes, how to paint in acrylics, simple composition, perspective, focal point and how to create a great
painting building in layers.
These workshops offer the beginner and more confident painter technical advice and ideas on how to develop your creativity.
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We will begin with advice regarding paints, brushes, fine art composition, tonal values and 'Inspirations'.
The workshops will begin with a taster session, in which materials are included, after this workshop, you
may wish to sign up to a regular workshop (times and dates to be confirmed).
Taster session cost including materials (small canvas, paint, brushes) £35 for 2 hour. Regular session cost £18.
You will be provided with a materials list or they can be ordered for you at cost price, prior to the workshop.
Water Colour Workshop
It's about colour! Whether you have never picked up a brush before, or have often painted but been frustrated by the results, the Beginners workshop will be the perfect start.
This workshop covers the absolute basics in watercolour: advice on what sort of brushes, palettes and paper
to use and how to mix beautiful, fresh colours from just three tubes.
We experiment with making transparent, pure colours. Time is spent looking at brush technique, and the wet
in wet technique. We will then put all this information and experimentation into practice, making small
studies of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, and just enjoying loosening up with lovely, juicy paint. The
emphasis will then be to familiarise yourself with simple techniques, to lose inhibitions and possible unhelpful habits with watercolour, and not on producing a finished painting. It's all about enjoying painting and
building confidence. It's not unlikely though, that one of those studies may be lovely enough to make you
want to have it framed!
£35 2 hour taster including materials and the continuous workshops cost £15 per 2 hour sessions (this excludes materials).
Christmas Workshops: Please ask for or download information sheet!
***We hope to include Ceramic and Etching Printmaking Workshops at
the Gallery in the coming months!
WHAT TO BRING
All you really need to bring with you are the art basics: a sketchbook; pencils, pens, and either sketches or
reference photographs, magazine cuttings etc. An Apron and old clothes is advisable. Old rags are also useful.
It can also be very useful to bring with you examples of other artists’ work that you like and are inspired by.
Please bring samples of your work with you as it helps us asses the areas of your work to focus on and others on the workshop get pleasure and encouragement from seeing the work of others.
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