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Sunday Art Workshops
Due to the success of her whole day workshops, Viv Rainsbury has decided to do a few similar Sunday sessions covering different themes. The next one is on Sunday 25th October.
Please contact her on 07999 895155 or email [email protected] if you are interested in joining a workshop.
Places are strictly limited due to social distancing.
Book now - ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT
Sunday
July 25th
10am to 4pm
Sunday
July 25th
10am to 4pm
Making A Splash ! ! with Viv Rainsbury FULLY BOOKED - contact Viv to book future places
Making A Splash ! ! with Viv Rainsbury FULLY BOOKED - contact Viv to book future places
Unleash your creativity and make a splash on this whole day workshop exploring the use of acrylic inks to produce a background and then mixed media to paint your subject upon it. Some materials will be provided but please also bring your own paints, pastels, pens or whatever you prefer to use.
You will need to bring your own packed lunch.
Cost: £60
Contact Viv on 07999 895155 or by email at [email protected] to find out more or to book a place.
Sunday
July 25th
10am to 4pm
Sunday
July 25th
10am to 4pm
Making A Splash ! ! with Viv Rainsbury FULLY BOOKED - contact to book future places
Making A Splash ! ! with Viv Rainsbury FULLY BOOKED - contact to book future places
Unleash your creativity and make a splash on this whole day workshop exploring the use of acrylic inks to produce a background and then mixed media to paint your subject upon it. Some materials will be provided but please also bring your own paints, pastels, pens or whatever you prefer to use.
You will need to bring your own packed lunch.
Cost: £60
Contact Viv on 07999 895155 or by email at [email protected] to find out more or to book a place.
Friday
July 30th
6:45pm to 8:30pm
Friday
July 30th
6:45pm to 8:30pm
PLEIN AIR PAINTING at Thurne Staithe (weather permitting) with Lorraine Auton
Set up on the grassy path to the right of the staithe with a good view of the windmill and moored boats. Please bring your own equipment (some easels provided if requested and collected in advance). This is a social event with no tutoring or charge but you might wish to bring your own refreshments or purchase something to suit your taste from the nearby hostelry!
Comfy chairs, warm clothing and insect repellent strongly advisable.
Please let Lorraine know if you are hoping to be there.
Photo reference: Norfolk Tourism
Book your place and enjoy a relaxing step-by-step Sunday afternoon workshop accompanied by tea and cake.
Watch the demo and then experiment with sgraffito technique to scratch away the top layer of paint revealing copper tones beneath. Use free brushstrokes, warm colours and metallic paint to produce a shimmering Norfolk reed landscape.
Most suitable for those wishing to improve their painting skills.
£35 with canvas, paints and all equipment included. Maximum class size of 6 per session.
Contact email: [email protected]
Here's some feedback from the artists who attended Lorraine's previous workshop . . .
" Just a note to say how much I enjoyed Sunday's class. My wife and friends were very impressed with the result. I feel a lot more confident at tackling skies now."
" Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, so big thanks to Lorraine for the inspiration "
" Thank you for a brilliant day. Loved every minute of it and lunch was wonderful too. "
Sunday
July 25th
10am to 4pm
Sunday
July 25th
10am to 4pm
Making A Splash ! ! with Viv Rainsbury (Just ONE place left)
Making A Splash ! ! with Viv Rainsbury (Just ONE place left)
Unleash your creativity and make a splash on this whole day workshop exploring the use of acrylic inks to produce a background and then mixed media to paint your subject upon it. Some materials will be provided but please also bring your own paints, pastels, pens or whatever you prefer to use.
You will need to bring your own packed lunch.
Cost: £60
Contact Viv on 07999 895155 or by email at [email protected] to find out more or to book a place.
Tue / Wed / Thur
12 / 13 / 14 Oct
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
12 / 13 / 14 Oct
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 1: STEP-BY-STEP WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE
Progressing on from the previous pen and wash, we will do a simple step-by-step watercolour landscape using reference material. This one has boats!
Painting reference: Ray Campbell Smith
Tue / Wed / Thur
23/24/25 Nov
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
23/24/25 Nov
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 1: AUTUMN FARMLAND LANDSCAPE
We will do a simple step-by-step acrylic landscape using effective scraping technique to illustrate an autumnal ploughed field.
Tue / Wed / Thur
19 / 20 / 21 Oct
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
19 / 20 / 21 Oct
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 2: SUNFLOWERS - After Van Gogh
Techniques demonstrated using impasto acrylic (but could be other coloured medium if preferred). Our take on the old master or your own version if you don't like impasto ... or acrylic ... but it's definitely going to be sunflowers!
Painting reference: Van Gogh
Tue / Wed / Thur
30 Nov/1/2 Dec
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
30 Nov/1/2 Dec
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 2: STILL LIFE IN NEGATIVE
Using white pencil on black paper we will try to create the effects of a reflective glass object.
Tue / Wed / Thur
26 / 27 / 28 Oct
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
26 / 27 / 28 Oct
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 3: PUFFINS or CHICKENS
Pen and wash or pencil sketch. Drawing skills practice covering feathers, proportions, movement, .... from reference photos.
Tue / Wed / Thur
7/8/9 Dec
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
7/8/9 Dec
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 3: COY CARP AND LILLIES
Pastel, paint or draw in your own style from reference material.
Artwork reference: Jill Stefani Wagner
Tue / Wed / Thur
2/3/4 Nov
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
2/3/4 Nov
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 4: MOON
Based on Colin's beautiful photo, techniques will be demonstrated in acrylic but would also suit other colour mediums.
Photo reference: Colin M Harvey
Tue / Wed / Thur
14/15/16 Dec
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
14/15/16 Dec
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 4: CHRISTMAS CARD PRINTING
Use a simplified lino cut technique to design and print your own batch of press printed greetings cards. Ho Ho Ho!
Tue / Wed / Thur
Dates TBC
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
Dates TBC
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 5: PROPORTIONS OF THE HUMAN FIGURE - DRAWING
A more detailed look at proportional guidelines for correct figurative work. From reference material (may contain nudes) and observations of clothed people.
Tue / Wed / Thur
Dates TBC
7pm to 9pm
Tue / Wed / Thur
Dates TBC
7pm to 9pm
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Session 6: CUT OR WHOLE POMEGRANATE USING PEN AND WASH
Study and recreate the strange and intricate features of this interesting fruit or take your work in any way you want inspired by the pomegranate. (Subject to availability, alternative item may be provided).
Thurs
30th September
7pm to 9pm
Thurs
30th September
7pm to 9pm
Optional Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Optional Art Class with Lorraine Auton
LIFE DRAWING - NUDE
Life drawing session using either a male or female model. These will be mostly untutored, although some help and guidance will always be on hand. Please let me know if you don't have your own easel / drawing board and we'll try to arrange some.
Parental permission required if under 18.
Weds
29th September
7pm to 9pm
Weds
29th September
7pm to 9pm
Optional Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Optional Art Class with Lorraine Auton
LIFE DRAWING - HANDS
A catch-up or refresher session drawing human hands.
Class size maximum of 8 on a first come basis.
TBA
Month and date
7pm to 9pm
TBA
Month and date
7pm to 9pm
Optional Art Class with Lorraine Auton
Optional Art Class with Lorraine Auton
PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Paint outside at an interesting location, hopefully near a pub for post session chats.
Photo reference: Gary Armer
Sunday
October 4th
10am to 4pm
Sunday
October 4th
10am to 4pm
Big Sky Workshop with Lorraine Auton
Big Sky Workshop with Lorraine Auton
This whole day workshop using acrylics on a large canvas will guide the group to produce a stormy sky in the morning session. A light buffet lunch and drinks will follow this. The afternoon session will involve the participants in creating a foreground of their choice to go on the sky they have produced. Everyone will need to bring their own canvas, ideally 3ft by 2ft (92cm by 61cm), or similar size. Cost including lunch: £50