Draw Paint Classes

Creative art classes for all levels in London and Scotland. For all enquiries, bookings and to join our mailing list email: [email protected]

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LIFE PAINTING - one day course

3rd March 2018

This one-day course offers a fantastic opportunity to make a finished painting in oils – you will be guided through the different stages of making a painting from compositional studies, colour mixing and paint application. 

Proportions, the structure of the body and artists who have worked in this genre will also be discussed. Course includes lots of demonstrations and one-to-one tuition. Suitable for all levels – beginners are welcome.

All materials provided.

Where: Candid Arts, Islington, London

When: 3rd March

Time: 10am – 4pm

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Fee: £65

For more info go to: www.candidarts.com

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PAINTERLY PORTRAITS - portrait workshop

24th March 2018

Lose you painting inhibitions in this exciting and practical portrait workshop with award winning figurative artist Kim Scouller.

Starting with an introduction to the ideas behind her approach and artistic influences, the workshop will guide you through her process from composition ideas to the finished painting.

You will be shown ‘new ways to make marks’ and explore gestural paint handling to build the structure of the head. With plenty of demonstrations and one-to-one tuition to keep you on the right track.

When: 24th March 2018

Where: London Drawing, Artizan Street Library, London

Time: 10am - 4.30pm

Fee: £65

For more information go to: www.londondrawing.com

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PORTRAITURE - one day course

17th March 2018

This one-day course offers another fantastic opportunity to work from a model at close range in a sustained pose – you will be guided through the different stages of making a portrait in oil colours: from compositional studies through to the finished painting. 

Colour mixing, paint application, proportions and structure of the head and artists who have worked in this genre will also be discussed and demonstrated. Course includes lots of demonstrations and one-to-one tuition.

Suitable for all levels – beginners are welcome. All materials provided.

When: 17th March 2018

Where: Candid Arts, Islington, London

Time: 10am – 4pm

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Fee: £65

For more information, go to: www.candidarts.com

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The Indoor Garden - Still Life Painting

This two-day workshop invites you to look afresh at the indoor garden as the subject for a large-scale work in either oil or acrylic paints. The studio set-up will emulate an outdoor environment with a collection of plants of varying species and dimensions, with vibrant colour and natural forms to inspire you.

The workshop is designed to guide you through the complete process of making a still life painting using highly successful, professional techniques. It begins with an introduction to still life painting. You will also look at the work of artists who have used indoor plants as a motif in their work including Winifred Nicholson, Elizabeth Blackadder and Matisse. You will be taken through the main stages of making a finished painting from generating initial ideas to developing a strong composition and finally, taking your ideas to a conclusion. Expect to work in bold colour with simplified forms. With plenty of demonstrations and one-to-one tuition, you will have the opportunity to explore new ways of looking to help you discover your creative potential.

Dates: 22nd-23rd April 2017 (10am-4.30pm)

Fee: £80 plus small fee for materials

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Where: Ladybank Station House, Victoria Street, Ladybank, Fife, KY15 7JT

To book course go to www.offtherailsarthouse.com for more information.

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Hidden London

Discover London's hidden green spaces through the practice of landscape sketching and drawing. Exploring a different location every day, immersed in tranquility you will be shown different approaches to depicting London's lesser known parks and gardens.

The course will cover: - approaches to landscape drawing including using tone, colour and composition - using a limited palette vs. bold colour - simplifying the subject to create stronger work - how to create quick sketches to capture the character of a place

On rainy days the class will take refuge at a nearby park cafe where a different kind of park life can be observed.

All levels welcome. 

When: 22nd to 26th August 2016

Time: 10am - 2pm

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Where: Various locations including Queen’s Wood, St.Mary’s Secret Garden, Abney Park Cemetery and Hampstead Hill Garden

Fee: £80

For more information and to book the course e-mail [email protected]

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www.kimscouller.com

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Life Painting Summer School

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to paint and were apprehensive about those early stages then this is the course for you! 

With lots of hands-on tuition, demonstrations and practical advice you will be guided through the process of making a painting from start to finish, using a practiced and professional technique. All levels welcome.

When: 15th - 19th August 2016

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Where: Candid Arts Trust, Islington

Fee: £260

For more information about this course please click the link.

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Learn to Draw at the V&A

This 3 week drawing course will explore different approaches to drawing through the V&A’s inspiring collection of objects and treasures from around the world. Sketchbooks and drawing materials provided.

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Fee: £90

For more information please see The ESOP website:

http://bit.ly/1Ro6Wm4

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PORTRAITURE COURSE at Candid Arts Trust

This weekend course offers a fantastic opportunity to work from a model at close range over the course of two days.

You will be guided by your tutor through the different stages of making a portrait in oil colours: from compositional studies through to the finished painting. Most materials will be provided. All levels welcome.

When: 9th and 10th April 2016

Tutor: Kim Scouller

Fee: £120

For more information about the course please click the link

https://candidarts.wordpress.com/classes/weekend-courses/

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LIFE PAINTING COURSE

This weekend course offers a fantastic opportunity for intensive study of the figure in a sustained pose over two days.

You will be guided by your tutor through the different stages of making a life painting in oil colours: from compositional studies through to the finished painting. Most materials will be provided.

When: 2nd and 3rd April 2016    

Time: 10.30am-5pm  

Tutor: Kim Scouller    

Fee: £120

Click the link for more info and to book the course: www.candidarts.wordpress.com/classes/weekend-courses/

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tutor: Lara Scouller's artwork

www.larascouller.com

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Draw Paint Classes is back with Easter Art Courses at Candid Arts Trust Islington, London!! Starting this weekend with Drawing the Dancing Figure, we have an amazing professional ballet dancer modelling for us....think Rodin and Degas. We hope to see you there!!

Click the link to find out more here

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A nice article about our art classes featured in Dundee's Evening Telegraph, explaining the health benefits of engaging with your creative side. 

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