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Morning, afternoon and evening classes are held throughout the year in the form of Workshops and Courses in many subjects and for any standard of ability.

Various other painting events occur each Season, including outdoor classes during the Summer, Holidays and Weekend lessons.

Our Academy provides high quality art tuition to adults of all standards and abilities in various forms.

                               More detail on lessons, courses, workshops and demonstrations can be found in our Newsletter.                                  

Courses may include Watercolour, Acrylic,  Pen & Wash and other media to expand your painting experience.

Many of Jill's painting can be seen at at the Art Trail Centre

This page is regularly updated with different events from Painting Workshops - Courses - Classes - Weekends to Holidays. If you do not see a date, media or event to meet your needs, please contact us as we may have something already planned but not published.

We also run waiting lists where classes, workshops or holidays are already full.

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR FRENCH HOLIDAYS and special workshops during 2008?

                              Please note, our classes and workshops fill quickly and to avoid disappointment

                      we strongly recommend you book well in advance - thank you.

If you see a workshop which is full please contact us and we will place you on the reserve list in case of sudden availability or for similar forthcoming workshops not yet published.

Latest News - 19/1/08 We have recently added more workshops to meet demand

Our terms commence January, April and September

 2008

 See our special date swap facility
May 2008  WE HAVE WEEKEND PAINTING  WORKSHOPS THIS MONTH
Saturday 10th 

Day Workshop
10am - 4.30pm

EASY ACRYLICS  ACR12                          Quayside Colours -

If you love the water, if you love the sea, then you'll love this workshop!  Ripple reflections  can't go wrong in this colourful scene in the West Country.

An instructive and fun Acrylic class, step-by-step ending with a finished painting in one session.  Designed to develop your individual painting skills and fully tutored to help you achieve your best.

This is a subject based workshop.

All materials  (board / canvas, paints etc), use of all equipment, full tuition, tea or coffee is provided within this artist package so all you have to remember is the date and time

Acrylics Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

ACR12++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £34

FULL

June 2008
Sunday 1st
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Art Demonstration by Jill McKay of the Art Trail Centre  -  Poole Art Society Poole
28th June - 5th July

12th - 19th July 2008

19th - 26th July 2008

26th July - 2nd August 2008

ONE WEEK Painting HolidayS - Dordogne France  2008    Artists - yes any medium - Own en-suite room and non painting partners  are very welcome. When sharing a room they receive generous discounts.  This also applies to rooms shared by artists.  Our holidays normally fill fairly quickly and we aim to avoid disappointment so please book early. Various options available.

Please contact us for more information

Painting Holiday Brantome, France.  Call for brochure or click below (large file)

2008 brochure

Brochure (PDF)

Aug 2008 This terms continues with Watercolour and  Acrylic workshops. We will additional be running Pastel, and Oil Workshops

To avoid disappointment please ensure you bookmark (and 'refresh' as this is important to see any changes) this page often and request a subscription for our advanced notice and free email Newsletter. If you do not have access to the Internet you can still subscribe to our postal Newsletter service - see Contact Us above.

 Saturday 16th  OUT DOOR PAINTING DAY.             

We will be travelling by minibus from the Art Trail Centre in Ferndown to Corfe Castle. Everyone will recognise this stunning landmark in your drawings and paintings!   A rewarding day out - come and try the real thing  .................

We have included transport to ease parking at the location and to ensure you have a relaxing day painting.

Contingency plans will operate in the case of bad weather. 

PD 26 Painting Day  Including transport

Any medium Full tuition and demonstrations all day

Subject to minimum student numbers

£26

Filling fast

   Saturday 23rd       10.00 am - noon TASTER SPECIAL                                      Workshop for newcomers to the Art Trail Centre These introductory workshops are for new beginners to art and not art society members who would be best suited to our standard workshops. All tasters run in the same format, an introduction to Watercolour, what and where to buy your materials, full tuition, use of all equipment, paper, paints and tea or coffee. With good progress you will produce your first painting and we would hope that your pleasant experience would encourage you to join one of our courses, classes or workshops.

The Taster workshops additionally provide you with the opportunity to purchase an Art Trail Centre gift voucher for that special person of your choice. Fewer gifts give great value than the memory of a wonderful art class.

Taster workshop

T10a

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £10

 

    Saturday 23rd        1.00 pm - 3pm TASTER SPECIAL                                     Workshop for newcomers to the Art Trail Centre These introductory workshops are for new beginners to art and not art society members who would be best suited to our standard workshops. All tasters run in the same format, an introduction to Watercolour, what and where to buy your materials, full tuition, use of all equipment, paper, paints and tea or coffee. With good progress you will produce your first painting and we would hope that your pleasant experience would encourage you to join one of our courses, classes or workshops.

The Taster workshops additionally provide you with the opportunity to purchase an Art Trail Centre gift voucher for that special person of your choice. Fewer gifts give great value than the memory of a wonderful art class.

 
Taster workshop

T10p

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £10
 

 Saturday 23rd      and Sunday 24th Monday 25th 

 

PINE WALK BIRD GARDENS EXHIBITION

This annual event provides artists with a common display area for you to amble through the gardens whilst enjoying the beauty of art.

All paintings are for sale, and Jill will also be demonstrating during Saturday and Sunday.

Exhibition of Jill's paintings over three days -includes watercolours and acrylics

Bournemouth Bird Gardens Pine Walk Demonstrations Sat & Sun

free
Saturday 30th  10.00 am - noon TASTER SPECIAL                                      Workshop for newcomers to the Art Trail Centre These introductory workshops are for new beginners to art and not art society members who would be best suited to our standard workshops. All tasters run in the same format, an introduction to Watercolour, what and where to buy your materials, full tuition, use of all equipment, paper, paints and tea or coffee. With good progress you will produce your first painting and we would hope that your pleasant experience would encourage you to join one of our courses, classes or workshops.

The Taster workshops additionally provide you with the opportunity to purchase an Art Trail Centre gift voucher for that special person of your choice. Fewer gifts give great value than the memory of a wonderful art class.

 
Taster workshop

T11a

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £10
    Saturday 30th       1.00 pm - 3pm TASTER SPECIAL                                     Workshop for newcomers to the Art Trail Centre These introductory workshops are for new beginners to art and not art society members who would be best suited to our standard workshops. All tasters run in the same format, an introduction to Watercolour, what and where to buy your materials, full tuition, use of all equipment, paper, paints and tea or coffee. With good progress you will produce your first painting and we would hope that your pleasant experience would encourage you to join one of our courses, classes or workshops.

The Taster workshops additionally provide you with the opportunity to purchase an Art Trail Centre gift voucher for that special person of your choice. Fewer gifts give great value than the memory of a wonderful art class.

Taster workshop

T11p

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £10
September 2008   WE HAVE PAINTING WEEKENDS THIS TERM
 This term sees the exciting addition of  Acrylic  workshops which will invigorate any artist into a rewarding state of art satisfaction! Whichever medium you use now, this is a must for all artists of any status. 'How to' techniques, materials and use of all equipment included.  Acrylic & Watercolour Workshops this term        Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
  Sept 2nd

Factory Tour
6.40am - arrive back late afternoon

WINSOR & NEWTON FACTORY TOUR                            

Includes, Entrance, Drinks, Transport

You will travel in a 17 seat minibus which will depart from the Art Trail Centre (on time) and return you mid - late afternoon depending on travelling time.

Due to the times of departure we need to add some flexible time to cater for traffic conditions.

A four hour visit is offered to our students.   

On arrival you will have a Factory Tour

A break for tea or coffee is allowed for within the factor tour and remember to bring your walking footwear.

Limited places available so do not delay!!!!

Winsor & Newton have been at the forefront of colour manufacture since 1832 when William Winsor and Henry Newton founded the Company.   

 A tour of the colour mixing works and historical museum, coffee, questions,and some 'hands on' time!

No photographic, visual or sound recordings may be made on site

 This is one of those trips where the hard work of getting there is taken away allowing you to relax en route!

Special Factory Tour

 

Winsor & Newton  Harrow, departing from Ferndown £18

 

 

 

Monday Mornings  FM37
10am - 12pm
Autumn Term   Monday 8th September - 1st  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th- 31st Oct half term)      Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118 
Monday Afternoons FMP37
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Autumn Term   Monday 8th September - 1st  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th- 31st Oct half term)     Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118
Tuesday Mornings  FT37
10am - 12pm
Autumn Term   Tuesday 9th September - 2nd December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th- 31st Oct half term)   Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118
Tuesday Afternoons FTP37
1.30 pm - 3.30pm
Autumn Term   Tuesday 9th September - 2nd  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th- 31st Oct half term)     Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Private Art Group  
Wednesday Mornings FW37A
10am - 12pm
Autumn Term  Wednesday 10th September - 3rd  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th- 31st Oct half term)       Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118

 

Wednesday Afternoons FW37
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Autumn Term   Wednesday 10th September - 3rd December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons   (27th - 31st Oct half term)         Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118
Thursday Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm
Autumn Term   Thursday 11th September - 4th  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th - 31st Oct half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Private Art Group  
Thursday Evenings FTH37
7pm - 9pm
Autumn Term   Thursday 11th September - 4th  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th - 31st Oct half term)  Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118
Friday Mornings     FF37
10am - 12pm
Autumn Term   Friday 12th September - 5th  December for 13 weeks,12 x 2 hour art lessons    (27th - 31st Oct half term)  Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £118
  See our special date swap facility
Saturday 20th    9.30am - 12.30pm EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW26                            Local Landscapes and Coastlines                      This series we will be painting landscapes and coastlines along the South Coast.                                                                      

One of our most popular subjects, book early to avoid disappointment.  This is the second in a series of local coastal workshops.

Come and paint this Summer seascape with me. Step-by-step ending with a finished painting in one session.  Designed to develop your individual painting skills and fully tutored to help you achieve your best.

This is a subject based workshop involving several easy to follow techniques.

All materials  (paper, paints etc), use of all equipment, full tuition, tea or coffee is provided within this artist package so all you have to remember is the date and time

Watercolour half day  Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW26

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £17
 
Thursday 25th Morning   9.30am - 1230pm Autumn Colours  Watercolour                             Book direct Workshop 01202 639462 Kingston Lacy National Trust
Saturday 27th    10.00 am -4.30 pm

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KINGFISHER BLUES ACR 14                                 An all-day workshop, painting a stunning kingfisher in easy to follow steps. This workshop will be suitable for all students.  We will begin the workshop with brush practice and how to make full use of the paints.

All acrylic paints, boards/canvas and brushes are supplied.    You will to learn how to paint this magnificent bird on a canvas board with 'follow me' tuition throughout the day.

This is a subject based workshop involving several easy to follow techniques.

 Please bring a packed lunch - tea or coffee is provided.                                    

Acrylic  all day  Workshop                                   ACR 14 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £34
 
October 2008

  WE HAVE PAINTING WEEKENDS THIS TERM

 
Saturday 4th    9.30am - 12.30pm EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW27                    

  'The Classics'  -   like Vincent.                           Paint a fresh landscape watercolour in the style of Van Gogh, learning how to use his brush techniques and colours.   

All paint and equipment supplied for this romantic scene, including full tuition.

Watercolour half day Workshop       EW27   Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £17
 Saturday 4th  1.30pm - 4.30pm TIGER BRIGHT   A stunning image, use all our studio pastel colours to get exactly the same effect as this!    Everything you need is here for you to use. Tea and coffee is included too. Paint step by step with Jill to achieve another 'one for the wall' . Pastels  half day  Workshop

P801

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £19
      Saturday 18th      10.00 am -4.30 pm KNIFE PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS    ACR15    A most satisfying method - faster than oils but nice and chunky - impress your friends with an impressionist painting under tutor guidance. We will start with the same scene but.... who knows what may happen next!   Canvas and all paints and knives included.  Come and enjoy yourself!!         

This is a subject based workshop involving several easy to follow techniques.

 Please bring a packed lunch - tea or coffee is provided.                                    

Acrylic  all day  Workshop      ACR 15 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £34

Sat 11th  

W.I.  Beginners from Jill's  weekend workshop

Denman College Painting Weekend

Autumn Golds - Watercolour
Painting Day suitable for all.

If you have ever wondered what is so good about this medium then this is for you. Students will learn how to manage different types of colour to produce a beautiful autumn scene.

 

Women's Institute Weekend      Denman College

Book direct 01865 391991

POA

Mon 27th  4 days

W.I.  Beginners from Jill's weekend workshop

Denman College Painting Weekend

First Steps in Acrylics
Painting Week suitable for all.

This week will take you from the basics to produce a number of scenes and completed pieces of art. Improvers will refine their techniques. All materials provided.

 

Women's Institute Weekend      Denman College

Book direct 01865 391991

POA
November 2008

  WE HAVE PAINTING WEEKENDS THIS TERM

 
    Saturday 8th       9.30am - 12.30pm EASY WATERCOLOURS                                    'Local Landscapes and Coastlines' Series.       This series we will be painting landscapes and coastlines along the South Coast.                'PRIORY VIEW'    EW28      Fluffy clouds surrounded by a beautiful blue sky, and tall soft yellow reeds delicately frame this historic landscape seen from where two rivers meet.     Step by step, develop your brush skills by painting this scene with me.  All paint and equipment is included, with tea and coffee too.      Watercolour half day Workshop   EW28 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £17
Saturday 22nd   Bournemouth International Centre Annual Crafts and Gifts Event. Visit our stand to find out more about our classes, workshops, lessons, one to one tuition, Art Society demonstrations and Art Critiques and paintings for sale.

We offer gift vouchers for that special occasion, anniversary or birthday.

Free Demonstrations will be held throughout the day. More information on times and media soon.

Event B.I.C Bournemouth

Free
Sunday 23rd Bournemouth International Centre Annual Crafts and Gifts Event. Visit our stand to find out more about our classes, workshops, lessons, one to one tuition, Art Society demonstrations and Art Critiques and paintings for sale.

We offer gift vouchers for that special occasion, anniversary or birthday.

Free Demonstrations will be held throughout the day. More information on times and media soon.

Event B.I.C Bournemouth

Free
December 2008

  WE HAVE PAINTING WEEKENDS THIS TERM

TBA
Saturday 6th      10.00 am - noon EASY LANDSCAPES IN OILS   For beginners in oil painting, students will be shown all that is needed to begin painting in this versatile medium, finishing with a small landscape oil sketch to take away.  All paints, boards and paper and brushes are included  Come and have a go! Oil painting Workshop

Oil37

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £19

Sat 15th  

W.I.  Beginners from Jill's  weekend workshop

Denman College Painting Weekend

Pen & Wash- Watercolour
Painting Day suitable for all.

For beginners or improvers who wish to refine their techniques. You may also have time to produce and personalise some very special Christmas cards.

 

Women's Institute Weekend      Denman College

Book direct 01865 391991

POA
 

2009

January 2009

Monday Mornings FM38
10am - 12pm
Spring Term   Monday 5th January - 30th  March for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120

 

Afternoons FMP38
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Spring Term   Monday 5th January - 30th March  for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120

 

Tuesday Mornings FT38
10am - 12pm
Spring  Term  Tuesday 6th January - 31st  March for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120

 

Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm

Special Needs Group  This course is running for all of 2009 and designed especially for special needs people seeking art tuition - private group only

Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Private Art Group  

 

Wednesday Mornings FW38A
10am - 12pm
Spring  Term  Wednesday 7th January - 1st  April for 13 weeks (23rd - 27th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120

 

Afternoons FW38P
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Spring  Term  Wednesday 7th January - 1st  April for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120

 

Thursday Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm
Spring Term   Thursday 8th January - 2nd  April  for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Private Art Group  

 

Evenings FTH38
7pm - 9pm
Spring  Term  Thursday 8th January- 2nd April  for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120

 

Friday Mornings FF38
10am - 12pm
Spring  Term  Friday 9th January- 3rd  April       for 13 weeks (16th - 20th February half term) Watercolour Course of 12 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £120
  See our special date swap facility
    Saturday 17th       9.30am - 12.30pm EASY WATERCOLOURS EW29

Reserved for workshop, more information soon so book mark this page

 All paint and equipment is included, with tea and coffee too.     

Watercolour half day Workshop   EW29 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £18
    Saturday 31st       9.30am - 12.30pm SUCCESSFUL DRAWING SERIES SD30

Reserved for workshop, more information soon so book mark this page

 All materials & equipment are included, with tea and coffee too.     

Drawing       half day Workshop   SD30 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £16
February 2009
Saturday 7th      10.00 am -4.30 pm SUCCESSFUL ACRYLICS    ACR16   

Reserved for workshop, more information soon so book mark this page    

This is a subject based workshop involving several easy to follow techniques.

Inclusive of canvas/boards, paints, materials, full use of equipment, full tuition, tea & coffee.

 Please bring a packed lunch - tea or coffee is provided.                                    

Acrylic  all day  Workshop      ACR 16 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £36
    Saturday 28th       9.30am - 12.30pm EASY WATERCOLOURS EW31

Reserved for workshop, more information soon so book mark this page

 All paint and equipment is included, with tea and coffee too.     

Watercolour half day Workshop   EW31 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £18
March 2009

Sat 7th  

W.I.  Beginners from Jill's weekend workshop

Denman College Painting Weekend

Paint in the style of Jack Vettriano - Gouache
Painting Day suitable for all.

For beginners or improvers who wish to refine their techniques. Elegance with Colour, this fantastic day will brighten your outlook on both colour and class through the use of Gouache paints.

 

Women's Institute Weekend      Denman College

Book direct 01865 391991

POA
    Saturday 21st      10.00 am -4.30 pm SUCCESSFUL ACRYLICS    ACR17   

Reserved for workshop, more information soon so book mark this page

 This is a subject based workshop involving several easy to follow techniques.

Inclusive of canvas/boards, paints, materials, full use of equipment, full tuition, tea & coffee.

 Please bring a packed lunch - tea or coffee is provided.                                    

Acrylic  all day  Workshop      ACR 17 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £36
    Saturday 28th       9.30am - 12.30pm EASY WATERCOLOURS EW32

Reserved for workshop, more information soon so book mark this page

 All paint and equipment is included, with tea and coffee too.     

Watercolour half day Workshop   EW32 Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £18
April 2009
Monday Mornings FM39
10am - 12pm
Summer Term   Monday 13th April - 25th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

 

Afternoons FMP39
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term   Monday 13th April - 25th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

 

Tuesday Mornings FT39
10am - 12pm
Summer Term   Tuesday 14th April - 26th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

 

Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm

Special Needs Group  This course is running for all of 2009 and designed especially for special needs people seeking art tuition - private group only

Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Private Art Group  

 

Wednesday Mornings FW39A
10am - 12pm
Summer Term   Tuesday 15th April - 27th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

 

Afternoons FW39P
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term   Tuesday 15th April - 27th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

 

Thursday Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term   Tuesday 16th April - 28th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Private Art Group  

 

Evenings FTH39
7pm - 9pm
Summer Term   Tuesday 16th April - 28th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

 

Friday Mornings FF39
10am - 12pm
Summer Term   Tuesday 17th April - 29th  May for 7 weeks  Watercolour Course of 7 weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown £72

September 2009

Sat 2nd

W.I.  Beginners from Jill's weekend workshop

Denman College Painting Weekend

Tuscan Summer - Watercolour
Painting Day suitable for all.

For beginners or improvers who wish to refine their techniques. Warm colours, romantic scene - what more could represent this typical Italian region?

 

Women's Institute Weekend      Denman College

Book direct 01865 391991

POA

* MULTI-CLASS SAVER: Book three or more Art Trail Centre workshops at the same time and save £3. For more information on the content of the workshops or courses, please contact us. Discounts cannot be across different series.

** ACRYLIC MINI COURSE SAVER: Book two or more Art Trail Centre Acrylic short courses at the same time and save £3. For more information on the content of the workshops or courses, please contact us.

++INCLUSIVE of Art Trail Centre Materials

+++ Only for new students to the Art trail Centre, includes £5 discount for Taster Students.

We always try to show the total length of events to aid students alternative commitments.

Further Information
For more information and dates click on any of the following links:          

                                                              Denman College
Furlong Shopping Centre
HobbyCraft

 

 

 

Jill McKay’s recent activities

In addition to running events at the Art Trail Centre and other educational locations, Jill teaches and demonstrates at many other locations, some of which are shown below. To book Jill for your event please visit our booking page.

May 2008  
Thursday 1st Morning   9.30am - 1230pm Spring Flowers  Watercolour                             Book direct Watercolour Workshop 01202 639462 Kingston Lacy  National Trust  
Friday 2nd

Afternoon Workshop
1.30 -4.30pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW20                     Summer Colours -

  Summer flowers hanging over stone wall gardens, join me and paint this typical Dorset country 'cream tea' scene.  Step-by-step and suitable for all, improve your colours and mix believable shadows in this one session painting. Designed to develop your individual painting skills and fully tutored to help you achieve your best.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW20++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  

 

April 2008
Monday Mornings FM36
10am - 12pm
Summer Term     Monday 7th April - 26th  May  for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
Afternoons FMP36
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term     Monday 7th April - 26th  May  for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
Tuesday Mornings FT36
10am - 12pm
Summer Term     Tuesday 8th April - 27th May  for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown

 

Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term    Tuesday 8th April - 27th  May  for 8 weeks  ( 5th - 9th May half term)

Special Needs Group  This course is running for all of 2007 and designed especially for special needs people seeking art tuition - private group only

Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Private Art Group  

 

Wednesday Mornings FW36A
10am - 12pm
Summer Term  Wednesday 9th April - 28th May for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Beginners special Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
Afternoons FW36P
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term  Wednesday 9th April - 28th May for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
Thursday Afternoons
1.30 pm - 3.30pm
Summer Term   Thursday 10th April - 29th  May  for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Private Art Group  
Evenings FTH36
7pm - 9pm
Summer Term    Thursday 10th April - 29th May  for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
Friday Mornings FF36
10am - 12pm
Summer Term    Friday 11th April -30th May    for 8 weeks ( 5th - 9th May half term) Watercolour Course of 7   weekly lessons Art Trail Centre, Ferndown  
  See our special date swap facility
Saturday  5th

Morning Workshop
9.30am - 12.30pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW23                                Russian Colours in bloom - Beautiful tulips in a Russian setting of golden domes and colourful  palaces.

 Using our rich  'Russian paint palettes' you will learn valuable tips on mixing colours with these delicious paints whilst creating an atmospheric painting.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW23++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
Saturday  12th

Morning Workshop
9.30am - 12.30pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW24                          Pen, Line & Wash

If you fancy using ink with a brush, then this is the workshop for you! We will use different techniques to produce a variety of visual effects  in a traditional  monochrome landscape.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW24++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
Saturday 19th

Morning Workshop
10am - 1pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW19                              Local Landscapes - Poole Harbour (1)

The most evocative area on the South Coast, paint sea, sand and a touch of Purbeck with me.

A delicate watercolour scene, step-by-step ending with a finished painting in one session.  Designed to develop your individual painting skills and fully tutored to help you achieve your best.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW19++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
Wednesday 23rd
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Art Demonstration by Jill McKay of the Art Trail Centre  -  Canford  Art Society Canford Heath
Saturday  26th

Morning Workshop
9.30am - 12.30pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW25                          'The Classics'

 Get creative and have some fun, painting your very own Classic Masterpiece.  Now is the time to appreciate some of the great masters and painters of our time - how they achieved certain effects and which techniques they used, to produce the many paintings which we all enjoy today. In this workshop you will be painting in the style of  Monet under tutor guidance and demonstrations.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW25++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
 
March 2008
Saturday 1st

Morning Workshop
10am - 1pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW17                   'Spring Greens' -  New Forest landscape

If you have seen the all-green forest landscape in the studio then you will love this workshop.  For those who haven't. Hake Brush, Hog brushes, Fans and Wizards will be used to re-create Springtime in the New Forest. A delicate watercolour scene with step-by-step tuition and brush practice designed to develop your individual painting skills and fully tutored to help you achieve your best.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW17++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
Saturday  8th

Morning Workshop
9.30am - 12.30pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW22                           'For Hakes Sake'

Using the Hake brush you will learn the skill and pleasure received from using this effective brush to create effortless skies, delicious clouds and amazing grasses.

Watercolour Workshop

Painting day or weekend treat

EW22++

Hake Brush Special

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
  Friday 14th

      Afternoon     1.30 -4.30pm

EASY WATERCOLOURS  EW18                   Stunning Sunsets -   using Winsor & Newton, Maimari, Daler Rowney Colours & St Petersburg Russian Paints

How to capture that beautiful stunning sunset. Using vibrant colours and a variety of ready-to-use backdrop scenes, you will create your favourite combination to take home with you. 

Workshop

 

EW18++

Art Trail Centre, Ferndown
February 2008