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Jill McKay's Art Trail Centre Classes and Workshops
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Jill McKay has many years of teaching drawing and painting at every level from beginner to A-level standard and experienced adult painters. Each individual can progress according to their own speed of learning within the class environment with personal attention given at all times.
Art Courses (Suitable for all)
Media:
Watercolour
Duration:
Lessons are 2 hours
Times: Monday mornings 10 am - 12 noon all levels - afternoons 1.30pm - 3.30pm ( *beginners only)
Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 noon all levels - afternoons 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 7pm - 9pm ( *beginners only)
Wednesday mornings 10.00am - 12.00pm all levels - afternoons 1.30pm - 3.30pm - all levels
Thursday evenings 7pm - 9pm all levels
Friday mornings 10 am - 12 noon all levels unless reserved for private individual or groups.
Style: Art lessons are Step by step, plenty of explanations, demonstrations and practice time. Students progress along a logical trail of learning. Tuition is matched to the ability of each student.
Subject Matters: Reference material is used to support the chosen techniques and subjects, which are too numerous to list. Suffice to say the reference material is constantly being updated. Students are encouraged to make notes and paint at home, although this is not a requirement.
Swap facility: We appreciate that sometimes holidays or other special dates clash with individual student classes To allow students to maximise their classes and facilitate these we offer a 'swap date' facility with one of our other class days, once each term. These are subject to pre agreement.
Cost: Costs vary according to the number of weeks each course runs. We follow the local school terms beginning January, April, and September, with a half term break in Summer and Spring. April 2010 Courses start from £82 and run for 8 weeks (see calendar).
New Beginners:
* INDUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS IS HELD IN THEIR FIRST CLASS
You will initially need:
A notebook & pen
140lb (300 gsm) weight watercolour paper any size (Langton/ Bockingford is ideal)
A tube of Cotman Ultramarine which is a student quality paint made by Winsor & Newton
A roll of masking tape and a pencil.
A number 10 Pro-arte brush series 100 or 101. If you cannot buy these please do not buy any other make until you have spoken to Jill. You can use a studio brush on your first lesson if necessary.
After the first lesson you can purchase other equipment as recommended. This will prevent you purchasing unnecessary items. Some art suppliers give discounts to our students. Please call us if you are unsure of anything.
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Mini Art Courses - (Suitable for all)
Media:
Acrylic
Duration:
3 hours & 6 hours
Times: Friday afternoons 1 pm - 4 pm or 1.30 pm - 4.30pm. Saturday all day 10am - 4.30pm
These mini courses run for either two or three lesson weeks depending on the subject. Each with a different theme. With each mini course you will leave us with a different painting.
Style: Step by step, plenty of explanations, demonstrations and practice time. Students progress along a logical trail of learning over the mini course term. Tuition is matched to the ability of each student.
Subject Matters: Reference material is used to support the chosen techniques and subjects, which are too numerous to list. Suffice to say the reference material is constantly being updated. Students are encouraged to make notes and paint at home, although this is not a requirement.
Cost: Costs vary according to the number of weeks each mini course run. We follow the local school terms beginning January, April, and September, with a half term break in Summer and Spring. See our calendar for the next mini course.
All materials and use of equipment are included unless stated, so all you have to do is turn up!
Workshops (Suitable for all) Click on to our calendar to see availability.
Media:
Watercolours, Pastels, Acrylics, Oils, Gouache, Pen & Wash and Chinese
Brush Painting and Drawing Media.
Duration: 2 or 3 hours (Week
days, Saturday or Weekends) These are term dependant.
Times: Weekday Mornings from 9.30am, Afternoons from 1.30pm.
Half day or full day Saturday workshops 9.30am - 12.30pm , 10am - 1pm or 10am - 4.30pm.
Saturday and Sunday workshops are occasionally available.
Style: Step-by-step and self contained. Some workshops may be part of a group, but all can be taken individually.
Subject Matters: All lesson subject matter used is new, from flowers and landscapes, to seascapes and people. Techniques used may cover the practical and theoretical aspects, but this is apparent in the title and description of each workshop.
Cost: start from £16 for half day workshops. Generally materials are included.
For those travelling longer distances to us, why not book one of our morning workshops and compliment these with a personal 'one to one' tuition workshop in the afternoon.
Art Painting Challenges (suitable for all)
Regular art challenge painting days are held throughout the year and any media may be used, these outdoor challenges provide a really exciting painting day with lots of personal challenges. . Tuition is available to ensure you maximise the enjoyment and painting of the day. See our calendar for more information. On acceptance of your booking we will provide you with a list of the items you may need on the day.
Further Information
For more information and dates click on any of the following links:
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