courses at golden mill
painting
(acrylic painting on board with a textured gesso base)
with sara holden
Sara has been painting professionally since she graduated from Falmouth College of Art in 1995. She is mainly known for her colourful swirling seascapes which are on show in various Galleries throughout Cornwall. Mainly painting in acrylic, Sara has also undertaken commissions of anything from pet portraits to paintings of stately homes. For examples of Sara's work please visit www.saraholden.co.uk
(acrylic painting on board with a textured gesso base)
with sara holden
Sara has been painting professionally since she graduated from Falmouth College of Art in 1995. She is mainly known for her colourful swirling seascapes which are on show in various Galleries throughout Cornwall. Mainly painting in acrylic, Sara has also undertaken commissions of anything from pet portraits to paintings of stately homes. For examples of Sara's work please visit www.saraholden.co.uk
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Dates
13th - 14th April
13th - 14th September
Course fees
£115
13th - 14th April
13th - 14th September
Course fees
£115
What you will do on the course (both 2 and 3 day course)
The emphasis of this course is to learn about creating different textures with gesso to form the basis of an acrylic painting. Painters of any ability will have fun trying this technique which is suitable for any style from abstract to more realistic scenes. After experimenting and creating the textured base on the first day, the second (and 3rd) day will be spent working your paintings in acrylics with more help and advice from Sara along the way.
DAY 1 - Morning
Each student will be given a piece of primed board (about 10x8in). The board will already be divided into sections in pencil. Then with Sara demonstrating we fill in each section practising a different texture in each box, eg. stipple, cross hatching, leaves, flowers etc. Sara will have one already prepared as an example.
DAY 1 - Afternoon
Students will have another primed board, again probably around 10x8in. They will transfer their chosen design/scene in pencil outline onto the board. Then laying on textured gesso to suit with Sara's assistance.
DAY 2 (and 3, for 3 day course)
Students will be able to choose which pictures to paint from the two prepared on the first day. If there is time they can work on both. Sara will be able to give a demonstration and particular help for beginners where needed.
What will be provided
Gesso and 10x8in primed boards are provided
What you should bring with you
The emphasis of this course is to learn about creating different textures with gesso to form the basis of an acrylic painting. Painters of any ability will have fun trying this technique which is suitable for any style from abstract to more realistic scenes. After experimenting and creating the textured base on the first day, the second (and 3rd) day will be spent working your paintings in acrylics with more help and advice from Sara along the way.
DAY 1 - Morning
Each student will be given a piece of primed board (about 10x8in). The board will already be divided into sections in pencil. Then with Sara demonstrating we fill in each section practising a different texture in each box, eg. stipple, cross hatching, leaves, flowers etc. Sara will have one already prepared as an example.
DAY 1 - Afternoon
Students will have another primed board, again probably around 10x8in. They will transfer their chosen design/scene in pencil outline onto the board. Then laying on textured gesso to suit with Sara's assistance.
DAY 2 (and 3, for 3 day course)
Students will be able to choose which pictures to paint from the two prepared on the first day. If there is time they can work on both. Sara will be able to give a demonstration and particular help for beginners where needed.
What will be provided
Gesso and 10x8in primed boards are provided
What you should bring with you
- Acrylic paints
- A selection of brushes (various sizes)
including a soft brush suitable for colour washes - Paint pallet with divisions for colour washes
- A normal pallet for mixing the thick paint on
call: 01872 530655
Golden Mill Courses, Golden Mill, Grampound, Cornwall.