Short Courses May - October 2013 - West Dean College

ARTBotanical art and illustration 12Drawing 12–14PAINTING 14–18PRINTMAKING 18–19Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesThe Art section of our programme has manycourses covering a broad range of subjects whichare divided into categories – botanical art andillustration, drawing, painting and printmaking.We are keen to offer clear pathways for thosebeginning their creative journey. Courses forbeginners are clearly the starting point butwhat course to take next? Intermediate courses(and courses that are suitable for all) are whereyou can develop your skills: in different mediaand process, themed observation including lifedrawing, creative thinking and the language ofcolour.The emphasis on advanced courses is onpersonal development. Along with theimportant core disciplines we are also offeringopportunities to surprise, challenge and extendreturning students and tempt newcomers tojoin us.For those seeking a structured pathway leadingto a qualification please see our FoundationDiploma in Art and Design on page 11.Botanical art and illustrationWild flowers in summer – botanicalpaintingJune 9–134D3889 | £395 |Learn to make an accurate portrayal of wildflowers, as the tutor underlines the importanceof good colour matching and explainstechniques for capturing the intricate detailof these often delicate plants. Some previousdrawing experience is helpful.MARIELLA BALDWINSummer colours at West Dean– botanical paintingJune 21–23WE3917 | £212 |Inspired by flowers, leaves and fruits from WestDean Gardens, learn essential watercolourpainting techniques and gain the confidence toproduce strong and satisfying plant portraits.Study the theory and practice of colour mixing,the depiction of details and the use of wet-inwetwater colour techniques.SANDRINE MAUGYFruits and vegetables from WestDean’s orchards – botanical paintingSeptember 22–264D4090 | £396 |Learn botanical watercolour painting techniqueswith fruits and focus on their special features toachieve a likeness. Explore colour mixing andthe use of tone to create a three-dimensionaleffect as you complete at least one finishedpainting during the course.SANDRINE MAUGYFabulous fungi and the forest floor– botanical paintingOctober 18–20WE4153 | £209 |Develop your observational and drawingtechniques, then practise mixing watercoloursand applying them, before embarking on a finalpainting of this intriguing autumnal subject. Youalso produce a comprehensive study sheet toallow you to continue on your own after thecourse.MARIELLA BALDWINDrawingA Sussex Sketchbook – drawing courseMay 3–6LW3821 | £302 | NEW |Learn to make the best of your sketchbook forrecording observations and developing visualideas. Practical help is given on location atCowdray Ruins, Bosham Harbour and the houseand gardens of West Dean. Back in the studio,exercises in perspective and composition withadvice on media, will help provide structure todeveloping your interpretive skills.PAUL COXLandscape drawingMay 16–19LW3839 | £302 | NEW | /Experience the landscape on locations closeto West Dean through a variety of drawingstrategies that combine techniques with ways ofseeing. You will expand your visual vocabularythrough line, mark, observation, tonality, ideaand materials and developing your primarystudies further in the studio.CHRISTOPHER BAKERObservational drawingMay 19–223D3848 | £302 | NEW |Learn the key techniques used to createaccurate drawings from observation. Workingwith pencils on paper, you investigatecomposition, measurement, tone and line. Youwill gain confidence in your general drawingskills and can also focus on areas that you wouldlike to improve.ANDREW FITCHETTLife drawing – line, tone and formMay 24–26WE3854 | £234 |Gain confidence in drawing the human figure.Explore a variety of drawing techniques throughexercises using line and tone to define shade,positive and negative shapes, depth, weight andform.ADELE WAGSTAFFKEYSuitable for AllIntermediateBeginnersAdvancedChillies – capturing fiery colourand shine in watercolourAugust 30–September 1WE4034 | £209 | NEW |Learn to observe chillies in terms of patternsof tonal value and colour to create paintingswith depth and vibrancy. Step-by-step you areshown how to paint a three dimensional imageusing highlights to emphasise colour and formcompleting a painting during the course.ANNA KNIGHTSChristopher Baker12 Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013