Short Courses May - October 2013 - West Dean College

ARTBotanical art and illustration 12Drawing 12–14PAINTING 14–18PRINTMAKING 18–19Book onlineand receive a5% discounton coursesAlan McGowanDrawing the horseSeptember 9–123D4059 | £313 |Explore the process of drawing the horse fromlife, including visits to its working environmentnearby. Begin by sketching the structure ofthe horse and then, in the studio, generateindividual responses as you experiment withexciting interpretations of the horse’s powerand movement.KATE DICKERThe black-and-white sketchbook– working with lineSeptember 12–15LW4060 | £308 |Using observation, memory and imaginationexplore the expressive qualities of line in blackand white. Try out fluid and dry drawing toolsand find inspiration in the work of other artists.MAXINE RELTONThe nature of seeing – a drawingcourseSeptember 12–15LW4061 | £302 | /Explore the creative process as you drawnatural forms and the landscape, workingthrough exercises in a range of media. Youare encouraged to unearth your own creativepotential using your full range of senses.CLIFF WRIGHTDrawing for beginnersOctober 4–6WE4121 | £205 | NEW |Improve your powers of observation and getdrawing with confidence. Through a step bystep guide of key techniques you learn how toaccurately record proportion and use light andshade to give your drawings form.ANDREW FITCHETTAnatomy for artists – a drawing courseOctober 14–184D4146 | £437 | /Working from a life model you examine theskeletal, muscular and structural forms of thebody. Through demonstration and explanation,explore the diverse shapes of the human formand deepen your knowledge of anatomicalstructures – a fundamental part of confidentand expressive figurative art.ALAN MCGOWANExperimental drawing with pastelsOctober 25–27WE4171 | £217 | /Explore the myriad of possibilities of soft andhard pastels on different papers. Work with arange of traditional and experimental drawingtechniques to make a series of pastel drawings.FREYA POCKLINGTONThe Drawing Theatre – Night ofthe UncannyOctober 31For further information please see Eventson page 7.PaintingThe spring landscape – paintingoutdoors in oilsMay 6–104D3825 | £390 |Develop techniques specific to the demands ofoutdoor landscape painting in oils and creatework which expresses your own responseto the subject. This course includes focusedexercises and practical support. Come preparedfor all weathers!TOM BENJAMINWatercolour painting for beginnersMay 10–12WE3829 | £211 |Enjoy a thorough, structured programme ofwork covering observational drawing, dry andwet painting techniques, brush handling andbasic colour mixing as you begin to masterwatercolour painting skills.CHRISTINE FORBESMiniature painting – tips andtechniquesMay 12–153D3833 | £302 |Learn the techniques of this traditional artform with your own chosen subject. You areintroduced to applying virtually dry watercolour,transferring images and the methods of stipplingand hatching.AZA ADLAM14Fees listed for each course are non-residential – please see page 67 for accommodation costs | Short Courses May–October 2013