This week in the “Flowers 2 Beginners Mixed Media Course” we explored how to create different tones on light and dark backgrounds using both light and dark media – chalk and charcoal. It was really tricky to get our heads around working in negative on the dark paper. Well done everyone. In the “Inspired 4 – Online Beginners Art Course” we looked at Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka. Tone also plays a huge part in her work. Fantastic work everyone.
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
It was great to get back in the classroom this week and why not start off with lots of pink!? In the “Flowers 2 Beginners Mixed Media Course” we painted these beautiful Dahlias using watercolour paint. In the “Inspired 4 – Online Beginners Art Course” we looked at the work of Auguste Renoir. Both courses had to do a lot of colour mixing in different ways. A brilliant start to the course, well done everyone!
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
The following online courses will be running from Monday 2nd October 2023. These classes are open to anyone over 18 years of age. Scroll down for further information on each course. The closing date for payments is 22nd September 2023.
“Flowers 2” – Beginners Mixed Media Course – face to face
“Inspired 4” – Online Beginners Art Course (via Zoom)
All classes will be taught by myself, Wendy Atton B A (Hons). If you would like to view my work please visit my website at http://www.wendyatton.co.uk or my instagram page @wendyatton_artist. Please note that places cannot be reserved without full payment and all fees are non-refundable in part or in full.
The online courses only are free to any NHS employees as a thank you for just being wonderful. Just send me a photo of your staff card when you book.
If you have any questions or would like to book a place please get in touch by either email:leedsartgroup@yahoo.co.uk or telephone: 07788 871286 or use our “Contact” page. Payment can be made by bank transfer or cheque. If you already have my online payment details please use the correct reference when booking and please drop me an email when you have paid so that I can confirm receipt and book you on the correct class.
Face to Face courses
Mondays
“Flowers 2” – Beginners Mixed Media Course
Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Road, Headingley, LS6 3AW.
Start date: Monday 2nd October 2023 – this course will run for 7 lessons over 8 weeks (no lesson 30th October 2023).
Price: £70
In this course we will look at flowers as inspiration for our own artwork creations. We will work mainly from 2D images. The course will explore a range of different media including watercolour, pastel and charcoal. This course is designed for beginners but would also be suitable for all abilities.
Please note: you do not need to have completed the previous “Flowers” courses in order to join this course. All courses are stand alone courses.
Start date: Tuesday 3rd October 2023 – this course will run for 5 weeks
Price: £25
In this course we will look at other works of art and use them as inspiration for our own artwork creations. This may mean recreating all or part of a picture or simply using it as reference for our own ideas and interpretation. This course is designed for beginners but would be suitable for all abilities.
Materials
The course will explore a range of different media including watercolour, oil pastel, watercolour pencil, etc. Alternative media suggestions will be given for each lesson, so if you don’t have the specific materials used in the example, you will still be able to have a go at the tasks. The bare minimum you will need for the course is a pencil and something to create colour. A full list of materials used in the lessons will be included in the booking details.
Please note: you do not need to have completed any of the previous “Inspired” courses in order to join this course. All courses are stand alone courses.
Lesson format
Lessons
The lessons will be delivered via a 30 minute online live chat/demonstration in which I will explain each task and you will be able to ask any questions. We will use “Zoom”, an online web conferencing program and you will be sent a link on how to download this with your booking confirmation. Zoom is free and you don’t need to set up an account. You will be sent a link before the start of the course which can be used each week to take you straight to the lesson.
Recorded video
Following the lesson you will also receive a link to a 30 minute recorded video of the whole picture being created by myself from start to finish in time lapse together with instructions along the way.
Information sheets
I will also email you an information sheet following the lesson with step by step instructions on how to create the picture.
Feedback/advice
Once you have produced your picture I would be happy to receive any photos of your work via email, text or WhatsApp and would gladly offer any advice or feedback that you might require.
Showing off
At Leeds Art Group we do like to show off our wonderful creations! So if you send me a photo of your work there’s a good chance I will put it on our website or our Instagram page @leedsartgroup. If you’d prefer me not to do this, just let me know. Or if you’d prefer to do your own showing off then you can join the Leeds Art Group WhatsApp group so that you can all post your masterpieces on there whenever you like and see what the rest of the group are doing.
I will be running the following online Draw Along classes via Zoom in July.
Please use the correct reference when booking.
“Horse eye” Draw Along – live online class via Zoom
Wednesday 19th July 2023 6.00pm – 7.30pm (Ref: HORSE), £7
Closing date: Monday 17th July
Materials: HB pencil, A4 Pastel paper (I will be using grey Canson Mis-Teintes paper), soft pastels, putty rubber (kneadable eraser), tortillion/paper stump (optional) and a cloth/tissue to clean your hands would also be useful.
“Poppy” Draw Along – live online class via Zoom
Wednesday 26th July 2023 6.00pm – 7.30pm (Ref: POPPY), £7
Closing date: Monday 24th July
Materials: HB pencil, square Pastel paper (I will be using grey Canson Mis-Teintes paper measuring 25cm square but any square measuring between 20 and 30cm will be fine), soft pastels (not oil pastels), putty rubber (kneadable eraser), tortillion/paper stump (optional) and a cloth/tissue to clean your hands would also be useful.
These are brand new Draw Alongs and have not been done before.
If you have any questions or would like to book a place please get in touch by either email:leedsartgroup@yahoo.co.uk or telephone: 07788 871286 so I can send you the booking details. Payment can be made by bank transfer or cheque.
If you already have my online payment details please use the correct reference when paying. Please drop me an email when you have paid so that I can confirm receipt and book you on the correct class. Payments for multiple classes can be made as a single payment – just email me to let me know which ones.
For the final lesson in the “Inspired 8” Online Beginners Art Course we focused on the beautiful work of contemporary textile artist Josie Russell. We used watercolour pencils and collage to create our own versions of her patchwork pictures. Fantastic work everyone! Wonderful variations of colour, tone and pattern. What a great finish to the course!
I’ll be in touch as soon as possible with news of any future courses so watch this space!
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
This week in the “Inspired 8” Online Beginners Art Course we looked at the work of contemporary artist Anders Olov Forss. The bold colours are perfect for oil pastels and you’ve created some amazing drawings. Brilliant work! Well done.
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
This week in the “Inspired 8” Online Beginners Art Course we were inspired by a woodcut print by Japanese artist Ohara Koson called “Robin on a Maple Branch” c.1935. We used watercolour paint and a limited colour palette to explore how to create a range of different tones and effects just by varying the amount of water added to the paint wash. You all did a fantastic job. Beautiful pictures, great work everyone!
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
This week in the “Inspired 8” Online Beginners Art Course we looked to impressionist artist Edouard Manet to inspire us with his still life of roses. You produced these beautiful soft pastel drawings focusing on all the contrasting tones within the vase. Well done everyone!
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
Welcome back to everyone who has joined us again for another Inspired course – this time number 8! We kicked things off with these gorgeous watercolour paintings of a woodcut print by Julie de Graag. Such striking shapes and colours. Fantastic work!
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
In the last lesson for these courses the “Inspired 3” Online beginners art course looked at the work of sculptor Henry Moore. This task was a real exercise in creating a 3D effect using tone. In the “Pencil & Paper 3” course we used bathroom items as our subject to practice different shapes, textures and lettering. Brilliant work everyone!
More pictures to come as the next “Inspired 8” course has already started. Watch this space!
Below are some of this week’s pictures and you can see more on our Instagram page at: @leedsartgroup.
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