The following courses will be running from 17th June 2019 and are open to anyone over 18 years of age. Scroll down for further details on each course. The closing date for applications is 8th June 2019 (course may fill up before this time).
Beginners Animal Portraiture Course 3
Beginners Drawing Course Level 1
Beginners Watercolour Painting Course 2
All courses are taught at: Headingley Parish Hall, St Michaels Rd, Leeds, LS6 3AW.
Enrolment to any of these courses includes free membership to Leeds Art Group which entitles you to a 10% discount at Dinsdales art supplies shop in Headingley: www.dinsdales.com. Visit our Membership Discounts page for further discounts.
The courses will be taught by Leeds based artist Wendy Atton B A (Hons). Wendy specialises in animal portraiture but please note that, unless specified, the course will not be based on animal portraiture. If you would like to view Wendy’s work please visit her website at http://www.wendyatton.co.uk.
Each course runs for 7 weeks. Places will be limited so please apply early. Tel: 07788 871286 or email leedsartgroup@yahoo.co.uk or use our “Contact” page. Please note that places cannot be reserved without full payment and all fees are non-refundable in part or in full. All materials required for the lessons are included. Tea and biscuits will be provided and occasionally cake if you’re lucky!
To view examples of the type of work produced by Leeds Art Group, please visit our homepage and scroll down to see what the class created last term.
If you have any questions about these courses or would like to book a place please contact the course tutor, Wendy Atton, and she will be happy to answer any questions.
Beginners Animal Portraiture Course 3
In this course you will learn how to draw a variety of animals both great and small, from the native to the more exotic, using a wide range of media (pencil, paint, charcoal etc.) from photographs. Each week we will create a portrait of a different animal by using a series of simple steps to gradually build up a picture. The course will give you the basic skills you need to help you continue with your drawings in the future.
This course is designed for beginners and is ideal for animal lovers or anyone who would like to improve their drawing/painting skills whilst experimenting with a variety of materials.
Please note: You do not need to have completed the Beginners Animal Portraiture Courses 1 or 2 in order to do this course. The ability level is the same but the course content will be different.
Please note: This course is repeated on Mondays. Please specify when booking, which time slot you require – morning or evening.
Course duration: 7 weeks
Course price: £65 (this includes all materials)
Course starts: 17th June 2019
Times: Mondays 10.00am – 12.00pm & 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Beginners Drawing Course Level 1
In this course you will learn about the basic aspects of drawing including, proportion, shading and composition. You will work from a range of different subjects, both natural and manmade. You will learn how to draw from both two dimensional images and three dimensional objects. The course aims to provide you with a broad and varied experience and ultimately at the end of the course you will have acquired skills which you can continue to develop.
This course is designed for beginners and is perfect for anyone who has always wanted to have a go at drawing but didn’t know where to start.
Course duration: 7 weeks
Course price: £65 (this includes all materials)
Course starts: 19th June 2019
Times: Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00pm
Beginners Watercolour Painting Course 2
In this course you will start with the basics of watercolour painting including colour mixing, brush control and how to build up a picture using different techniques. You will work from a range of two dimensional and three dimensional subjects to practise these techniques. The aim of the course is to provide a starting point for the complete beginner from which to develop their painting skills and subsequently be able to continue to progress independently following the course.
Please note: You do not need to have completed the Beginners Watercolour Painting Course 1 in order to do this course. The ability level is the same but the course content will be different.
Course duration: 7 weeks
Course price: £65 (this includes all materials)
Course starts: 20th June 2019
Times: Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00pm
