KICK START
STAGE 1A

A NEW COURSE

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CONCEPTS & CREATIVITY

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CONCEPTS, STYLE & CREATIVITY PAINTING WEEKEND
BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS

We work with 'concepts', inspiration, ways of working and 'How to Look'

We 'loosen' up & not create another photograph but a lot of you! click

"Thank you Cat for being such a great teacher. You are so positive and kind I felt my confidence growing by the minute, and I LOVED painting.  You taught us so much. I wish I lived nearer, and I really hope that I get the chance to go on another course one day". Anne

PAINT PORTRAITS (OILS)
ALL LEVELS

Cat is really brilliant at painting Portraits and teaching you how to paint portraits. Everyone usually creates a fantastic set of paintings! Cat talks you through everything - from understanding the structure of the face - the canons, the tones and highlights and how to draw and paint features click

The course was simply brilliant with just the right balance of teaching and hands-on artistry, giving us the confidence to experiment with different styles whilst still building from the basics that deliver a recognisable portrait.  We each achieved far more than we thought possible before coming on the course, and not only that, we had fun doing it.  Well done for making a difficult subject seem easy!  We look forward to seeing you again soon! All the best", Richard, (Jamie and Daniel)

LEARN ABSTRACTS/SEMI ABSTRACTS

STAGE 1

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ABSTRACT/SEMI ABSTRACT PAINTING WEEKENDS (MIXED MEDIA)
ALL LEVELS

'Abstract' or 'Imaginative' painting is the highest form. We no longer 'copy' but invent, design and create. NOW you are becoming a 'Painter' - it's difficult and thoughtful but exciting and rewarding!

Picasso said: “There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” We show you how! click

"Abstract, wow what an emotional  painting technique to master. That’s just it, it is all about the artist and how the artist feels. Then just let the paints do the rest. Release your inner self to canvas. What a fantastic release from the day to day stresses and concerns. Your encouragement and positive spin on every little crisis I encountered was so inspirational". Margaret

OIL PAINTING WEEKENDS
ALL LEVELS

Do you know the REAL power of oils? How does it differ from acrylics? How do you get the best out of oils? By learning the techniques and understanding the qualities of oil paint.

"Proper" Alla Prima (all in one go) Oil painting is about the colour mixing, the application and then the "blend" - we show you how.click

"Just writing to say how much I enjoyed the recent weekend course, Introduction to Oil Painting (30/31 July).  Your demonstrations were really useful and I certainly learned a lot.  I liked they way you were always available but gave us time to experiment on our own.  Thanks for all your advice and encouragement and for creating a really good working atmosphere". Sheila

IMPRESSIONISTIC PAINTING

A NEW COURSE

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IMPRESSIONISTIC PAINTING WITH COLOUR EMPHASIS PAINTING WEEKENDS (ACRYLICS) ALL LEVELS

A fantastic New Course which gives you everything you are always asking for - LOOSENING UP!!

Yes, exciting, visionary and great fun - we paint to get a an 'impression'' of something - with great colour, tone and the marks we make. Ending up with a wonderful strong emotion from our paintings. Creating an IMPRESSION of something ALWAYS develops your own inimitable STYLE! . click

"You have a great teaching style – very positive and supportive – and I really had the feeling of
being able to tap into your own education, training, experience and talents, and I think it’s
quite rare for creative people to be so generous in sharing at this level." Mr Jez

ADVANCED ACRYLIC PAINTING

A NEW COURSE

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ADVANCED ACRYLIC PAINTING - WEEKDAYS
STAGE 2 IMPROVERS

Acrylics is an exciting medium - especially the professional paints we use - which do not dry up quickly or go 'chalky'. There is much potential with acrylic paint and many techniques we can show you.

We are also going to use gels, mediums and acrylic emulsion - for some exciting looks - really let your creativity go wild!! If you want to explore acrylic paint - then this is the course for you - get hands on and start understanding the possibilities of this exciting paint medium.

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CREATIVE PORTRAIT PAINTING

STAGE 2

A NEW COURSE

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CREATIVE PORTRAITS - WEEKDAYS (OILS)
STAGE 2 IMPROVERS

A portrait should portray the PERSONALITY of the person.

Difficult to get when you are learning but now you have done the BASIC course - Cat shows you how to get 'personality' and 'originality' into your portraits. Capture the essence of the person.

Shape, stance, objects, colour and tones.

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OIL PAINTING LAYERING TECHNIQUES AND CREATIVITY

A NEW COURSE

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OIL PAINTING COURSE - LAYERS - WEEK DAYS
ALL LEVELs + ADVANCED

Oil painting is not just 'Alla Prima' but to get the best out of oils - we need to do some glazing and working with layers. Some tonking and staining and understand the magical properties of oil paint. This takes time - so this is a 4 week course - 1 day a week.

You need some creativity with this course and a little bit of vision - your tutor will explain everything.

A very exciting and rewarding way of painting in oils. click

ABSTRACTS/SEMI ABSTRACTS - AUGUST 5 days learning and painting abstracts in mixed media. We are going to work BIG to VERY BIG!! click

PORTRAITS - SEPTEMBER 5 days learning the basics of portraits and then some creativity and originality click

ART HISTORY - THE FAUVES - NOVEMBER - 5 days understanding the masters in this style and how they painted. We learn a little about their lives and understand their thinking and motivation. We create our own paintings based on the 'Fauves' Style - which is impressionistic, very colourful and will inevitably develop more of your own style. click

MID WEEK WORKSHOPS

MID WEEK WORKSHOPS
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED ONE OF OUR COURSES

Every Wednesday and Thursday there are "workshops".

These days have no tuition but you can just come along and have guidance from the professional artists. click

6 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE

6 WEEK COURSE
ALL LEVELS

This course is 1 day a week for 6 weeks.

The Course covers everything you need to know to become a Professional Artist starting with great
composition and culminating in you starting a series of paintings. click for more

ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION IN OUR OWN GUEST HOUSE

A very different "Guest House" which feels more like your own home. (Not as if you are imposing in
someone else's house!)Set in glorious countryside and only a few minutes drive from the Studio. click for more

WE REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!

Marbella in January

The Paseo Maritimo Marbella

PAINTING HOLIDAYS IN OUR MARBELLA STUDIO

PAINTING HOLIDAYS IN OUR MARBELLA STUDIO
ALL LEVELS

Our studio in Marbella is open every day (Marbella has sun all year round) - so you can come for a
painting holiday any time.It is SO easy - just get on a plane to Malaga airport and we do the rest!! You stay in a Hotel, (ensuite room) and paint on location and in our professonal art studio in the centre of Marbella. We are located just 120 yards to the sea and in the centre of Marbella - which is a very interesting and varied resort. Get some Winter sun!

WITH ALL YOUR PROFESSIONAL ART MATERIALS PROVIDED. click for more and dates

"This is probably the best painting holiday anywhere!! Great tutition, wonderful locations and a really professional art studio in which to paint in the afternoons. Hospitality and teaching were 2nd to none.
Much better than any other panting holiday I have been on and I could not find any other painting holiday who supplied the art materials, outstanding!" Wendy