CATH SISWICK
Fine Art & Portraiture
Nurture your Creativity
Studio 10, Sea Change Studios
Centre of Creativity
Cockington Court
Torquay
TQ2 6XA
Directions (click here)
If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to get in touch. cath@cathsiswick.co.uk
- Southbank Townhouse
- Art Session Members
- No Promo Code
- £20 Voucher
- £50 Voucher
Sunday 22nd February 11:00 - 16:30
Full Day
£79
Working with a combination of acrylics and oil paints, the day will begin with a series of guided paint along exercises exploring a range of mark making techniques. Acrylic paint will be used in the early stages to build fast drying layers, texture and underpainting, before moving into oil paint to develop richer surface qualities and more considered brushwork. You will experiment with different tools including brushes, palette knives and improvised tools, and will explore techniques such as dry brushing, scumbling, broken colour and layering.
By working abstractly, you will be encouraged to focus on how paint behaves, how marks interact, and how variation in pressure, speed and direction can create movement, depth and atmosphere. In the afternoon, you will combine the techniques explored to create a larger scale abstract painting, receiving individual guidance and support throughout the process. All materials are provided.
Layering Acrylics and Oils: Learn how to combine fast drying acrylic layers with oil paint to build depth, texture and surface interest.
Mark Making Techniques: Explore a wide range of marks using brushes, palette knives and alternative tools.
Paint Handling: Develop an understanding of how pressure, speed and direction affect the quality and character of marks.
Texture and Surface: Experiment with techniques such as dry brushing, scumbling and broken colour to create movement and atmosphere.
Large Scale Painting: Bring techniques together to create a larger abstract painting with individual guidance and support.
All materials provided
Suitable for ages 16+
Refreshments will be available throughout the day but lunch is not provided. There is a cafe on site, and The Drum pub is within a short walk from the studio, or feel free to bring a packed lunch.
No experience necessary. This workshop is perfect for beginners.
Please bring old clothes or an apron - painting can get messy!
Long stay parking is available a short walk from the studio (Craft Centre Car Park: Open 7am – 7pm, parking charges apply), and the number 62 Torquay to Cockington bus stops at Cockington Village.
https://www.torbaybuses.co.uk/
Cancellation Policy: Payments are not refundable but are transferable. Please give 2 weeks notice if you wish to transfer to a different date. I will always try my hardest to honour a workshop, but if for any reason the workshop has to be postponed (i.e. a global pandemic!), you will be offered the option of a full refund.
WORKSHOPS
Nurture your Creativity
Sunday 22nd February, 11.00 - 16.30
Full Day
£79
Working with a combination of acrylics and oil paints, the day will begin with a series of guided paint along exercises exploring a range of mark making techniques. Acrylic paint will be used in the early stages to build fast drying layers, texture and underpainting, before moving into oil paint to develop richer surface qualities and more considered brushwork. You will experiment with different tools including brushes, palette knives and improvised tools, and will explore techniques such as dry brushing, scumbling, broken colour and layering.
By working abstractly, you will be encouraged to focus on how paint behaves, how marks interact, and how variation in pressure, speed and direction can create movement, depth and atmosphere. In the afternoon, you will combine the techniques explored to create a larger scale abstract painting, receiving individual guidance and support throughout the process. All materials are provided.
Layering Acrylics and Oils: Learn how to combine fast drying acrylic layers with oil paint to build depth, texture and surface interest.
Mark Making Techniques: Explore a wide range of marks using brushes, palette knives and alternative tools.
Paint Handling: Develop an understanding of how pressure, speed and direction affect the quality and character of marks.
Texture and Surface: Experiment with techniques such as dry brushing, scumbling and broken colour to create movement and atmosphere.
Large Scale Painting: Bring techniques together to create a larger abstract painting with individual guidance and support.
All materials provided
Suitable for ages 16+
Refreshments will be available throughout the day but lunch is not provided. There is a cafe on site, and The Drum pub is within a short walk from the studio, or feel free to bring a packed lunch.
No experience necessary. This workshop is perfect for beginners.
Please bring old clothes or an apron - painting can get messy!
Long stay parking is available a short walk from the studio (Craft Centre Car Park: Open 7am – 7pm, parking charges apply), and the number 62 Torquay to Cockington bus stops at Cockington Village.
https://www.torbaybuses.co.uk/
Studio 10, Sea Change Studios
Centre of Creativity
Cockington Court
Torquay
TQ2 6XA
Directions (click here)
If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to get in touch. cath@cathsiswick.co.uk
- Southbank Townhouse
- Art Session Members
- No Promo Code
- £20 Voucher
- £50 Voucher
Cancellation Policy: Payments are not refundable but are transferable. Please give 2 weeks notice if you wish to transfer to a different date. I will always try my hardest to honour a workshop, but if for any reason the workshop has to be postponed (i.e. a global pandemic!), you will be offered the option of a full refund.
June: Learn to Linocut
July: Textiles Illustration
Aug: Pointillism in Acrylics
Sept: Get started with Oil Paints
Oct: Mastering Reflections | Charcoal
Nov: TBC
Dec: TBC
Subscribe to the Newsletter
Be the first to hear about upcoming workshops, early bird discounts, exhibitions and private views.
Textiles Illustration
Sun, 21 July, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Textiles is a versatile medium, great for creating artwork as well as embellishing home furnishings and clothing. In this workshop you will learn to use appliqué, basic embroidery stitches and beading to create your own decorative fabric cupcake illustration.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Pointillism in Acrylics
Sun, 18 August, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Pointillism is defined by its use of mark making and colour. Pointillism paintings are created from hundreds of dots of carefully placed pure colours, relying on the eye to mix the colours to achieve maximum luminosity, in a similar way to pixels on a screen.
Learn how to use reds, blues and yellows to create the whole spectrum of colours. In this workshop we will look at basic colour theory, pigment strength and colour mixing before going on to create a colourful acrylic painting to take away with you.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Get started with Oil Paints
Sun, 22 September, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
Starting out with Oils can be a daunting prospect, but with just a few basics you can unlock the potential of this rich and exciting medium.
In this beginners workshop we will be getting to grips with oil painting. You will gain understanding of the paints, learn about colour mixing and basic application techniques, and receive step-by-step guidance in creating your own still life painting.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Mastering Reflections | Large Scale Charcoal Drawing
Sun, 20 October, 13:30 – 16:30
The Court Street Gallery, Trowbridge
In this workshop we will be getting messy with large-scale charcoal drawings.
Working at A1 in scale we will be looking at reflection and the refraction of light on glass as well studying the way in which glass objects interact with positive and negative space.
Suitable for all abilities - come and have a go!
All materials provided. Plus tea/coffee and cake.
If you have any questions please get in touch: contact@cathsiswick.co.uk
Share this: