Art Course
with Jonathan Newey 10am – 5pm
Maximum Participants: 12
What is abstract/expressionism? Have you wondered what it is like to paint like an abstract/expressionist? Then join Jonathan Newey on a journey of discovery using nature as a basis for abstraction and expressionism. Using sketches derived from exploring the outside world or from photographs and books Jonathan will help you understand how to produce a piece of work using nature as inspiration. Subjects and skills covered will include sketching with pen, pencil and paint; how to extract the shapes from reality, using colour to convey mood and atmosphere, and learn how artists such as Jonathan produce their own abstract work from nature. No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to listen, learn, experiment and not worry about the end result.
Course Cost
Members: £84
Non-members: £110
Course Suitability: Beginners – Improvers
ART COURSE BOOKING FORM
Materials List 1 x A3 drawing paper sketch book (preferably spiral bound which is easier to work with)
Any felt tips, crayons, pastels etc that you can find at home.
The tutor will bring the same but there may not be enough for everyone.
Paint and paper or canvas for your finished painting: It is your choice what you use to paint your finished picture with.
The tutor will be using acrylic but you can also use watercolour, collage and/or acrylic.
The tutor suggests that whatever medium you choose, do the picture on a relatively large scale ie: at least A3 or 18 inches square (abstracts work well as a square format)
Bring brushes, paint, palette (paper plates will suffice) tissues or rag, paper or canvas.
Both acrylic and watercolour can be painted onto watercolour paper.
There really is no right or wrong materials to work with. Acrylic will be slightly easier than watercolour but the important thing is the act of sketching and painting rather than the end result.
Artist’s Profile Jonathan Newey is an award winning artist with over 20 years of experience in teaching in adult education. He is experienced in a variety of mediums and styles and his abstract/expressionist work can be found on his website: