We are delighted to launch this new and exciting course with Paul Lewin for 2026.
Like many landscape painters, Paul often pushes the boundaries of the rectangular format he works with. This will be the first time we have enabled Paul to teach the more experimental collage and texture-based elements of his practice.
This course will take participants to wild parts of the coastline to gather studies of different landscapes, often using collage on location and drawing studies to bring back to the studio to make more resolved paintings. The exercises incorporate materials such as coloured papers and rough found materials in combination with paint and dry materials such as ink, pastel, and oil pastel to build surfaces and break out of the traditional rectangular format of landscape painting.
The four days will be divided into time working on location gathering source materials, and studio time where we shall consolidate the information into compositions that eschew the usual restrictive straight edges.
This liberating course will help students to push how they approach depicting landscape. Working in a more intuitive way to add energy and texture alongside dynamic shapes to build composition.
Tutor:
Paul Lewin
Location:
Newlyn School of Art, The Old Board School, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AW.
Where to meet:
Please arrive at the Newlyn School of Art at 9.50 for a 10am start. This course ends at 4pm.
During the course, minibus transport is provided to visit various locations in West Cornwall.
Materials used on this course:
A range of surfaces from high quality watercolour paper to found household packaging for collage. Artist quality watercolours from the tube and mixed media including white gouache and various drawing materials like chalk, charcoal and water soluble pencils. among other items. All materials are provided by the art school.
Level:
Beginners welcome. Some previous of landscape painting would be beneficial.
If you have any specific access or support requirements, please give us a call at the time of booking to discuss your needs.
Age:
We would advise that this course is suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards (16 & 17yr olds must be accompanied by an adult, who is a paying participant).
What to bring:
Please bring old clothes to paint in. Sturdy shoes such as trainers or walking boots for some walking on coast paths. A hat in case of particularly good weather, warm and waterproof clothes. Bringing something light to sit on while outside such as a small cushion, sit mat or rolled-up fleece is a good idea.
Lunch:
Please bring a packed lunch. A water bottle and a travel mug are always a good idea for out on location.
Accommodation:
If you are looking for a local place to stay, please browse our page for Accommodation in West Cornwall.
Additional info:
Once you have booked your place you will receive an email confirmation. Please contact us via our Contact Us page, if you need further support.
