This exciting new four-day course with artist Tom Hughes helps students to understand the fundamental skills of painting landscapes outdoors with oil paints. The course focuses particularly on coastal and woodland subjects around West Cornwall.
“There is no faster way to develop your skill as a painter than by working on location and capturing a scene quickly on a small board” says Tom, "I hadn’t realised how many options there are compositionally when you’re surrounded by trees… Literally every way you look there’s a painting… This was about positive and negative space. It was about tone and texture. It was new and incredibly exciting".
Suitable for beginners and improvers, students are taught largely on a one-to-one basis with experienced artist Tom Hughes, helping each individual improve their technique and overcome any obstacles that arise.
Tom will also give demonstrations during the course such as drawing up, blocking in and mixing colour. Other topics discussed or demonstrated include 'the rule of thirds’, sight size painting, starting with extremes of tone, establishing colour relationships, building planes within the painting starting with the furthest away. The tuition also includes practical advice on what to take out with you on location and discussion of paints, mediums, supports and brushes.
The course takes place on the dramatic coastline of West Cornwall with much of the time spent outdoors whenever possible.
Tutor:
Tom Hughes
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:
Oil paints - all materials, brushes and supports will be supplied by the art school
Level:
All skill levels, from beginners to those with more experience. 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:
All materials are provided by the school. Please bring old clothes to paint in. Sturdy shoes such as walking boots or trainers, 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.
