This three-day course explores wildness and our relationship with the land using a wide range of materials, tools and processes. Oliver Raymond Barker, an experienced multimedia artist focusing on wild landscape, will guide you through the process of defining your own connections with the landscape, helping you to understand why this is important and how to embed this in your work.
The course introduces low-tech photography processes such as lumen printing, cyanotype, chemigrams and camera obscura techniques as well as artist bookmaking, listening, writing and drawing exercises. These techniques will provide you with new ways of seeing and gathering source material, enabling you to and rediscover what inspires you and broaden, complement and enrich your existing practice.
The course is divided between time spent gathering ideas and information outside in the rich, layered landscape of West Cornwall and developing work back in the studio at Newlyn.
Alongside these practical methods, Oliver will provide an insight into historical and contemporary artistic approaches to the land through talks and short film screenings.
Please note that a reasonable level of fitness is essential for this course as you may be required to walk 1-2 miles on uneven ground from the minibus drop-off points.
Tutor:
Oliver Raymond Barker
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.
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:
Please bring old clothes to paint in. Sturdy shoes such as walking boots or trainers 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.
Please note that a reasonable level of fitness is essential for this course, as you may be required to walk 1-2 miles on uneven foot/coastal paths to get to Coastal locations, from the minibus drop-off points.
