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‘The basic or inherent features, character or qualities of something and the phenomena of the physical world collectively’ defines the word ‘nature’, our focus for this full day of drawing. Flatford offers us a rich mosaic of lowland landscapes stretching out from the riverbank of the Stour and the wide open skies. This open-level course is designed for those who enjoy finding ways to represent nature both faithfully and evocatively. Enjoy drawing and learning with others in this beautiful setting.
Referencing the work of Constable and others we will inform our drawing decisions and discussions as we review our drawing throughout the day. The tone of the day will be thoughtful and our time productive.
Tutor: Jevan Watkins Jones
Jevan's teaching approach is simultaneously gentle and rigorous. He is an alumnus of the Royal Drawing School where he received First Prize for his drawings from city farms. His drawing practice ranges from sensitive and energetic studies of plants and people in the landscape to working on long term collaborative drawing projects with communities such as Facing-Recovering with injured soldiers. Jevan has a very active enjoyment of gardens, plants and the natural world. This course offers an opportunity to benefit from his two great passions.
Example Timetable
The day will be comprise of short drawing exercises that promote ways of seeing the world around us. There will be time to develop these ideas and approaches in two longer drawings direct from landscape subjects of our own choice.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Hot and Cold Drinks -
In Course Transport -
Picnic Lunch
Before You Attend
What to Bring
- Please bring your preferred drawing materials such as pencils, charcoal and pastels and including wet materials such as Indian ink, coloured ink and watercolour to compliment dry materials.
- Any necessary hand tools ie. brushes, pencil sharper/craft knife, erasers, bull dog clips, masking tape etc.
- Gouache and acrylic paint is also possible for use in the studio, please bring these.
- In addition, make sure you have plenty of paper and a good range of sizes, rough, smooth and coloured papers if desired. If you can, buy professional art materials rather than student quality.
- A range of drawing boards are provided as well as table easels for the studio. Please bring your own field easel if required.
- You may also wish to bring a cushion for outdoor use (with waterproof cover) as well as clothes for all weathers if determined to duck and dive any rain and an apron/smock with pockets is always useful of course.
- Fingerless gloves for winter work is a must!
Note: The tutor will have a limited range of materials including masking tape, charcoal and Fabriano cartridge paper on 10m x 1.5m rolls that can be bought at cost price for any larger work undertaken. Please note: for one day courses bring a smaller selection if you'd prefer.
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