One Day Oil Painting Portraits Workshops with Cordell Garfield at Vitreus Art
Description
One Day Oil Painting Workshops with Cordell Garfield - Portraits - 1 day workshops for beginners or improvers in oils Join accomplished painter Cordell for his new one-day portraits in oils workshop - suitable for painters of all levels but especially beneficial for students who've painted before using other media. With demonstrations and examples at each key stage Cordell will guide you through the process of creating a portrait from source materials provided, culminating in a painting you're sure to be proud of. From preparing your canvas, mixing oil paints and creating a palette of colours to work with, the secrets of creating a lifelike image from photographs, this workshop covers all the essentials you'll need to continue to practice at home after the class. These workshops are a natural follow-on from Lesley Passey's "Create Amazing Portraits" course run at Vitreus Art, but are equally suitable if you haven't painted portraits before. This Course at a glance: - Courses for Beginners and Improvers or Advanced painters. - Step by step demonstrations and critiques. - Subject matter taken from Cordell's photographs. - Paints and palettes provided. - Small class sizes - maximum 6 students. - Widely spaced workspaces; aprons provided. - Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits and lunch from the Bell Cafe. You are asked to bring: - Your own oil paint brushes if you have them. - Rags for cleaning. - Old clothes. - A flat tray (like a fruit box) to convey your work home) plus old newspapers. These courses are taught by by Cordell Garfield, a highly respected and widely-collected painter. With a friendly and non-intimidating teaching style, Cordell aims to bring out the best in all students regardless of their level of experience.
What's included in the price?
- Paints and palettes provided. - Small class sizes - maximum 6 students. - Widely spaced workspaces; aprons provided. - Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits and lunch from the Bell Cafe.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Limited mobility
- Romantic
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Easter
- Suitable for beginners
- Father's Day
- Intermediate level
- Mother's Day
FAQs
Sadly not - due to the nature of the materials our classes are for adults only.
Yes.
With all one-day and longer stained glass classes we include an info pack with details of the tools you've used and suppliers plus reminders of techniques used. This isn't included in half-day classes.
We'll be delighted to help you decided what's needed.
For fusing classes we're happy to advise on tools, materials and kilns on request.
Materials are included in all beginners classes - fusing and stained glass.
Please bring reading glasses if you use them, and sturdy fully enclosed shoes (no sandals).
Aprons, googles and gloves are provided where needed.
Because you will be using lead and solder containing lead on stained glass classes.
Lead is known to pose a higher risk to babies than to adults.
We welcome participating friends or partners.
Sadly there isn't room at most classes for non-participating friends or partners.
Of course!
Fused glass will need to be collected after firing - we will contact you when ready.
This depends on which class you're planning to book.
For stained glass classes - it will be difficult to complete the class if you have severe arthritis or similar.
For fused glass classes - we suggest you choose a class which doesn't involve glass cutting - feel free to contact us to discuss.
If the class you're planning to book is described as 'for beginners' then yes!
Some of our classes are for improvers - these are described as such in the listing.
We have GF and Vegan biscuits in stock normally.
We will bring in non-dairy milk if advised in advance.
Lunches, where included, are provided by the Bell Cafe nearby which caters for intolerances, vegetarians and vegans.
Yes - plenty!
Yes, with level access via a ramp and accessible toilet.
