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WORKSHOPS

For any skill level.

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PAINTING THE CLASSICAL PORTRAIT

New dates and locations for our workshops will be up shortly ! 
Have a look at our past venues and course description in the meantime. 
 


PAST EVENTS 

LONDON 

Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024, 3 Days 10AM-4PM

St Hilda’s Community Hall, London, SE23 1PL

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NEWCASTLE

October 26th & 27th 10AM-4PM

John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6TT

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GLASGOW

September 28th & 29th, 10AM- 4PM

SSCA Studio, 257 London Road, Glasgow G401PE

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COURSE DESCRIPTION 

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The course begins with a technical demonstration of color mixing, imprimatura preparation, palette organization, and medium preparation. This serves as a foundation for the subsequent lectures and workshops, which will cover a range of topics including master drawing and painting techniques the study of lighting situations and how they reveal form. Additionally, students will learn about brushstrokes, blending, media use, palette preparation, and painting posture, as well as value scales.

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Throughout the course, students will spend a significant amount of time working on their own paintings, replicating the techniques they have learned in class. Through this hands-on approach, students will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of classical painting and be able to apply them in their own work.

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Throughout the course, there will be opportunities for students to discuss and critique each other's work, providing them with valuable feedback and furthering their understanding of the techniques and methods being taught.

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Our instructor Michael combines classical and contemporary practices, creating a comprehensive approach to representing anatomical forms. 

Core concepts such as volume, contrast, light, shadow and surface construction coincide with Michael’s own techniques of abstraction. This culminates in a unique approach which guides the physical act of painting and creative visualisation.

Paint Brushes

PAINTING
MATERIALS LIST

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  • 1 HB Pencil

  • 1 sharpener

  • Sheet of tracing paper, A4 size. 

  • One 16x20 canvas board.

  • 75ml Bottle of Windsor Newton Liquin

  • One tube of Burnt Umber or Raw Umber acrylic paint, black acrylic paint, white (any brand, any quality, small size)

  • Small bottle of odourless solvents.

  • Oil Paints - Daler Rowney Georgian Oil Colours or Windsor Newton Oil Colour (must include Oxide Light Red - refers to the pigment, sometimes called Indian red, or English red, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber,  Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Ivory black, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue) 75ml/37ml

  • 1 pack of baby wipes

  • One pad of paper tear-away palettes (or if you prefer a plastic/wooden palette, just remember to keep it clean

  • STUDIO BRUSH SET - Please purchase the studio brush set via the link here, they will be ordered to the studio and will be here on your arrival for your course:  https://www.scottishschoolofclassicalart.com//_paylink/AZQ2dIUk

DISCLAIMER

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No refunds can be made once the student has paid the tuition fees and committed to the course, the student may however use their fees as credit for another course should they pull out before the course begins.

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