New course for Autumn 2024.
Learn to paint a still life using acrylic paints. This course will take you through the basics of still life painting to produce one or two realistic paintings using traditional techniques, adapted to acrylic media.
One afternoon a week for six weeks.
(left: 'Fruits sur un Plateau' by Jon Sephton. Acrylic on canvas)
About the course
The course is friendly, informal and, I hope, fun.
We will aim to produce a realistic still life painting. By studying a still life in detail, this course focusses on a particular subject and painting style.
Student work in progress:
Acrylic paints are very versatile, but I’ll be using them in a traditional style, not unlike oil paints.
Having much more time to developing a painting will give a more in-depth experience.
As always, I assume no previous experience, making the course suitable for beginners, although I hope it will also appeal to those with a little painting experience wishing to gain a more in-depth understanding or wishing to focus on one particular subject.
You'll learn:
- Composition
- Using an under-painting
- Colour mixing
- Contrast
- Glazing using acrylic mediums
Using acrylic paint can achieve results very similar to oil paint, but with easier handling, cleaning of brushes, quicker drying times and no unpleasant odours.
I hope everyone will take away paintings they can be proud of.
We'll work on one or two paintings together so you will have plenty of time to practice but also have the chance to 'paint along' with a live demonstration, with as much help and guidance as you would like.
The main language is English, but if they can forgive my French, I welcome any French speakers.
(Below: 'Apples' by Jon Sephton. Acrylic on canvas)
Times and dates
The course will run on 6 Wednesday afternoons from 13:30 to 16:30, starting on Wednesday 6th November 2024 and finishing on Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Materials
All materials and equipment is included in the cost of the course.
Included in the price of the course is:
- All tuition
- Studio quality acrylic paint. For economy, larger tubes are used from which you can take fresh paint each week
- Disposable palettes
- Two canvas boards
- Acrylic mediums
- Brushes
- Room hire
- Refreshments
Venue & cost
The venue is a light, airy room in the village of Monflanquin. There is ample free parking within a short walking distance.
To provide a high level of personal attention, the number of places is limited to 8 people.
The cost of the six week course is 140€ per person, payable at the first session and includes tuition, all materials, tea/coffee and room hire.
To reserve your place or request more information
Please complete the form below (if you have any problems with the form, email: info@galerie-js.fr)
Please note that sending an email doesn’t guarantee a place. I will reply as soon possible to confirm. Places are allocated on a 'first come, first served" basis. To be viable, the course needs a minimum of 5 people. In the event that there are more requests than places, I’ll keep a waiting list.
All details above are accurate at the time of writing (October 2024), but are subject to change.
