Art Courses

The classes offer a wide range of subjects in all media with some demonstrations; they are ideally suited to beginners, portfolio preparation (with a high intake into college) and more advanced students.

The emphasis is on personal tuition. All materials must be supplied by the student.

Suggested equipment list for beginners: A2 Sketch Pad / 2B, 4B, 6B pencils / Staedtler rubber / 3 coloured pencils

An all day life class, the day class gives everyone the opportunity to produce a more finished piece either in pencil or colour.

All levels are welcome. Please bring along plenty of paper, A2 sketch pad, 2B, 4B and 6B pencil for the warm up quick poses and a rubber is always handy. I am happy to teach any media and have watercolours and pastels to use in the class.

Arrival 15 to 20 mins early is recommended to allow time to set up.

On Saturday we will cover basic drawing skills, proportions, tones, shading, materials and composition.

On Sunday after drawing with more confidence I will demonstrate and lend you watercolours.

• All materials will be supplied. Easels standing and sitting, tables and boards for use.
• Over 16s. Experienced teacher and artist.
• Demonstrations and guidance throughout the weekend.
• Teas and coffee supplied.
• Small groups, giving time for plenty of attention per person.

On Saturday our sketching will be inspired by the Dean cemetery, an interesting and slightly spooky graveyard, with its rich history and fascinating headstones and monuments.

It has high walls and lots of tree shelter for a comfortable day of sketching whatever the weather. Please bring along your own sketch pad any size you feel comfortable to work. It's always handy to have a cushion in a plastic bag so you can sit anywhere although there are benches scattered around.

On Sunday we will be at Coburg Artists Studio in Leith. I will help you build up your finished designs and demonstrate the lino printing technique. We will have two large spaces to produce and leave finished works to rest and air dry. Please bring along an old shirt or apron.

• All materials will be supplied including a wide-ranging stock of paper for printing.
• An experienced teacher and artist. Demonstrations and guidance throughout the weekend.