Courses Drawing and Watercolour

Courses - Drawing and Watercolour Painting

All of our workshops are run by professional painter and experienced tutor Gordon Rushmer a successful landscape painter and a noted war artist. You will be given in depth tuition in all watercolour techniques and introduced to the full range of materials in idyllic and tranquil surroundings. We have workshops to accommodate both complete beginners and experienced artist, and our small groups enable one-to-one tuition

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Weeklong courses

OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

30 June - 4 July 2008

Oil painting in the fresh air - challenging but equally rewarding. This course will explore various painting techniques and give students of all abilities the freedom to work on a range of subjects from still life to landscapes and people.

Tutor: Gordon Rushmer
Course Fee: Ł250 for 5 days. Lunch, coffee and tea included.

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IMPROVERS WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

14-18 July 2008
8-12 September 2008

Five consecutive days of advanced watercolour tuition, for those who have already given watercolour a try and want to take it further. You will be working out of doors in the Museum environment. 9.30am-5pm

Tutor: Gordon Rushmer
Course Fee: Ł250 for 5 days. Lunch, coffee and tea included.

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THE DOWNLAND SKETCHBOOK

13-17 October 2008

This very popular course is both fun and instructive. You will walk a different route every day —nothing to taking—with plenty of opportunities to stop, admire the scenery and fill your sketchbook. Wear your walking boots! 9.30am-5pm.

Tutor: Gordon Rushmer
Course Fee: Ł250 for 5 days. Lunch, coffee and tea included.

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Weekend courses in watercolour

BEGINNERS WATERCOLOURS

6-8 June 2008

Try your hand at watercolour, with expert guidance from an experienced artist and tutor. A comprehensive beginners course, covering choice of materials and explaining various techniques, including wash, stipple and drybrush. 9.30am-5pm

Course fee: Ł180

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WATERCOLOUR SKETCHING

25-27 July 2008

Learn how to paint fast and loose in watercolour working out of doors in the museum environment – buildings, trees, animals…you paint it! 9.30am-5pm

Course fee: Ł180

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PAINTING OLD BUILDINGS IN WATERCOLOUR

8-10 August 2008

Take inspiration from the beautiful buildings in the museum and variety of textures including stone, brick, flint, timber and thatch. 9.30am-5pm

Course fee:Ł180

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STILL LIFE WITH A TWIST

5-7 September 2008

Take inspiration from the unusual artefacts in the museum’s collection and enjoy expert tuition in various media, including pen and wash, watercolour and pencil drawing. 9.30am-5pm

Course fee:Ł180

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DAY WALKS WITH A SKETCHBOOK

Five separate day walks guided and tutored by Gordon Rushmer. Downland and seaside, churches and boats. Come on one, two, or all. Maximum distance seven miles, packed lunch provided. 9.30am-5pm