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SUMMARY:Pen and Wash Perspectives Course
DESCRIPTION:Pen and Wash Perspectives Course – Event Details\nOverview:\nOn this pen and wash perspectives course\, you learn how to use perspective to create accurate scale and distance drawings using simple techniques. Furthermore\, you will have opportunity to work with a variety of expressive pen and wash techniques to bring your drawings to life. \nExperience level:\nThis art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe course timings:\nThe course runs from Saturday-Sunday\, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme. \nExample of the course programme:\n\nFirst\, you will learn how to draw images using one point perspective to create realistic spatial drawings.\nNext\, you will have opportunity to experiment with a variety of pen and wash techniques to create lively and expressive artworks.\nWhat’s more\, you will be fully guided in your drawing practice to create realistic imagery.\n\nFurther details:\nThere are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/pen-and-wash-perspectives-course/ \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and painting.\nA course pack to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nA simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience. \nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/pen-and-wash-perspectives-course/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Brookes":MAILTO:sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Watercolour Landscapes Course
DESCRIPTION:Watercolour Landscape Course – Event Details\nOverview:\nDuring the watercolour landscape course\, you will be expertly guided through all aspects of watercolour painting\, as well as how to improve your drawing technique. You will have the opportunity to use the surrounding idyllic scenery as inspiration for your work\, and you will be able to work “en plain air” outside amongst the surroundings. \nExperience level:\nThis art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe Course Timings:\nThe course runs from Saturday-Sunday\, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme. \nExample of the course programme:\n\nFirstly\, learn how to draw simple landscapes with focus on how to creatively draw flora and fauna.\nFollowing on\, you will receive step-by-step practical demonstrations on lots of different watercolour technique with full guidance at every stage. For example\, you will be guided in how to fully experiment with watercolour in order to achieve creative and realistic effects.\nNext\, you will learn the fundamentals of aerial perspective and how to achieve depth in your work.\nLastly\, you will learn how to achieve finer details and increasing control in your work.\nBy the end of the landscape course\, you will aim to achieve more accomplished watercolour paintings of landscapes which you can then proudly take home.\n\nFurther Details:\nThere are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/watercolour-landscapes-course/ \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and watercolour painting.\nA course pack to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nA simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience. \nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/watercolour-landscapes-course/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Brookes":MAILTO:sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Water Patterns and Reflections Course
DESCRIPTION:Water Patterns and Reflections Course – Event Details\nOverview:\nOn this water patterns and reflections course\, you will learn to capture beautiful scenic imagery. What’s more you will learn how to capture light\, movement and pattern using layers of paint and mark making. \nExperience level:\nThis art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe Course Timings:\nThe course runs from Saturday-Sunday\, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme. \nExample of the course programme:\n\nLearn how to create layered washes to create depth\, light and shade.\nDevelop brush control to add texture and pattern.\nLearn how to capture realistic reflections on water.\nMaster how to create beautiful scenic paintings.\n\nFurther Details:\nThere are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/water-patterns-and-reflections-course/ \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and watercolour painting.\nA course pack to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nA simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience. \nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/water-patterns-and-reflections-course/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses,Event
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SUMMARY:Impressionistic Acrylic Techniques Course
DESCRIPTION:Impressionistic Acrylic Techniques Course – Event Details\nOverview:\nOn this impressionistic acrylic techniques course\, you will learn how to develop your painting skills and produce wonderfully creative paintings. Working impressionistically involves capturing a sense and mood in a piece rather than focusing on creating realism. Therefore\, this course is suitable for anyone who wishes to build their creativity and confidence in the use of paint. \nExperience level:\nThis art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe course timings:\nThe course runs from Saturday-Sunday\, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme. \nExample of the course programme:\n\nFirstly\, you will have opportunity to create lots of experiments using acrylic paint. You will learn how to dilute\, mix and layer paint to create effective results.\nNext\, you will learn about how to create depth in your work to avoid flat imagery with a lack of perspective. This will involve studying how the masters accomplish successful pieces and applying their techniques.\nLastly\, after your practice pieces\, you will develop a more accomplished finished piece featuring all the aspects that you have previously learnt.\n\nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on acrylic painting.\nA course pack to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nA simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nYou may wish to bring an apron or overall with you. For your convenience\, we include all materials and refreshments. \nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/impressionistic-acrylic-techniques-course/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses,Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T153000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journalling Course
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journalling Course – Event Details\nOverview:\nDuring this nature journalling course\, you will be expertly guided in creative nature journalling. This will involve completing workshops in drawing\, painting and printmaking in order to develop pages for a nature journal. In addition. you will have the opportunity to undertake a nature walk within the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty. \nExperience level:\nThis art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe course timings:\nThe course runs from Saturday-Sunday\, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme. \nExample of the course programme:\n\nUndertake a slow paced 2-mile nature walk where you will record your observations and gather inspiration for your nature journal. Please note that the walk will be across open countryside with undulating terrain.\nTake part in art and craft workshops to explore creative approaches to nature journalling. For example\, you will create journal pages using drawing\, collage and printmaking techniques.\nBy the end of the course\, you will have started your own personal and creative nature journal. It is hoped that\, by attending the course\, you will foster a love for nature journalling and continue to develop your nature journalling in future.\n\nFurther details:\nThere are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/nature-journalling-course/ \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and watercolour painting.\nA course pack to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nA simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\n\nClothing and footwear suitable for a nature walk across open countryside.\nA backpack to carry your equipment and packed lunch.\n\nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/nature-journalling-course/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses,Creative Retreat,Event
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SUMMARY:Developing Abstract Techniques Course
DESCRIPTION:Developing Abstract Techniques Course – Event Details\nOverview:\nOn the developing abstract techniques course\, you will develop your ability to successfully explore a variety of artistic mediums and create exciting abstract artworks. So\, you may want to attend this course if you need inspiration or a creative reboot. \nExperience level:\nThis art course is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art\, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings. \nThe Course Timings:\nThe course runs from Saturday-Sunday\, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme. \nExample of the course programme:\n\nFirstly\, you will be guided in an experimental approach to the use of media. You will learn how to use humble art materials such as wax crayons\, oil pastels\, collage and watercolour in expressive and inventive ways.\nAfterwards\, you will be given source materials to inspire you\, such as animal skin imagery\, or collected natural objects. From which\, you will learn how to develop free-flowing expressive imagery to kickstart your artistic flair.\nLastly\, you will develop your ability to make intuitive art that is in touch with your inner artist. There will be no rights or wrongs on this course\, instead\, the development of a sense of adventure and creative growth.\n\nFurther Details:\nThere are more details on the course programme including visual examples and an example itinerary available at: https://bhretreats.co.uk/developing-abstract-art-course/ \nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nPractical demonstrations and exercises on drawing and watercolour painting.\nA course pack to take home.\nAll art materials to use on the day.\nA simple lunch plus tea and coffee throughout the day.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nYou may wish to bring an art apron or overall. \nAccess:\n\nWe offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.\nIn addition\, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.\nPlease note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However\, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities\, with advanced notice.\n\nFor further details on access\, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements\, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page. \nDirections:\nPlease see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience\, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime\, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.
URL:https://bhretreats.co.uk/event/developing-abstract-techniques-course/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Courses,Event
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