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SUMMARY:Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Spring Term
DESCRIPTION:Backbury Art Classes – Thursday Group – Spring Term – Event Details\nTerm dates and timings:\nThe 10-week Spring Term Backbury art classes will begin on Thursday 26 February until Thursday 14 May 2026\, excluding a break during the Easter holidays with no clubs running on 02 and 09 April. \nThe art classes take place on Thursdays 2pm – 4pm. \nOverview:\nDuring the art classes\, you will receive expert tuition on a range of different art techniques within the company of like-minded creatives. There will be weekly challenges to complete within a carefully planned progression of tasks around a set theme. Themes include landscapes\, seascapes\, florals\, portraiture\, and more. \nExperience level:\nThe art classes are suitable for all ability levels as great care will be taken to tailor the art class to specific needs. Beginners are most welcome. \nAttendees are limited to 8 to ensure that everyone can receive the help and support that they need. \nAbout the tutor:\nThe classes 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. \nDuring the art classes\, we will explore:\n\nThe fundamentals of drawing to develop understanding\, control and skill level.\nFull tuition and practical sessions in painting technique.\nStep-by-step tasks to encourage well-crafted compositions.\n\nWhat’s included:\n\nExpert and tailored guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.\nAccess to art materials to use during the classes.\nTea or coffee.\n\nWhat you will need to bring:\nJust yourself! All materials and refreshments are included. \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. We can provide alternative ground floor facilities\, if needed.\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/backbury-art-classes-thursday-group-spring-term/
LOCATION:Backbury House Studio\, Backbury House\, Checkley\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR1 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Backbury Art Club,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Brookes":MAILTO:sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
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