Autumn course programme now live

Learning Programme
Written By Janine Radcliffe

We’re really excited to share our course programme for November – December.

 We have some old favourites back by popular demand including morning, afternoon and evening Ceramics. We also have some exciting new courses for you to experience such as Creative Textiles where you will explore a wide variety of experimental and traditional textile techniques.

 Also new this term is our six-week Painting Challenge. We’re absolutely thrilled to have Suman Kaur, winner of the BBC Big Painting Challenge, delivering this course. Have a go at creating your own masterpieces under her expert tutelage. The course is suitable for all abilities, from beginners who want to jump into learning new skills, to experienced painters who want to explore a range of themes and subject matters in a supportive encouraging environment.

 Suman is also delivering a one-off Drapery Life Drawing workshop on 5 November. This session will focus on the drapery of clothing on the human figure, rather than the nude form and is available to book now.

 For young people aged 12 – 16 our Youth Art classes return on a Wednesday evening. We’ve also added an additional course for children aged 7-11 where they can explore drawing, painting, illustration and more.

 Take a look at the full list of courses below or view our FAQs for more information about what to expect from a session with us.

Featured
Drawing from Nature: Autumn Plants
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Drawing from Nature: Autumn Plants
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
from £15.00

Workshop Details

Inspired by our new exhibition ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles, join us for a creative afternoon this Autumn time, exploring the wonders of nature through drawing.

Through looking at the beauty of imperfect nature like seed heads, flowers and leaves, participants will be developing their sketching, colour washing and ink techniques to produce experimental and playful mixed media pieces of work.

Who is the Workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for adults, from beginners to those who have experience with drawing but want to explore new techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the Workshop take place?

Saturday 4th November, 1 - 4pm

This workshop is part of a series of three ‘Drawing From Nature’ workshops.

Booking all three will be cheaper per session.

Choose the ‘3 Workshop Series’ (followed by your pricing option) when you book.

Check out our other Drawing From Nature Workshops below:

Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy (2nd December)

Drawing from Nature: Winter Printing (20th January)

Visit our exhibition page for more information on ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles

Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Life Drawing (Autumn 1)
Course
Life Drawing (Autumn 1)
Course
from £25.00

Course Details

Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a model. In this six week course you will explore the skills, techniques and methods of life drawing, from a live model each week in the Artworks Gallery.

Teaching will include an overview of surface anatomy and skeletal anatomy, and tips on how to use knowledge to create a more visually accomplished piece of work. Students are welcome to work in any medium.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suited to adults of all ability levels.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Suman Kaur will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

This course runs on Thursdays for 6 weeks, from 21st September - 26th October, 6:00 - 8:00pm. There is the option to book for the full course, or an individual workshop (please select ‘Individual Workshop’ and add workshop date to the notes section of our booking form).

Course
Evening Painting (Autumn 2)
Course
Evening Painting (Autumn 2)
Course
from £12.00

Course Details

Learn and improve your painting skills and techniques in this 6-week course with tutor Peter Stanyer.

Step-by-step assignments will build on and improve your knowledge of painting and further develop your visual skills.

You will begin to develop your own creative pathway while still extending your fundamental painting skills and techniques.

Assignments in this course have five main aims that will introduce the way that artists fundamentally function using paint:

  • The eye – how artists perceive the world through observations and memory (eg Monet, Renoir).

  • The mind – a formal, analytical approach to painting that gives an impression of our thoughts and ideas (eg Cezanne, Seurat).

  • The heart – an emotive, intuitive and expressive approach to drawing and painting that allows artists to instinctively express feelings through observations and imagination (eg Van Gogh, Munch).

  • Techniques skills and theories – expanding on the traditional skills, techniques, theories and experimental approaches to painting and drawing using a variety of materials.

  • Context – placing all aspects of this programme into historical and contemporary art context.

At the end of the course you will have the ability to choose your own artistic direction, which can be further developed in the Artworks educational structure.

All materials are provided.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for adults who are beginners or improvers with prior painting experience. You will develop your own creative pathway while learning and extending your fundamental painting skills and techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Peter Stanyer will lead the session

When will the course take place?

The course will run weekly from Tuesday 7th November - Tuesday 12th December 2023, 6:00-8:00pm.

Course
Drawing for Beginners and Improvers (Autumn 2)
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Course
Drawing for Beginners and Improvers (Autumn 2)
Course
from £12.00

Course Details

* When booking, please specify whether you would like to attend the Beginners or Improvers session in the comments *

This 6-week course will explore skills, techniques and methods of drawing that will develop your visual ability and skills. Assignments with clear, step-by-step instructions will develop your understanding of the practice of drawing. You will be encouraged to embrace an experimental approach towards drawing and develop your own creative style. All materials are provided.

You will learn how to use and apply the following:

  • Line

  • Texture

  • Mark making

  • Tone

  • Colour

  • Shape

  • Form

  • Composition

  • Movement

  • Drawing systems including perspective

All materials are provided.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for adults who are beginners or improvers with prior drawing experience. You will develop your own creative pathway while learning and extending your fundamental drawing skills and techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Peter Stanyer will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

The course will run weekly from Wednesday 8th November - Wednesday 13th December 2023.

Beginners: 10:00am - 12:00pm / Improvers 10:30am - 12:30pm.

Course
Art Club (Autumn 2)
Children and Young People, Course
Art Club (Autumn 2)
Children and Young People, Course
from £9.00

Course Details

Our Art Club provides the opportunity for young people to take part in and learn about a range of art practices such as drawing, painting and illustration.

The six week term runs for 1.5 hours every Wednesday evening 5:00-6:30pm. Young people will be guided through a range of creative activities each week, aimed at building core skills in drawing, painting, sculpture and more!

Our Art Club is an open and accessible space for young people of all backgrounds to explore art, develop new skills and discover hidden talents. It is delivered within our authentic art school environment, supported by talented practising artists.

Who is the course for?

Art Club is suitable for children aged between 7 and 11. Parents and carers can drop their children off, but are also welcome to stay in our waiting area during the class if that is more convenient.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Rosie Moon will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Wednesdays, from 8th November - 13th December 2023, 17:00 - 18:30.

Children and Young People, Course
Youth Art (Autumn 2)
Children and Young People, Course
Youth Art (Autumn 2)
Children and Young People, Course
from £45.00

Course Details

Our Youth Art club provides the opportunity for young people to take part in and learn about a range of art practices such as drawing, painting and illustration.

The six week term runs for 1.5 hours every Wednesday evening from 6.30 to 8pm. Young people will be guided through a range of creative activities each week, aimed at building core skills in drawing, painting, sculpture and more!

Our Youth Art programme has run successfully for several years and is aimed at students aged between 12 to 16 years of age. It is an open and accessible space for young people of all backgrounds to explore art, develop new skills and discover hidden talents. It is delivered within our authentic art school environment, supported by talented practising artists.

Who is the course for?

Youth Art is suitable for young people aged between 12 and 16. Parents and carers can drop their young people off, but are also welcome to stay in our waiting area during the class if that is more convenient.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Rosie Moon will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Wednesday 8th November - 13th December 2023, 6.30-8.00pm.

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Course
Complete Ceramics - A Beginner's Course (Autumn 2)
Course
from £90.00

Course Details

Our new ceramics course has the complete beginner in mind. With so many different techniques to explore, when starting your ceramics journey, it can be quite overwhelming and difficult to know where to begin!

This 6 week course is designed to let you try many of the main ceramics techniques - both hand building and wheel throwing - and enable you to create kiln ready pieces to take home.

Course overview

Week 1 - Coiling - create a simple pot using the coiling technique

Week 2 - Slab building - you will create miniature decorative houses using clay slabs

Week 3 - Pinch pot - you will use the pinch pot technique to create a ceramic character

Week 4 - Wheel Throwing - in this brief introduction, you will touch on various aspects of creating pots on the wheel

Week 5 - Slips and Underglazes - this week you will begin to learn about decorative techniques and begin to decorate some of your pieces

Week 6 - Glazing - an introduction to the wonderful world of stoneware glazes

The course includes in depth teaching with ceramics tutor Matt Cameron, all materials and kiln firings.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for both adults who are beginners and those who have some experience but who wish to build their knowledge and skills in ceramics across a range of different methods.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Matt Cameron will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Wednesdays 8th November to 13th December from 1-3 pm

Course
Life Drawing (Autumn 2)
Course
Life Drawing (Autumn 2)
Course
from £10.00

Course Details

Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a model and a great way to improve drawing technique and skill.

This term, our life drawing sessions are taking a more relaxed approach, as classes will be self directed giving individuals the time to develop their own practice.

All sessions will be facilitated by Sara who has lots of life drawing experience as an artist and as a model too. She will be on hand to give you creative hints and tips if you need a bit of guidance.

Students are welcome to work in any dry medium and there will be a selection of papers and materials available throughout each session. If you would rather bring your own resources you are more than welcome! As this takes place in our gallery space we can’t permit wet mediums like paint and inks.

Who is the course for?

These sessions are for all those who are looking to develop their practice through self directed drawing.

When will the course take place?

This course runs on Thursdays for 5 weeks, from 16th November to 14th December, 6:00 - 8:00pm.

You can book for all sessions in a block or as individual sessions.

Please select ‘Individual Session’ and add the session date to the notes section of our booking form.

Course
Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
from £15.00

Workshop Details

Inspired by our new exhibition ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles, join us for a creative afternoon this December, exploring the wonders of nature through drawing.

Taking place in The Everybody Gallery to be fully immersed in the evolving work of the exhibition. Participants will be drawing in direct response to the exhibition using a variety of techniques to explore the textures, colours and shapes of the installations and artworks.

Who is the Workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for adults, from beginners to those who have experience with drawing but want to explore new techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the Workshop take place?

Saturday 2nd December, 1 - 4pm

Check out our other Drawing From Nature Workshops below:

Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy (2nd December)

Drawing from Nature: Winter Printing (20th January)

Visit our exhibition page for more information on ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles

Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Drawing from Nature: Winter Prints
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Drawing from Nature: Winter Prints
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
from £15.00

Workshop Details

Inspired by our new exhibition ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles, join us for a creative afternoon this Winter time, exploring the wonders of nature through drawing.

Take time to explore the details and hidden gems within nature, even through the colder and darker days when the ground seems dull and bland, there is so much natural beauty to be seen when you take a closer look.

During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to create a collection of winter inspired illustrations using simple yet effective mono-printing techniques.

Who is the Workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for adults, from beginners to those who have experience with drawing but want to explore new techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the Workshop take place?

Saturday 20th January, 1 - 4pm

Visit our exhibition page for more information on ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles

Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Seasonal Life Drawing
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
Seasonal Life Drawing
Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop
from £40.00

Course Details

Join us a for unique day course and explore the creative potential of life drawing with a seasonal theme. Explore new ways of drawing the figure within, alongside and as a part of nature, as we draw from ’From The Folde’ by artist Fiona Pickles. Produced especially for Everybody Arts by artist Jo Blaker in response to Fiona's exhibition, we hope this one off drawing opportunity is one you will not want to miss!

In this course we will explore the season, its cycles and phenomena influencing all the aspects of the life drawing experience. We will look at how we might express winter through our materials, viewpoints, mark making and the expressions or poses adopted by the model. Expect playful, exciting drawing challenges that take you out of your comfort zone pushing your work in unexpected directions. You will be guided through short, stimulating exercises leading to longer poses for more self-directed drawing.

The length of this session ensures time to share, discuss and into the experience. The focus of this session is upon stimulating our creativity & expression as artists. As such, each artist has freedom within our exercises to make them their own.

Who is the course for?

This course is for confident life drawers or those who feel that regular life drawing classes aren’t quite right for them.

Whilst your tutor can offer advice regards proportion, measuring etc this course is not focused on these formal elements of drawing the figure. The focus of this session is upon stimulating our creativity & expression as artists, responding to a range of stimuli alongside the body. If regular life drawing classes don’t feel right for you, you might enjoy the freedom to experiment that previous participants tell us they especially enjoy about these sessions.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Jo Blaker will lead the workshop

When will the course take place?

Tuesday 12th December 2023, 10am - 4pm

Drawing, Course, Adult, Workshop

 

Janine Radcliffe
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