Don’t miss David’s exhibition coming up at the Gardens Gallery 17th – 22nd May.  The gallery is open 10am – 8pm.

During the three days we will explore aspects of still life using a range of mixed media.  The three days will allow exploration of still life using mixed media which will include tuition in drawing, painting and printing.  Our courses are delivered in small groups which allows all ranges of ability to progress under one to one tuition.

Dates

10th – 12th July 2012, starting at 10am we will break for a lunch and work through until 4pm each day.

Materials

The course fee excludes materials.  Materials can be provided for an additional £10.  In this way beginners do not have to buy materials that they may not need, and are not committed for a materials fee once they have bought their own materials.  A suggested materials list can be found here.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The
Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

During the three days we will explore portraiture by drawing, painting and printing.  There will also be the opportunity for clay modelling using potters clay which we can fire on one of our three kilns.  Our courses are delivered in small groups which allows all ranges of ability to progress under one to one tuition.

Dates

17th – 19th July 2012, starting at 10am we will break for a lunch and work through until 4pm each day.

Materials

The course fee excludes materials.  Materials can be provided for an additional £10.  In this way beginners do not have to buy materials that they may not need, and are not committed for a materials fee once they have bought their own materials.  A suggested materials list can be found here.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The
Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

This summer school is suitable for 8 – 14 year olds.

During the three days students will be able to paint, draw and model.  Our tutors are CRB checked and are experienced at teaching young students.  Students will work in age groups and will be supervised by two adults in a 1:6 ratio or less depending on numbers enrolled.

Dates

24th – 26th July 2012, starting at 10:30am we will break for a lunch at 12:30 – 1pm and work through until 3pm each day.  Students should bring a packed lunch as they will stay in the studio unless taken out for lunch by prior parental arrangement.

Materials

The course fee includes materials.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

During the three days we will develop observational skills, explore the human form working from a nude model by drawing, painting and printing.  There will also be the opportunity for clay modelling using potters clay which we can fire in one of our three kilns.  Our courses are delivered in small groups which allows all ranges of ability to progress under one to one tuition.

Dates

31st July – 2nd August 2012, starting at 10am we will break for a lunch and work through until 4pm each day.

Materials

The course fee excludes materials.  Materials can be provided for an additional £10.  In this way beginners do not have to buy materials that they may not need, and are not committed for a materials fee once they have bought their own materials.  A suggested materials list can be found here.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

During the three days we will create still life abstractions, developing an understanding of abstraction as well as further developing painting and drawing practice.  Our courses are delivered in small groups which allows all ranges of ability to progress under one to one tuition.

Dates

7th – 9th August 2012, starting at 10am we will break for a lunch and work through until 4pm each day.

Materials

The course fee excludes materials.  Materials can be provided for an additional £10.  In this way beginners do not have to buy materials that they may not need, and are not committed for a materials fee once they have bought their own materials.  A suggested materials list can be found here.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

During the three days we will study the Landscape genre developing main composition themes and working with chosen painting and drawing media.  We will also deal with the practical business of painting outdoors and how to collect sketches for further development back in the studio.  Field trips may be organised depending on the weather!  Our courses are delivered in small groups which allows all ranges of ability to progress under one to one tuition.

Dates

14th – 16th August 2012, starting at 10am we will break for a lunch and work through until 4pm each day.

Materials

The course fee excludes materials.  Materials can be provided for an additional £10.  In this way beginners do not have to buy materials that they may not need, and are not committed for a materials fee once they have bought their own materials.  A suggested materials list can be found here.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

This summer school is suitable for 8 – 14 year olds.

During the three days students will be able to paint, draw and model.  Our tutors are CRB checked and are experienced at teaching young students.  Students will work in age groups and will be supervised by two adults in a 1:6 ratio or less depending on numbers enrolled.

Dates

21st – 23rd August 2012, starting at 10:30am we will break for a lunch at 12:30 – 1pm and work through until 3pm each day.  Students should bring a packed lunch as they will stay in the studio unless taken out for lunch by prior parental arrangement.

Materials

The course fee includes materials.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this course or require advice in choosing the right course for you please feel free to email The Cheltenham School of Art at info@cheltfineart.co.uk or call us on 07522 003 024.

Dates of this years CfA Summer Schools are:

Still Life Mixed Media, 10th – 12th July 2012, £120
Portrait Workshop, 17th –  19th July 2012, £120
Children’s Art Club, 24th – 26th July 2012, £85 including materials

Life Workshop, 31st July – 2nd August, £120
Still Life into Abstraction, 7th – 9th August 2012, £120
Landscape Workshop, 14th – 16th August 2012, £120
Children’s Art Club, 21st -23rd August 2012, £85 including materials.

(all prices exclude materials unless stated)

We had a new model come into the school today.  The two week old lamb called Aitch is being hand reared by one of our students and she needs her bottle  - so she came into class.  With the sun pouring into the studio it was a wonderful sight as Aitch happily gambolled around exploring the still life tray.

It's Still Life - but it's not milk