
Tutor: Scott Bridgwood |
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For newcomers wishing to create a convincing life drawing. Designed to give participants the know-how and confidence to render the human form using a variety of media and one-to one teaching. Explore the exciting potential of life drawing in these full-day workshops using a variety of approaches and media. Sorry, our life drawing courses are only open to those aged 16+ years as they feature an unclothed model. |
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18 May- Z758 |
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Learn to observe carefully and appreciate proportion, tone and form. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome as individual interpretation is encouraged. Explore the exciting potential of life drawing in these full-day workshops using a variety of approaches and media. Sorry, our life drawing courses are only open to those aged 16+ years as they feature an unclothed model. Extra information provided by the tutor |
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6 July 2013 |
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Gain a better insight into the making of a portrait in these one-day workshops. Study and draw from a live model in innovative ways, and use tried and tested methods to learn how to look at and depict the portrait step by step. Suitable for all levels of ability. Explore the exciting potential of life drawing in these full-day workshops using a variety of approaches and media. Sorry, our life drawing courses are only open to those aged 16+ years as they feature an unclothed model. |
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Saturday 3 August, 10am - 4pm |
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Learn about the origins of botanical art and how it still fits into today’s world by examining work by past and present artists, in particular William Morris. Discover how he used nature to produce some of his famous designs and then create your own in his style, through drawing, tracing and other techniques with watercolour paints or pencils. |
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Experiment over three days with different approaches and materials to develop initial ideas and exploratory drawings, inspired by the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden, into a final painting or mixed media work in the on-site studio in Oadby. This popular course coincides with the University’s 2013 Sculpture in the Garden exhibition. |
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Saturdays, 4 and 18 May 2013, 10am – 1pm |
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For creative photographers who want to investigate new avenues and ways of looking. In the two sessions for each topic, you will examine the work of established photographers, do individual project work and discuss each other’s work as a group. |
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Saturdays, 8 and 22 June 2013, 10am – 1pm |
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For creative photographers who want to investigate new avenues and ways of looking. In the two sessions for each topic, you will examine the work of established photographers, do individual project work and discuss each other’s work as a group. |
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Tuesday 16 and Wednesday |
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Ideal for anyone who enjoys landscape photography but is often disappointed with the results. The two days combines practical sessions at Watermead Country Park and the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden in Oadby with evaluation back in the studio of the images taken. |
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Saturday 20 July, 10am - 4pm |
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Build your own camera from an empty (clean) beer can, and then use it to produce a series of amazing black and white images. |
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Saturday 17 August, 9am - 5pm |
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Discover how to make images using photographic paper and chemicals without the need for a darkroom. Through this exciting process, experiment with simple objects to produce striking images. |
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