These courses examine the theory and practice behind a range of art movements Each course explores a different theme or genre and combines lectures, a seminar component (discussions and analysis of artworks) and a workshop element. The latter (one and a half hour per two hour session) will explore various artistic styles and practical techniques in drawing, painting and mixed media.
Tutor: Abi Kremer
This year we are running three different courses throughout the year and these will take place at our Highfield Campus on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm.
Please see below a short summary of each course. To book your place, please visit our online store.
1) The Art of the Tree
This course examines the theory and practice behind a range of art movements with an illustrated lecture looking at context and incorporating group discussion. This is followed by a practical session in which techniques and ideas are sampled.
We will examine art works inspired by trees of various different cultures, and look through the centuries at the responses to trees in art. In so doing we will take in changes which reflect society and art historical developments.
Practical exercises will be undertaken in class using drawing materials, paint and collage with personal references as a starting point.
Dates:
This course will take place on 8 Tuesday evenings, as follows:
Tuesday 8 October to Tuesday 26 November 2024.
2) Exploring Portraiture
This course examines attitudes to the portrait, which change to reflect society and art historical developments. Practical exercises will be undertaken in class using drawing materials, paint and collage with personal references as a starting point.
This module combines lectures, a seminar component (discussions and analysis of artworks) and a workshop element. The latter (one and a half hour per two hour session) will explore various artistic styles and practical techniques in drawing, painting and mixed media.
Dates: Tuesday 14 January to Tuesday 4 March 2025.
3) A Study of Women Artists from the 16th to 21st Century
This practical art course will help develop analytical and creative skills by reflecting on major art movements.
The Art world has seen a remarkable range of successful female visual artists over the centuries. Their journey, so often a poignant tale of struggle, is inspiring. This 8 week course will examine the achievement of women painters in a diverse range of styles, tracking the story of art from 16th to 21st Century. It will enable students to make practical experiments in a range of genres, including Portraiture, Still Life, Landscape and Abstraction with a series of practical exercises involving drawing materials, paint and collage, using own references.
Dates: Tuesday 29 April to Tuesday 17 June 2025