Why join this workshop
Expert tuition
Painting from direct observation
An exploration of colour
Individual feedback
Small-group setting
Residential and non residential
Artist credit: Kate Hopkins
Schedule
Arrive from 4 pm Wednesday 3rd June
Workshop 10am - 4pm
Thursday 4h, Friday 5th, Saturday 6th
With breaks at 11, 12:30 for lunch and 2:45
Depart 11am
Sunday 7th June
Location
The workshop will be hosted at Cranmer Studio. Our location is far enough away to break with the familiarity of the status quo and encourage reflection. North Norfolk, on the east coast of England, is famous for its expansive skyline. Cranmer is a three-hour drive from London, or a 90-minute train journey and 40 minutes by car from the station.
The course
Artist credit: Kate Hopkins
Your tutor - Kate Hopkins
Kate Hopkins is a painter, with still-life at the heart of her practice.
Always working from direct observation, she has a particular interest in visual perception, which underpins her teaching.
She studied at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1985-1991, and currently teaches at Heatherleys and the Slade.
She is represented by Browse and Darby.
This practical painting course explores strategies for looking effectively.
Insights in the perception, mixing and use of colour. We will consider the relativity of colour. We will practice scrutinising the abstract patterns and colour relationships in the scene. Be prepared to revise, disrupt and remake.
You will learn about;
Light
Contrast
Colour mixing
Colour relationships
Abstract shapes
Working with Oil Paint
All levels of experience are welcome.
Artist credit: Kate Hopkins
Booking
Workshop at Cranmer Studio
Please use this form to register your interest. We will confirm if we have availability and ask you to pay a 20% deposit by bank transfer to secure your booking.
Non Residential
three day workshop
light lunch
£420 per person
Residential
three day workshop
breakfast, light lunch and supper. Starting with supper on the 3rd and ending with breakfast on the 7th
four nights accommodation
£880 per person for two artists sharing a room
£1,120 per person for sole occupancy of a room
Booking conditions
There are 12 places on the workshop and less accommodation on site - we will inform you when you register if onsite rooms are available
Bookings are provisional until confirmed by email
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place
The balance is due 30 days before the workshop start date
Payment must be made by bank transfer. Instructions will be provided upon confirmation
Non residents are welcome to pay a £35 supplement to join for supper
We do not charge VAT
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancel more than 30 days before the workshop: refund of payments (we retain the deposit).
Cancel 30 days or fewer before the workshop: no refunds.
You may request to transfer your booking to another person or a future workshop up to 7 days before the start date (subject to availability and approval).
No-shows: the full fee is retained.
If we cancel the workshop: you will receive a full refund including the deposit, but we are not liable for your travel or third party accommodation costs.
Your Responsibilities
Inform us of dietary, access, or medical needs when booking
Ensure you are physically able to participate
Travel insurance is recommended
Please ask permission from other participants before you include them in your photographs or videos
Other points
Parking is available
This is an 18 century property so please be aware of uneven surfaces
No dogs please
Thank you - we will confirm availability in the next 24 hours.
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Materials
Please bring
cadmium red, alizarin crimson or magenta, cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, french ultramarine, cobalt or prussian blue, titanium white
stretched canvas or canvas board
brushes, palette knife, palette, dippers, rags
low odour solvent (no turps or white spirit)
We will supply
a radial easel to use on site
paper and drawing materials
we stock a small supply of oil paint, brushes and solvent for sale
Accommodation
We have limited onsite accommodation so please book early to secure your place. We offer sole occupancy and rooms for two artists to share.
