Thursday morning Mixed Media sessions starting 24th April - 22nd May

5 sessions cost £125 or if you come on the day £27 cash.

Week 1: Expressive Landscapes with Acrylic & Ink

Inspiration: David Hockney’s vibrant landscapes

Activity: Take sketches and photos outside, then return to the studio to create bold, colourful mixed media paintings using acrylic and ink.

Focus: Composition, colour layering, and expressive mark-making.

Week 2: Abstracted Landscapes with Collage & Texture

Inspiration: Barbara Rae’s textured and layered landscapes

Activity: Collect textures and colours from nature, then use collage and mixed media techniques to build an abstracted landscape.

Focus: Layering techniques, paper textures, and mixed media effects.

Week 3: Monoprinting & Experimental Mark-Making

Inspiration: Emma Stibbon’s atmospheric landscape prints

Activity: Use outdoor sketches to develop landscape-based monoprints, incorporating experimental mark-making techniques.

Focus: Printmaking techniques, contrast, and expressive line work.

Week 4: Mixed Media Landscapes with Pastel & Ink Washes

Inspiration: Kurt Jackson’s combination of drawing and washes

Activity: Experiment with soft pastels, charcoal, and ink washes to create expressive landscapes with movement.

Focus: Layering, texture, and expressive linework.

Week 5: Personal Project & Mixed Media Exploration

Inspiration: Contemporary landscape artists (students choose their inspiration)

Activity: Develop a final piece using any of the techniques explored over the course.

Focus: Combining media, personal expression, and creative development.

Location: Elaine Foster-Gandey Art, 15 Queen St, Lostwithiel PL22 0AD

Time: Thursdays, 10 AM – 12 PM

5 sessions cost £125, £25 per session (all materials included)

or if you come on the day £27 cash.