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Art - My Places and Yours

Your places

Start date: 5th Jun 2025

Time: 09:15 - 11:45

Cost: £98

Day: Thursday

Duration: 5 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 25SU018

 “My Places and Yours” offers a unique opportunity to explore personal and shared spaces through artistic expression. 

 Course Overview:

This course invites participants to delve into images of places and express their interpretations through various mediums.

Examine different environments

Create artworks that reflect their own experiences and choices.

Foster a deeper connection to the spaces and places we inhabit.

 Course Objectives:

Explore images of  places in art and examine their emotional and cultural significance 

Develop skills in various mediums to develop ones artistic skills

Encourage self-reflection and empathy through artistic exploration of different places.

Mixed Media Exploration:

Combine various materials to create one’s images

Experiment with layering techniques to add depth to artworks.

Incorporate narratives into artworks to convey the stories of places.

 What are the course aims?

To Develop confidence in painting 

Learn fundamental techniques 

Experiment with different paint media 

 Who is the course aimed at?

Beginners with no prior experience

Intermediate artists wanting to refine their skills

Anyone looking for a creative and relaxing outlet.

 When

Weekly sessions 

Combination of guided lessons and independent practice

Constructive feedback

All Materials supplied

However you may wish to use your own Sketchbook Pencils and Paints at times 

 

 

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Richard Squire

Richard Squire

A wartime baby born in Halifax, failed my 11 plus but passed every subsequent exam. Had to prove my abilities. I still trying to.
I’m a retired Art College graduate. An ex High School Art teacher who’s lived in Harrogate for some many years.

My training covered many areas from; academic, classical style drawing and painting across a range of mediums; to casting, pottery, print-making including lino, etching & lithography plus lots more things for eight brilliant years.

I’ve taught Art to people of all ages and experience for 56 years.
I love to work with anyone wishing to develop their Artistic selves whatever their age, experience or ability.
We’ve all got Artistic potential. Art is in me and makes my life complete.

In a mid-life career change I trained to teach the Deaf; another visual world. For many years I fought with Deaf and Hearing people for the rights of Deaf children to access their education via Sign Language and Interpreters. A fight that is still going on.

In retirement I was a volunteer worker at Henshaws Arts and Crafts, Knaresborough for 15 years until I had to care for my handicapped wife. I’ve also run local Art Clubs and Groups for around 20 years.

That’s about it so far, I think.
I’d love to see you and to help your Artistic self forward

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