Art, Design and Crafts

Masterclass - How to Put a Painting Together

Start date: 12th Oct 2024

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: £50

Day: Saturday

Duration: 1 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 24AU036

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A workshop aimed at people of all abilities.

There are so many ways to put a painting together. What to paint? So many materials to work with. Which does one prefer?

So many decisions to make. So much enjoyment to be had. So many avenues to explore.

We’ll look at staring points including preparation and materials.

Then look at;

what to paint
compositional decisions,
decisions re materials
colour, tone and harmony,
the order in which one develops a painting -more as time allows

Many decisions depend on the materials/media used.

Finally, when is a painting finished?

Your decision always…. no time limit!

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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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