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Outdoor Sketching Workshop - Knaresborough

Start date: 14th Jun 2025

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

Cost: £35

Day: Saturday

Duration: 1 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 25SU064

A three hour sketching session in Knaresborough - details of meeting point to follow nearer the date. In the event of inclement weather we will meet at Rossett Adult Learning, Rossett School, and Richard will be providing images of Knaresborough as reference points.

Outdoor sketching is a great way to connect with nature, practice observational drawing, and develop your artistic style. This session will focus on composition, perspective, light, and texture while capturing the environment around you. 

All materials will be supplied 

However you may work in medium/s of your choice. You could bring along your own paper, pencils charcoal crayons inks watercolour etc.

 An A4 sketchbook is included in the price of the course.

Suggested items of your own you may wish to bring along.

Pencils (2B, 4B 6B for different line weights and shading)

Rubber 

Sharpener

Fine-liner pens (for inking, if desired)

Watercolours or coloured pencils (optional for adding color)

Portable stool or mat (for comfort)

Hat, sunscreen, and watersnack (for personal comfort)

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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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