Art, Design and Crafts

Painting for Pleasure for All

Start date: 15th Jan 2025

Time: 09:15 - 11:45

Cost: £98

Day: Wednesday

Duration: 5 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 25SP011

Please contact us for availability

Acrylics, Watercolours, Gouache, Pastels and much more…..A course aimed at those just starting out or those wishing to expand their artistic skills.

There will be a chance to examine different painting materials and techniques, become more confident with colour mixing and colour theory.

We will look at different styles of painting and examine the work of other artists in relation to our own work.

The tuition will be focused on the needs of each individual as we all have different levels of experience, expectations and goals.

All materials will be supplied. However you may wish to bring along your own materials and images if there is something in particular you want to work on.

During the course you will;

-become a more confident painter

-become more confident in colour theory,

-explore different techniques and materials

-create good compositions

Come along and Paint!

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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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