Art, Design and Crafts

Painting for Pleasure for All

towards abstraction 5

Start date: 4th Jun 2025

Time: 09:15 - 11:45

Cost: £98

Day: Wednesday

Duration: 5 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 25SU014

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Painting for Pleasure

(All abilities)

This course is designed for adults of all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists looking to refine their skills. We will explore fundamental and advanced techniques in painting across a variety of mediums. Emphasis will be placed on personal artistic development.

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 sessions and individual tuition

Constructive feedback

All Materials supplied

However your may wish to use own Sketchbook Pencils Paints etc 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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