Art Courses

 

The courses take place in the beautiful market town of Masham in Wensleydale, famous for its two breweries - Black Sheep and Theakston - and its annual Sheep Fair. Each course lasts from 10 am to 4 pm and there are breaks for tea, coffee and biscuits and an excellent buffet lunch which is included in the course payment.

The venues are Fearby Village Hall, for courses until October (while the Methodist Hall is being renovated) and then Masham’s Methodist Church Hall, Park Street for November and December. Masham is easily reached by following the A6108 from Ripon or Leyburn or the B6267 from the A1 and Thirsk. Fearby is reached by taking the left hand turn signposted to Fearby and Healey, just as you are leaving Masham in the Leyburn direction. The village hall is on the right at the top of the village. The Methodist Church Hall is behind the Methodist Church on Park Street. There is ample free parking at both venues.

Should you wish to stay in Masham or enjoy a meal before leaving for home please ask for details. Masham has an excellent range of accommodation and restaurants. A list of required materials will be sent with your letter of confirmation.

The tutor:
Ian Scott Massie’s artistic roots lie in the British Romantic School of the 1930s and 40s. He combines the visual style and philosophy of artists such as Paul Nash and John Piper with the palette and painterly freedom of Turner and Whistler in pursuit of the personality of the landscape.

He began exhibiting in 1979 and his paintings have featured in many galleries including Look Gallery, Cambridge Contemporary Art and Harrods. His work is also in print with leading art publishers. He pursues a parallel career as a musician and is a regular contributor to many art magazines.

Ian Scott Massie lives in Masham where The Gallery in the Market Square is the main outlet for his work.
He holds a Bachelor of Education degree in music and drama and a Master of Arts degree in history.

Fees:
£40 for a day course, this includes a good lunch and refreshments, but not your materials, you will be sent a list of what you require on booking.
 
 
Courses 2009

Friday June 19th
Printmaking Without A Press

Learn how to create different kinds of print using materials which can be found at home. This course is run by the renowned printmaker Hester Cox.

Friday July 3rd
Drawing and Painting Yorkshire Landscapes

A pencil and wash approach to getting to grips with barns, dry stone walls, hillside villages and the lovely lines of the Pennines.

Booking Form for above courses (pdf 28kb)

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Friday 4th September
Brush skills and wash techniques in watercolour– tutor Ian Scott Massie

Gaining more control and consistency in a medium that is constantly full of surprises.
Suitable for regular painters

Friday 2nd October
Watercolour with a limited palette– tutor Ian Scott Massie

Putting the emphasis on tone and contrast to create mood and atmosphere.
Suitable for painters of all abilities

Saturday 3rd October
Monoprinting – tutor Hester Cox

Combining painting, printmaking and drawing monoprinting produces fascinating and spontaneous images where no two prints are alike. Come along and learn the great appeal of this versatile technique.
Suitable for all abilities

Friday 6th November
Painting with ink– tutor Ian Scott Massie

Vivid and intense colours and amazing fluidity, come and experiment with a fascinating medium.
Suitable for painters of all abilities

Friday November 20th
Christmas cards– tutor Ian Scott Massie

A day of design and fun with different materials and techniques. Go home with a range of your own handmade cards.
Suitable for painters of all abilities

Friday 4th December
Textural techniques in watercolour– tutor Ian Scott Massie

From scratching to splattering, salting to stencilling - a multitude of tips and techniques in incorporating texture into your watercolours.
Suitable for painters of all abilities

Saturday 5th December
Art for starters – tutor Josie Beszant

Have you ever wondered where to start? Watercolours, pastels, ink, acrylics, coloured pencils? This course is designed so you can try all of these and more and find your inner artist!
Suitable for beginners.

Booking Form for above courses (pdf 28kb)