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 venue is Masham’s Methodist Church Hall, Park Street. Masham is easily reached by following the A6108 from Ripon or Leyburn or the B6267 from the A1 and Thirsk. The hall is behind the Methodist Church on Park Street. There is ample free parking.
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 2008 -----------
Booking Form (pdf 30kb
Friday February 1st Watercolour Essentials
A look at the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting - for example: controlling washes, working with line, brush techniques, a little colour theory. Everything for the novice and plenty of ideas for the experienced artist.
Friday March 7th Working in Black & White
Monochrome painting can create subtlety, drama and atmosphere expressing a great deal in the simplest of ways. The course will reveal the enormous range of possibilities using paint, ink and graphite - in just black and white.
Friday April 4th Dramatic Watercolour Landscape
Bring your work alive by developing a sense of drama in your paintings. This course will help your work touch on the many shades of meaning and mood which typify the work of some our greatest landscape painters such as Turner, Nash and Piper.
Friday May 2nd Using Acrylic Ink
Acrylic ink shares many of the characteristics of watercolour - fluidity, brilliant depth of colour, subtlety and strength. It is a wonderful medium in its own right and the perfect bridge for those stepping from watercolour to acrylic and oil paints and vice versa.
Friday June 6th Drawing & Painting Pennine Landscapes
Our region’s landscape is incredibly varied - lush, vibrant, bleak and tranquil by turns - yet unified by the unique northern light and the shapes of the limestone land. Learn ways to portray its wonderful personality.
Friday July 11th Liberated Watercolour
Watercolour is a medium that responds to an unfettered style, but maintaining control while letting go can be difficult. A course for all those who wish to break free.
ALL COURSES ARE SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED ARTISTS
The following courses are also being taught by Ian Scott Massie at Fifiefofum Gallery in Northumberland (just north of Corbridge).
Please contact them at the link below for details.
Getting Started in the Art Business March 12th
Being a Successful Artist March 13th
Watercolour Basics - June 18th
Less is More - June 19th
Dramatic Landscape Painting - September 10th
Water in Watercolour - September 11th
Getting Started in the Art Business - October 8th
Being a Successful Artist - October 9th
http://www.fifiefofum.com/workshops.asp
Other courses by the same tutor:
Old Sleningford Hall, Mickley, North Yorkshire.
22/23 April 2008
Contact: 01765 692229 art@oldslen.fsnet.co.uk
Broadlands Art Centre, Dilham, Norfolk.
20/21/22/23 May 2008
Contact: 01702 475361 info@broadlandarts.co.uk
Booking Form (pdf 30kb)
