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 usually 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.

The tutors:

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 has taught art for many years and his work is in print with leading art publishers. He lives in Masham where The Gallery in the Market Square is the main outlet for his work.

Hester Cox is a renowned printmaker whose work sells in many galleries around Britain. An experienced tutor, Hester has an extensive knowledge of traditional and contemporary printing techniques.

 
Courses 2010

Booking Form for courses (pdf 128kb)

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Friday 5th Feb
Watercolour Pencils £45

A workshop in a water soluble medium which has become increasingly popular for its versatility and ability to convey detail. Suitable for all. Materials provided.

Friday 5th Mar
Drawing £40

Developing your drawing language - selecting the right materials, learning how to look and making your mark. This course provides a day of innovative and enjoyable approaches to drawing. Suitable for all.

Saturday March 6th
Art for starters

10am – 4pm

Fearby Village Hall
with tutor Josie Beszant

Have you ever wondered where to begin?
Gentle and fun guidance through materials such as watercolours, pastels, ink, acrylics, oils, & coloured pencils.

This course is designed so you can try all of these & more to find your inner artist!
Suitable for beginners.

£40

The course fee includes all materials, refreshments and lunch.
To book call in at The Gallery, Masham phone 01765 689554

Friday 19th Mar
Introduction to Printmaking £55

Monoprint, intaglio, relief, offset, reduction, drypoint, chine colle...ever wondered what these words mean? Join printmaker Hester Cox to find out! Hester will not only explain and demonstrate some of these exciting methods but you will then get a chance to create your own images using some of these printmaking techniques. This course is suitable for complete beginners and artists who would like to explore a new medium. Materials provided.

Friday 9th April
Towards Abstraction £40

Although the concept of abstract art has been with us for nearly 150 years it is little understood by many of us. Learn how it offers liberation, allows expression, and helps you play to your strengths through colour, form and texture.

Friday 16th April
Colour and Form in Watercolour £40

Combining the ideas which underpin a strong composition with the constructive use of colour to create landscape and still life paintings. Suitable for all.

Friday 14th May
Watercolour Beginners £40

A course covering the basic principles and materials of watercolour,showing both its flexibility and vibrancy. This course is suitable for complete beginners and artists who would like to explore a new medium.

Thursday/Friday 21st/22nd May
Collagraph with Natural Materials (2 Days) £110

This two-day workshop gives participants the chance to explore this diverse method of printmaking with well-known collagraph printmaker, Hester Cox. Use a variety of natural and found materials to build a collaged plate that can be printed without the use of harsh chemicals to create a beautiful, textural image inspired by the natural landscape. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. Materials provided.

Friday 4th June
Knife Painting with Acrylics £40

Acrylic paint is a lovely medium to paint with a knife. Its soft buttery texture allows great surface effects, subtle mixing and bold statements. Come and be amazed at what happens when you throw away the brush. Suitable for all.

Friday 18th June
Painting from Photographs £40

A course which looks at photographs as an inspiration for painting, using the camera as a sketchbook and how to draw the most creative ideas from your own images.

Friday 2nd July
Inspiration from the Masters £40

A days painting course exploring the techniques used by early watercolourists such as Cotman and Turner. This will be a journey through the history of watercolour and the development of the medium. Suitable for all.

Booking Form for above courses (pdf 128kb)