All our courses are suitable for novices or more experienced artists. ArtsLink tutors are all experienced teachers as well as practising artists in their own right. Please refer to the planner for exact course dates. When you book a course, your confirmation will include a list of materials you will need to bring. If you would like to know what materials are required before making a booking, please call us. * Our half-term runs from 15-19 February 2010 *Open Studio 1: Exploring Media Tutor: Alden Roberts
Venue: The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. Mondays, from 11 January 9.45–12.15 10 sessions. £78 (Non-members £88)
Open Studio 2: Exploring Media Tutor: Alden Roberts
Venue: The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. Mondays, from 11 January 13.30–16.00 10 sessions. £78 (Non-members £88)
This is an opportunity to paint in any media (water/oil/mixed etc) in a friendly and constructive environment. All students welcome, beginners and the more experienced alike, to use these sessions to hone skills such as the use of colour, composition, space, form and content. Alden will help you develop your own painting identity and language as an artist. Experimentation is encouraged!
Working From Life Group Untutored Class
Venue: Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Tuesdays, from 12 January 10.00–12.30 10 sessions. £60 (Non-members £70)
A great opportunity to work in any media from a life model. A different model will pose each week. All abilities are welcome to join this friendly and mutally supportive group.
Introduction to Painting in Oils Tutor: James Meiklejohn
Venue: The Butterfly House, Castle Gardens, Sherborne. Thursdays, from 25 February 10.11 - 12.30 5 sessions £40 (Non-Members £45)
A Course for beginners in painting in oils, for those with little or no experience. The course will explore different techniques from the old masters to contemporary ideas.
Introduction to Watercolour Tutor: Alden Roberts
Venue: The Butterfly House, Castle Gardens, Sherborne. Tuesdays, from 12 January 10.00 - 12.30 6 sessions. £48 (Non-members £54)
A course suitable for complete beginners introducing the basics to help students become confident in using a wide variety of watercolour techniques.
Progress in Watercolour Tutor: Alden Roberts
Venue: The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. Tuesdays, from 12 January 14.00–16.30 10 sessions. £78 (Non-members £88)
Offers students the opportunity to come and develop their skills and techniques in Watercolour in this progressive programme with our well respected and popular tutor, Alden Roberts.
Jewellery Tutor: Jane Crockett
Venue: The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. Wednesdays, from 13 January 10.00–15.30 9 sessions. £210 (Non-members £228) Max. 9 students. In two instalments of £105 (£114 Non-members) if preferred. Plus materials initially £5 approx, payable direct to tutor
Suitable for all abilities. By the end of the course beginners will have learnt basic techniques for working with their chosen metal. Concentrating on soldering, sawing, forming, colouring and simple stone settings, this course will inspire students to develop their own original designs.
Drawing Class Tutor: Sara Videan
Venue: The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. Fridays, from 15 January 10.00–12.30. 10 sessions. £78 (Non-members £88)
All abilities welcome from beginners to the more experienced. Enhance your skills in drawing in this non competitive and friendly class by participating in a variety of different projects.
Art Appreciation Tutor: Julian Halsby
Venue: The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne Fridays, from 15 January 10.00 - 12.30. 6 sessions £50 (£55 Non-members)
Julian Halsby will examine the artists and movements in the context of contemporary influences, society and their impact of those who followed. Each session will be illustrated. Subjects covered this term: The Pre-Raphaelites The Newlyn School Toulouse-Lautrec Mucha and Art Nouveau Klimt and the Secession Bonnard
