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In the Window, Through the Window

25th October to 29th November

Six Tuesdays 12.30 to 3.30pm

At Norden Farm, Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Many artists have taken inspiration from windows and views through them.  This course will reference some of these, providing ideas for your own compositions in pastel or watercolour.  Reference material will be provided by the tutor and you will also be encouraged to work from your own sketches or photos.

For detailed info and bookings please go to http://www.nordenfarm.org

Paint Land or Sea-scapes on small watercolour paper

Saturday 8th October

11.00am to 4.00pm

At Norden Farm, Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PP

Bring a photo reference from a holiday by the sea or of the countryside and complete two or three small paintings in watercolour; these may be as small as three by four inches up to about five by seven inches or similar square formats.  This really hones your skills in composition and simplifying subject matter.

Details of materials to bring and booking info can be found at http://www.nordenfarm.org

Larger than Life: Draw a small natural form on large paper

Saturday 10th September

11.00am to 4.00pm

At Norden Farm, Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

At this workshops chunky drawing materials; such as charcoal, coloured charcoal, graphite or coloured graphite blocks will be used to draw a small object on large paper.  Sanguine, sepia and black conte crayon, plus white if using toned paper, would also work well.  About A2 sized paper would be ideal for using chunky materials.  Objects will be provided or bring your own.  A small seed head, dried leaf, sea shell, pine cone, or mushroom would all be suitable.

Details on materials to bring and booking information can be found at http://www.nordenfarm.org

Painting textures with Ink, Charcoal and Watercolour

6th September to 18th October

Six Tuesdays 12.30 to 3.30

No class 4th October

At Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

This course looks at the exciting textures that can be made when charcoal and ink are used together.  Taking inspiration for subject matter from sheds, derelicts and ancient sites, we’ll add watercolour into the mix and explore granulation and other texturing techniques including the use of sea salt and bubble wrap.  An element of collage may be included for additional interest.

Find detailed info and book tickets at http://www.nordenfarm.org

Inspired by Ancient Art 1; The Romans

Saturday 11th December

11.00am to 4.00pm

Face to face at;

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PP

Inspired by Ancient Art: 1  The Romans

Be inspired to make your own compositions from details of Roman art at Pompeii and Herculaneum in watercolour and/or pastel on a textured support.  We will focus mainly on wall paintings but architectural details may also form part of your composition.  A paper with a more random surface is ideal for portraying weathered and fading frescoes. References supplied or bring your own.  Hand made Indian paper or paper roughly brushed with acrylic gesso would be suitable and some Khadi paper will be available at cost.  Please bring your own materials as described in the information sheet.

Tickets from the Box Office at www.nordenfarm.org or Tel. 01628 788997

 

Notan: Thinking in black and white

Saturday 6th November

11.00am to 4.00pm

Face to face at;

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road,  Maidenhead SL6 4PP

Notan is the balance of dark and light in a composition, deriving from the Chinese, Nóng Dàn, which refers to Nóng meaning thick or concentrated (dark ink) and Dàn meaning weak (watery ink).  We will make notan studies using two, and three tonal values and discuss how these relate to painting in colour and printmaking. References will be supplied or you are welcome to bring a couple of still life objects and/or any photos with strong contrasts to form the basis of your studies.  You will need to paint in opaque grey and black on a white support or white and black on a grey support.  Please bring your own materials.  White and black gouache or acrylic would be suitable as detailed on the information sheet.

Tickets from the Box Office at www.nordenfarm.org or Tel. 01628 788997

 

A Year in Pastel: landscape and natural forms

26th October to 30th November

Six Tuesdays: 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Face to face at;

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PP

Starting with January and February we’ll explore colour palettes for each two months of the year ending on a festive note for November and December.  You will be encouraged to bring your own reference materials and objects.  Please bring your own pastels and equipment as indicated on the information sheet.

Tickets from the Box Office at www.nordenfarm.org or Tel. 01628 788997

The Zorn Palette: painting without blue

Saturday 9th October

11.00am to 4.00pm

Face to face at;

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road,  Maidenhead SL6 4PP

The Zorn Palette: paint a still life or portrait in watercolour or acrylic.  The Zorn palette is black, vermillion, yellow ochre and white.  Painting without blue is both a challenge and a revelation of the subtle colours that can be achieved.  You are invited to bring a couple of objects for still life or a portrait photo. Some objects for still life studies will be available.

Bring your own materials and equipment as outlined in the information sheet.

Tickets from the Box Office at www.nordenfarm.org or Tel. 01628 788997

 

Watercolour Landscapes: back to basics, learning from the masters

7th September to 19th October

Six Tuesdays: 12.30pm to 3.30pm

No session Tuesday 5th October

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road,  Maidenhead SL6 4PP

Each week exercising a basic technique will be followed by discovering how one of the great watercolourists used it to stunning effect. The artists for reference will include, Lorrain, Cotman, Girtin,and Turner.  Please bring your own watercolours and equipment as indicated on the information sheet.

Tickets from the Box Office at www.nordenfarm.org or Tel. 01628 788997

 

Paint a Meadow in Watercolour and/or Pastel

Saturday 17th July

11.45 am to 3.45 pm

Online Workshop for Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead

Inspired by Renoir’s landscapes we‘ll paint a flower meadow.  Renoir painted several paintings that included meadows or gardens with meadow like plantings.

You may choose to work in watercolour alone or to make a watercolour underpainting before adding soft (chalk) pastel.  A watercolour under-painting or coloured paper can make a great surface to develop a landscape further in pastel.  Some photographic reference will be supplied ahead of the workshop or work from your own reference.

Ticket price £30 available from the Box Office at

www.nordenfarm.org

Collage and Mixed Media

23rd June to 21st July

Collage and Mixed Media

An online course for Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead

Five Wednesdays 11.30am to 3.00pm

This fun course will introduce you to pure collage techniques using only prepared and found papers, and also collage techniques where the collaged elements are worked over with other drawing and painting media to a greater or lesser extent.  Abstract, landscape, still life and either portrait or surreal subjects will be explored.

Information on the materials you will need are on the Norden Farm website or contact Jo

Tickets are available from Norden Farm Box Office at

www.nordenfarm.org

 

 

Colour and Pattern in Still Life: acrylic with optional collage elements

Saturday 12th June

11.45am to 3.45pm

Online for Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead

In this workshop we will be inspired by the colourful still lives of Bernard Cathelin and Sue Fitzgerald, painting in acrylic and perhaps adding a collage element.  Fitzgerald’s work reflects her travels round the world and you are very welcome to include collected objects in your painting. To view Cathelin and Fitzgerald’s work either Google their names or visit Jo’s still Life Pinterest Board at

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/jhall1282/still-life/

Ticket price £30: available from the Box Office at

www.nordenfarm.org

 

 

Butterflies and Odilon Redon

Saturday 15th May

11.45am to 3.45pm

An online workshop for Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead

Odilon Redon is best known for his imaginative symbolist paintings but he also developed a keen interest in natural forms and life revealed by the microscope encouraged by his friend the Botanist Armand Clavaud.  Butterflies were included in several mythological paintings and also fluttering amongst his vases of flowers. However his singular imagination led to the creation of works including fictional flowers and butterflies as well as those we would recognise.

Inspired by Redon we will create paintings including butterflies which we may treat loosely or in a more detailed way using watercolour, pencil and/or pastel.  A mixed media approach is totally in keeping with the artist’s later works.  To find some relevant reference look out for butterfly illustrations and for Redon simply Google “Redon butterflies” or go to Jo’s Pinterest board;

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/jhall1282/butterflies-in-art/

For tickets and materials information visit the Norden Farm Box Office at

www.nordenfarm.org

Into the Garden: Watercolour and coloured pencil

Wednesdays 12th May to 16th June

No session 2nd June

11.30am to 3.00pm

An online course for Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead

This course explores painting and drawing five different gardens; an exotic garden with aloes and cacti; a formal garden; a garden with a gazebo or summer-house; an allotment or cottage garden and a garden with a water feature (fountain, pond or lake).

Using watercolour as the main medium we will experiment with with using coloured pencil for adding texture and additional drawing elements.You will need watercolours and a handful of any coloured pencils. This course will explore some coloured pencil techniques.

Some photo reference will be sent in advance of each session but you are welcome to use your own.

Tickets are available from the Norden Farm Box Office at

www.nordenfarm.org

Starting with Pastel

Wednesdays 14th April to 5th May

11.30am to 3.00pm

A short course of four sessions to be held online for Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF

This will be suitable for anyone starting with pastel or wanting to refresh their practice of basic techniques for soft (chalk) pastel.  The variety of soft pastels and surfaces suitable for pastels will be explained.  We will explore mark making, overlaying, hatching, blending, dry wash, broken colour and also the use of light, mid-toned and dark papers, fixative sprays and storage of works.

Tickets available from the Box Office at www.nordenfarm.org

Watery Reflections: a watercolour workshop

Saturday 13th March

11.45am to 3.45pm
This course will be delivered online for
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Paint a reflection in water with watercolour, and explore the curious and abstract shapes produced by ripples on the surface.  You will need your own watercolours, paper and equipment. Some reference material will be sent ahead of the workshop but you are very welcome to work from your own.  Jo will assist with practical real time demonstrations.
Please book your place at http://www.nordenfarm.org
or
Contact the Box Office Tel. 01628 788997
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Carpets, Kasbahs, Domes and Desert: POSTPONED

Thursday 5th March

Sadly this event has been postponed due to Covid restrictions

10:00 – 4:00

At Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill RG10 9YD

Jo’s  watercolour workshop explores the colours of Morocco that left a lasting impression on her.  We will reference the works of Paul  Klee, and August Macke, derived from their famous journey to Tunisia with Louis Moilliet in 1914, simplifying shapes, and experimenting with loose grids of colour.

Please bring your own watercolours, brushes and paper, a sketchbook for working out ideas and if you would like to bring your own, a reference from North Africa.

Book your place at:

www.micklemsfarm.0rg

Buildings in the Landscape; course

24th February to 31st March

Six Tuesdays 11.30am to 3.00pm
This course will be delivered online by Jo Hall for
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

Structures in the landscape often owe their existence to the land they are built on, whether to protect the terrain, to farm it or simply occupy it.  In the same way it is good to consider the contours of the landscape before embarking on a painting inspired by man-made structures.  Over six weeks we will draw and paint some of the following; a bridge, viaduct, stone wall or cairn, a derelict or deserted house, a castle, mine buildings, or fishing hut or barn.  This course will include drawing, mark making and painting.

Suitable materials would be any drawing media (ink, charcoal, graphite) and for painting, watercolour or pastel.  For texture have some candle wax or a couple of wax crayons or oil pastels to hand for use as a resist with wet media.

Please book your place at www.nordenfarm.org

or by phone Tel. 01628 788997

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

 

 

 

 

Imagine like Chagall

12th December

11.30am to 3.30pm

at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF

Reference the works of Chagall to make a dream like fantasy in watercolour and/or pastel, inspired by memories of a familiar place or event, or choose to make your own version of a Chagall painting.  Please bring your own materials: sketch book to work out ideas, pastels and/or watercolours, watercolour paper and/or pastel paper.  An information list will be available.

Book your place at the Norden farm box Office: Tel. 01628 788997 or online at

http://www.nordenfarm.org

 

Paint a Topiary Garden in Watercolour

Saturday 14th November

11.30am to 3.30pm

at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF

Topiary gardens are often a wonderful mix of organic and geometric forms, providing a great opportunity to depict forms tonally and also for mixing green hues.  In addition to watercolour we may add texture with a few coloured pencils, ink or oil pastel.  Please bring your own materials and reference of a garden you would like to paint.  An information list will be available from Norden Farm.

Book your place at the Norden Farm Box Office: Tel. 01628 788997 or online at

http://www.nordenfarm.org


Contact Jo by e-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk for more details of any of these events.