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The Magic of Black
From Thursday 2nd March
An online course exploring ways of working on black paper using wet and dry media.
Start time for all meetings is 10.00am
First meeting Thursday 2nd March
Followed by five Wednesdays: Mar 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5
The price for the course of six sessions is £90.00
Group size limited to twelve participants.
If you would like to join this course please contact Jo at
E-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk
for further info and booking details.
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Drawing on Coloured Papers
28th February to 4th April
Six Tuesdays 11.00am to 3.30pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Choosing a different coloured paper for each session we explore how paper colour can be exploited as part of the composition. Within this we will look at line, tone, form, mark making, texture and pattern using a variety of drawing media. Initially working from still life objects, the first week from natural forms e.g. a sea shell or fruit, later in the course there will be an opportunity to draw a landscape in colour or make a portrait study using the three-crayon technique. Objects will be supplied for the first session or bring a natural form you would like to draw.
Please bring your own materials. For detailed info on materials and to book your place visit www.nordenfarm.org
Spring Flowers in Pastel or Pastel Pencil
Saturday Workshop 4th February 11.00am to 4.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Spring Flowers in Pastel or Pastel Pencil
Paint cheerful spring flowers in pastel and/or pastel pencil. Daffodils will be available or bring your own flowers and container. Coloured paper works well for this and some will be available at cost. Please bring your own materials. For detailed info on materials and to book your place go to www.nordenfarm.org
The Winter Garden
Saturday 14th January 11.00am to 4.00pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Saturday 14th January 11.00am to 4.00pm
Paint a winter garden full of snow in watercolour or gouache. This calls for a limited palette and large tonal contrasts. We will explore painting snow clad trees and how we really notice any colour from berries etc. when much of the scene is almost monochrome. Reference supplied or bring your own. Please bring your own materials.
To book your place and find detailed info on materials please go to the Box Office at: www.nordenfarm.org
The Bridge: in Pastel or Watercolour
Start date: 10th January, End date: 14th February:
Six Tuesdays 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF
One of the most inspiring features of our land and city-scape, bridges from stepping stones to mighty suspension bridges have caught the imagination of the greatest artists including Turner and Whistler. Starting with the humbler and smallest we’ll explore painting several kinds of bridges in rural and city settings. Please bring your own materials. Some references will be supplied and you will be encouraged to bring your own.
For full info on materials and to book your place go to
Paint a Flower in Acrylic
Saturday 23rd July
Paint a flower larger than life in acrylic, referencing the flower paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Blooms supplied or bring your own flower together with your own materials as outlined in the information on the Norden Farm site.
11.00am to 4.00pm
at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road,Maidenhead, SL6 4PF
Tickets £40 from the Box Office at
www.nordenfarm.org
Paint a Bird on Small Paper in watercolour or gouache
Saturday 10th December
11.00am to 4.00pm
At Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Paint a blackbird or a cheeky robin or other small bird on white or tinted paper. Gouache is particularly useful for working on coloured papers but watercolour and a tube of permanent white gouache will work just as well. We will be painting on paper as small as three by four inches up to about five by seven inches or similar size square formats. Some photo reference will be provided or bring your own.
Details of materials to bring and booking info can be found at http://www.nordenfarm.org
Draw a Tree on large paper
Saturday 19th November
11.00am to 4.00pm
At Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Working with chunky drawing materials graphite, charcoal or tinted versions of these, draw a tree or group of trees on white or toned A2 paper, or larger. You may also work in earth colours of conte crayon and bring less chunky versions of the same materials for finishing touches or texture details. Photo reference will be provided or bring your own.
Details of materials to bring and booking info can be found at http://www.nordenfarm.org
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
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
Contact Jo by e-mail: johall@mhstudios.co.uk for more details of any of these events.