LEARNING

Tuesday 21 January, live demo, Centre 70, 7.30pm Artist and Tuesday morning class tutor, Claire Cross, will give a live demo on creating an atmospheric landscape in pastels on a dark acrylic background. Claire will start with a black background and draw from the darkest shadows to the lightest lights, letting the painting emerge from... Continue reading→

In November 2024, artist James Ort gave a live demo of his process of making an animal sculture from wire. Animals are James’ primary subject matter, which is the result of a lifelong fascination in wildlife and a former career. Using his knowledge of anatomy and form, he pushes ceramic and wire to its limits... Continue reading→

Tuesday 22nd October, 7.30pm, live at Centre 70 October’s live demo sees artist, Steven Hall, create an industrial scene in watercolours. Steven is influenced by the style of celebrated watercolourist Edward Wesson, who (in Steven’s words), “managed to put aside all the verbal clutter about the medium of watercolour and put down on paper what... Continue reading→

Tuesday 17th September, 7.30pm, Zoom at Centre 70 September’s demo on Zoom saw artist, Chris Forsey create a harbour scene in watercolours. Chris is a self-taught painter in watercolour, acrylics and mixed-media and is constantly trying to extend and add to his skills in all water-based painting media. Chris showed how he composes his image,... Continue reading→

August’s live demo saw Bath-based artist, Catherine Beale, create a landscape in watercolours. Catherine specialises in light-filled watercolours and says she has grown to love the excitement of the wet-in-wet ‘gravity painting’ technique. Here’s a step-by-step guide to her process. Tools Catherine favours Daler Rowney watercolour artboard, as it is more robust, takes water well... Continue reading→

July’s demo on Zoom (viewable at Centre 70 or by link at home) saw artist, Rebecca de Mendonca, create a portrait of children in pastels. Rebecca’s work has become widely known over recent years for its energy, life and movement. Devon-based Rebecca paints horses, people, landscapes and architecture, always seeking out the atmosphere and emotion... Continue reading→