Art classes in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
All of my courses are designed to get you going on your art again or to refresh your existing artistic talent!
Aimed at beginners to intermediate, with a relaxed no-pressure approach.
My Spring course are now complete, but I will be adding new courses for the Autumn to my site fairly soon.
Aimed at beginners to intermediate, with a relaxed no-pressure approach.
My Spring course are now complete, but I will be adding new courses for the Autumn to my site fairly soon.
Brand new courses for 2019
Wildlife in watercolour
Learn how to create this stag in watercolour using a variety of techniques. I'll take you through it step by step. Then in the afternoon, apply those techniques to your own subject matter.
Drawing in the cast court at the V&A
Join me on a luxury minibus to London, (leaving from Salisbury) get dropped off at the door of the V&A and have special access to the stunning sculpture court. We'll spend the morning drawing and I'll help you along with techniques and confidence boosters. In the afternoon you are free explore other parts of the museum, or stay with the sculpture. I'll still be on hand to help you through.
This promises to be a really exciting day.
This promises to be a really exciting day.
Art for pleasure
We begin with drawing. A few quick drawings to start you off. These are useful for absolute beginners to give you some confidence, and for more established artists to warm up. We will look at drawing from observation as well as a few other techniques.
Later on in the day :
You may choose to spend more time on drawing if you'd like.
Option 1 - If you would like to focus on drawing, I will set up a couple of "still lives" for us to work on. This will develop your observation skills further, it will also help us understand how to leave things out to create a more pleasing composition.
Option 2 -If you want to add some colour- after a few initial sketches we'll finalise how to paint our scene. Idea media for this is watercolour or pastel.We will also consider how to think about colour, how to approach a complex scene (bring A4 prints of a photo you'd like to try to paint). We will look at composition, what to put in, what to leave out and how to create space.
Option 3 - bring along something that you've tried before and can't resolve. Bring a painting that needs finishing but you've lost your artistic stamina. I can help you on your artistic journey!
You can ask for help on any particular aspect of your own art. You can spend more or less time on different media or your choice of focus. With a maximum 5 people in each class, I have plenty of time with everyone, to really help you improve your artwork.
My workshops are relaxed and friendly and in my garden studio in Salisbury.
Each time we always have a lovely day, come and be a part of the next one.
Still life in Oils, for absolute beginners
While you're having a refreshing a cuppa I can do couple of demonstrations to help settle your nerves and get us started!
We'll begin by priming our canvas, (with my special secret formula) so that it's nice and dry later on in the day!
Then I take you through some drawing techniques, these are great confidence boosters if you are an absolute beginner and they are still useful for more experienced artists too.
Next we will set up a mini still life, we'll look at composition, lighting and a try drawing it in pastel. Feel free to bring an object, fabric background etc to add to your still life.
Trying it out in pastel first helps us decide on colour and composition, we can find out the problem before we get going in paint.
Depending on our artistic stamina we will probably break for lunch around 12.30ish. Please bring your own packed lunch.
The rest of the day will be setting up our 'final' still life ). I'll take you through the process , step by step, so that you can leave the day with a finished (or close to finished) oil painting. We work on a cute 15cm X 15cm canvas.
Please be aware that you will be taking home a wet painting!
Do not worry at all if you have no experience in oil.
Your materials and canvas are provided.
I’ll even give you some hints on what to buy ( how not to spend an absolute fortune) if you want to continue on your oil journey!
Drawing in the Cathedral. date tbc.
A wonderful day of drawing in Salisbury Cathedral.
( This includes your donation to the Cathedral)
(Materials and refreshments are not included)
Maximum of 10 people.
This drawing workshop embraces the complexity of the Architecture of Salisbury Cathedral, whilst giving you the confidence to select particular elements to explore.
I have discovered that looking through the layers of architecture around the Cathedral can help us understand how to draw, without having to have a degree in architectural illustration!
This course will give you the confindence to sketch in public and will give you the skills you want to be able to sketch when on holiday, or out and about. I have done this course in Salisbury Cathedral several times and it is a truly lovely day.
Beginners are welcome - Whenever I draw in the Cathedral, someone will wander up to me and say "I'd love to do that, but I wouldn't even know where to to start". On this course I'll show you where to to start, and how to keep going. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve when you're shown how!
The architecture in Salisbury Cathedral is bewilderingly complex -But don't worry - we will look at a couple of new approaches that will really help you; even if you haven't drawn in years!
The focus for the workshop:
- learn how to warm up with a continuous contour drawing.
- learn how to draw a scene with a starter shape
- understand how sketches can inform final pieces in the studio.
- sketch part of the Cathedral
- demonstrations on where to begin.
- advice on how to approach complex subject matter.
- challenge your drawing skills and leave with a few sketches.
- differentiation will be incorporated into the workshop, to accommodate more confident drawers in addition to beginners.
- freedom to explore the cathedral and select your own subject matter in the afternoon
Sketchbook JOYs - Date TBC
Developing a sketchbook
Absolute beginners, keen amateurs or more experienced artists who haven't picked up a pencil in a while! - all welcome.
Tea coffee and squash provided, bring your own packed lunch.
Maximum of Five places
Outline for the workshop: The joy of sketching is a development from the Art for pleasure course with a greater focus on developing your sketching skills and sketchbook. The course is limited to an absolute maximum of just 5, and will be held in my garden studio.
We will begin with some drawing exercises to get you warmed up if you're out of practice.
This course is excellent practice for anyone who wants to develop their skills before going on holiday. I'll give you the confidence to be one of those people sketching to their heart's content outside a Parisien cafe!
We will look at some of my sketchbooks. Will look at the good the bad and the ugly. Some sketchbooks are an exploration and don't look perfect. Other sketchbooks are works of art in their own right.
There is usually enough time in the second half of the afternoon for you to work on anything you choose. So do feel free to bring along any paintings that you've lost your way with, or that simply didn't work the first time. I'll be able to help you resolve unfinished work or show you how you can avoid the same mistake next time.
Bring a packed lunch.
.I will provide tea and coffee through the day. Price includes basic drawing materials, paper and watercolour. If you already have a sketchbook its good idea to bring it along with you, though this course is suitable for people who have previously failed to keep a sketchbook and want to know how to do it.
If you've lost your artistic stamina. I can help you on your artistic journey!
My workshops are relaxed and friendly and in my garden studio in Salisbury.
Each time we always have a lovely day, come and be a part of the next one.
Absolute beginners, keen amateurs or more experienced artists who haven't picked up a pencil in a while! - all welcome.
Tea coffee and squash provided, bring your own packed lunch.
Maximum of Five places
Outline for the workshop: The joy of sketching is a development from the Art for pleasure course with a greater focus on developing your sketching skills and sketchbook. The course is limited to an absolute maximum of just 5, and will be held in my garden studio.
We will begin with some drawing exercises to get you warmed up if you're out of practice.
This course is excellent practice for anyone who wants to develop their skills before going on holiday. I'll give you the confidence to be one of those people sketching to their heart's content outside a Parisien cafe!
We will look at some of my sketchbooks. Will look at the good the bad and the ugly. Some sketchbooks are an exploration and don't look perfect. Other sketchbooks are works of art in their own right.
- I will teach you some techniques that will help you:
- sketch every day at home
- stretch more ambitious pieces when out and about
- how to prepare for a super holiday away
- techniques to help you prepare before you brave the world and sketch in public
- How to develop your sketchbook
There is usually enough time in the second half of the afternoon for you to work on anything you choose. So do feel free to bring along any paintings that you've lost your way with, or that simply didn't work the first time. I'll be able to help you resolve unfinished work or show you how you can avoid the same mistake next time.
Bring a packed lunch.
.I will provide tea and coffee through the day. Price includes basic drawing materials, paper and watercolour. If you already have a sketchbook its good idea to bring it along with you, though this course is suitable for people who have previously failed to keep a sketchbook and want to know how to do it.
If you've lost your artistic stamina. I can help you on your artistic journey!
My workshops are relaxed and friendly and in my garden studio in Salisbury.
Each time we always have a lovely day, come and be a part of the next one.
Bespoke one-to-one tuition.
Bespoke service - Would you and a few friends would like me to tailor make a one off course for you? Learn to draw or paint, or take your skills to the next level.
I offer bespoke tuition.
This is available for:
A level and GCSE students in preparation for examinations.
Portfolio analysis
Degree students needing a little specialist help.
Hobby painters needing a little extra help.
Non-Artists, who don't know where to begin.
Prices start at £100 for a two hour session of one-to-one tuition, specifically designed for your needs.
I prepare for one to one sessions in advance, according to your requests.
The price includes all basic materials ( pencils, loads of paper, watercolour, pastel. An additional £15 surcharge will be added for canvas and oils)
You are of-course welcome to ask for specialist tuition for more than one person.
Alternatively you can have a a great course, for up to 5 people for £250 for the day (10.30 -3.00). I can completely tailor make the day for you. I love doing bespoke courses as we always have so much fun and everyone leaves with some artwork they are really proud of. Email me and we can make the perfect arty day for you.
email: louiseluton@gmail.com
If you are interested and would like me to send you any information when these courses become available please email me. You are under no obligation whatsoever and your email will not be passed on to other parties.
A 50% non returnable deposit is required for all one-to-one sessions or for bespoke courses. This will confirm reserve the time for you.
This is available for:
A level and GCSE students in preparation for examinations.
Portfolio analysis
Degree students needing a little specialist help.
Hobby painters needing a little extra help.
Non-Artists, who don't know where to begin.
Prices start at £100 for a two hour session of one-to-one tuition, specifically designed for your needs.
I prepare for one to one sessions in advance, according to your requests.
The price includes all basic materials ( pencils, loads of paper, watercolour, pastel. An additional £15 surcharge will be added for canvas and oils)
You are of-course welcome to ask for specialist tuition for more than one person.
Alternatively you can have a a great course, for up to 5 people for £250 for the day (10.30 -3.00). I can completely tailor make the day for you. I love doing bespoke courses as we always have so much fun and everyone leaves with some artwork they are really proud of. Email me and we can make the perfect arty day for you.
email: louiseluton@gmail.com
If you are interested and would like me to send you any information when these courses become available please email me. You are under no obligation whatsoever and your email will not be passed on to other parties.
A 50% non returnable deposit is required for all one-to-one sessions or for bespoke courses. This will confirm reserve the time for you.
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Important information about booking your art class. Please review this information carefully before making your booking.
My Art Workshops are all designed for beginners and intermediates . So even if you haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years, I can help you through the day and you’ll make progress.
Basic materials are provided but it might be useful to bring your own. If you do not have any art materials, please contact me before buying any new ones, as I can give you a list of essentials which might save you money!
Bookings for Art Workshops are subject to the following terms:
* All bookings are subject to available places with the workshop
* Your booking is not confirmed until full payment has been made for one day workshops.
*I reserve the right to cancel or reschedule workshops were required.
In the event of cancellation or rescheduling by me you will receive a full refund.
* Cancellation Policy – If you wish to cancel your booking into an art workshop then you need to give a minimum of eight weeks notice prior to the workshop. You will receive a full refund for cancellations where at least eight weeks notice is given.
No refunds or transfers will be given for cancellations with less than eight weeks notice.
* Full details for the workshop you have booked into can be downloaded immediately after payment.
* Painting workshops can result in paint getting on clothing and personal items, so plan your outfits accordingly!
* If you sign up for the Oil painting workshops You will be going home from the workshop with a wet painting. Please ensure you have planned for how you will transport your painting home. I am afraid I am unable to store any work created during workshops.
* Photos – You are welcome to take photos of your painting progress through out the day. Please ask permission to take photos of anyone else’s work. I will take photos of the class. These photos might be used marketing purposes including (but not limited to) use in websites, social media, blogs, advertising, print media and more. If you do not wish to be in photos from the class or give your consent for your images to be used for marketing purposes simply let me know at the start of the day.
By booking into an art class on my website you are accepting these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.
My Art Workshops are all designed for beginners and intermediates . So even if you haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years, I can help you through the day and you’ll make progress.
Basic materials are provided but it might be useful to bring your own. If you do not have any art materials, please contact me before buying any new ones, as I can give you a list of essentials which might save you money!
Bookings for Art Workshops are subject to the following terms:
* All bookings are subject to available places with the workshop
* Your booking is not confirmed until full payment has been made for one day workshops.
- A 50% non returnable deposit is required for all one-to-one sessions or for bespoke courses. This will confirm and reserve the time for you.
*I reserve the right to cancel or reschedule workshops were required.
In the event of cancellation or rescheduling by me you will receive a full refund.
* Cancellation Policy – If you wish to cancel your booking into an art workshop then you need to give a minimum of eight weeks notice prior to the workshop. You will receive a full refund for cancellations where at least eight weeks notice is given.
No refunds or transfers will be given for cancellations with less than eight weeks notice.
* Full details for the workshop you have booked into can be downloaded immediately after payment.
* Painting workshops can result in paint getting on clothing and personal items, so plan your outfits accordingly!
* If you sign up for the Oil painting workshops You will be going home from the workshop with a wet painting. Please ensure you have planned for how you will transport your painting home. I am afraid I am unable to store any work created during workshops.
* Photos – You are welcome to take photos of your painting progress through out the day. Please ask permission to take photos of anyone else’s work. I will take photos of the class. These photos might be used marketing purposes including (but not limited to) use in websites, social media, blogs, advertising, print media and more. If you do not wish to be in photos from the class or give your consent for your images to be used for marketing purposes simply let me know at the start of the day.
By booking into an art class on my website you are accepting these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.
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