Post Beginners to Intermediate Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Caroline Griffin RBSA.
The ultimate aim of this workshop is for participants to work from an image that they bring with
Event Details
Post Beginners to Intermediate Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Caroline Griffin RBSA.
The ultimate aim of this workshop is for participants to work from an image that they bring with them to produce a landscape painting in oils. Caroline’s workshops reflect her own working method – a fairly loose, alla prima, expressive use of oils with an emphasis on mark making and tone. This workshop with focus on learning, or improving on, oil painting skills in a safe and enjoyable environment, we hope that participants will find the day a rewarding and relaxing experience.
Age group and abilities to be taught  Â
18 years and above
Suitable for post beginners to intermediate levels
Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught
Initial approach to the subject
Composition
Drawing/roughing
Paint application and mark making
Cleaning you equipment
Protecting your work
Course outline Morning activityÂ
Welcome and introduction
A look at the images brough to work from
Considering your approach and how to start
Setting out the painting, a quick demo from the tutor
Afternoon activity
Discussions with tutor on how the work is progressing
Participants will spend the afternoon working on their paintings, the tutor will be there to help and advise on colour mixing, paint application, the use of brushes, how to clean brushes between paint application, and answer any other questions
Discussions on drying and protecting work
Appraisal – a look at all of the work, discussions on what has been learnt and enjoyed, and about any challenges faced
What you need to bring with you:
A landscape image to work from (no portraits or still-lifes) urban, coastal, or rural
Apron to protect clothes
Large cotton rags for wiping brushes (poly cotton is fine, nothing fluffy)
Low odour white spirit and a medium or large sized jam jar with a screw lid for transportation – you will need about two thirds of a large jam jar for this workshop as this is needed for both medium and cleaning of brushes between application
Any oil paint, palette knives, brushes etc that participants currently use
A medium to large palette for mixing your oil paint, preferably wooden but if paper please bring the larger size (anything A4 size or under is too small for mixing paint)
A small to medium size primed canvas or board
Participants will need to transport the wet painting after the session so must bring something to carry or to put it on if travelling by car. A plastic bag is fine for transporting a wet palette
What we will provide:
The tutor will bring some basic brushes and palette knives, basic paint colours will also be provided but participants are asked to bring what they already have
Methods of assessing outcomes
Discussion of workshop with workshop tutor and fellow students
Completion of evaluation form
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is an artist-led charity which supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts through a range of...
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is an artist-led charity which supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts through a range of exhibitions, events and workshops.
