The Society organises a couple of 'studio time' sessions, where members come together to meet, create, share inspiration and help each other. There are also classes run by some of our members - some of which can be purchased through our store and others that are joined by contacting the artist directly.
Social Studio Time
The society runs two regular studio sessions where members can come along to create their art amongst fellow members. Only the Friday session has a tutor, Keith Billingham, but both groups have some experienced artists who are willing to share their knowledge.
Session 1: Tuesday Afternoons: 1-4 pm
Places on this session are fully subscribed at the moment. For more information, please email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Session 2: Friday Afternoons: 1-4pm
There are a couple of spaces for this session. Please book via our website store. Places for individual weeks may be available and will be put in our store on a Saturday for the following Friday, if available. Please book via our website.
For more information, email Lisa on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
These sessions are for members only. You can become a member by visiting our store.
Current Classes- Scroll Down to see all the classes
NEW for 2024: Beginners/Improvers Painting Class
For members only but you can become a member by visiting our store.
This is led by Keith Billington, who ran our extremely successful 'Fun with Watercolour' workshop earlier this year and regularly tutors during our Friday Social studio time. He is accomplished in all painting mediums (watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oils). This class is designed for members who are new to painting or who have not painted for some time and want a refresher course. He would also welcome more experienced members who want regular teaching input to improve their painting. He will do mini demonstrations in particular media but you are welcome to bring along your favourite medium. There will be opportunities to try a variety of media without having to buy all the equipment. Further details about equipment needed can be obtained by emailing Lisa Musgrove on workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
The summer course will cost £120 for twelve weeks and will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 4pm at Shottery Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane, CV37 9BL
The dates for the new course are:
April 10, 17, 24
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
NO Class 29/5 - Half Term
June 5th, 12th, 19th,
(NO Class 26th June)
July 3rd, 10th,
Places will be limited to twelve so book early.
All enquiries to Lisa Musgrove at workshops@stratforduponavonartsociety.co.uk
Lizzie Bentley - New Now Run by The Society
To sign up for the SUmmer Term See our Store.
Lizzie Bentley’s Still Life Painting from Observation Class is 9am to 12 midday on Friday Mornings at Shottery Memorial Hall.
In Lizzie’s Still Life Painting from Observation class, Lizzie encourages you to paint from life. As you enter her class, you will find 3 or 4 still life set-ups to paint from (lemons, pears, dried flowers, silk flowers, various objects). These still life set-ups will be repeated for 3 weeks to enable each artist a sustained period to finish their work.
Lizzie is an Oil Painter who, after leaving Oxford University with a degree in Fine Art, went on to study at Heatherley’s school of Art in London and also at the Princes Drawing School. At both schools she was able to continue to learn how to draw and paint from various Slade Trained Art Professors.
Lizzie also spent a year at The Kew Steam Museum in London, studying Painting Practice with Jason Bowyer (neac).
Lizzie is a professional artist and paints on the days she doesn’t teach.
lizziebentley.com 07747612830
sarah miles
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What Does Sarah Do?
ButtonThe sessions comprise of a demonstration
which lasts 20 to 30 minutes which follow a theme for the term. The next four sessions are focussed on getting looser with our painting. Sarah is currently demonstrating in acrylics, but there are students using oils and watercolours too. All mediums are welcome.
Sarah and her class have explored many subjects and mediums, including: Perspective, Colour Theory, Tonal Values, Texture Palette Knife Work, Landscapes, Life Drawing, Still Life, Portraits, Animals, Figures, Charcoal, Oils, Watercolours, and Acrylics. These subjects come around again, and fundamentals like Colour Theory and Tonal Values, get touched on most lessons!
After Loose Acrylics, Sarah is also working on lessons for how to create more accurate/ realistic art (probably mainly inspired by animals); experimenting with other medias and texture in our work; and Sarah has been asked for more on Colour theory - so that will be coming around again.
After each session, Sarah also emails out notes and video tutorials based on the session and what came up. Great if you need a recap or if you missed a session.
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Where and when are the classes held?
Ladbroke Village Hall, opposite The Bell Inn, CV47 2BY From June, the Wednesday class will be held at Kineton Village Hall.
Fortnightly on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesday 7.30pm-9.30pm
Friday 7pm-9pm
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How Can I Contact Sarah?
If you'd like more information, email Sarah at: smiles-art@outlook.com
Or go to:
https://www.sarahmilesartstudio.com/workshops for dates, info and booking on.
wayne attwood
Wayne Attwood has two classes at Shottery Studio Above the Memorial Hall, Hathaway Lane, Stratford upon Avon CV37 9BL
