Workshops
Penrith Art Club - new venture ‘Playing with Clay’ – taster session
In affiliation with Potfest we are introducing Playing with Clay led by founder of Potfest and PAC member, Geoff Cox.
‘After 50 years in partnership with clay I think we understand each other’s strengths and limitations. Together we start a journey, what happens along the way is a series of joint decisions. There is no preconceived destination the result is always a surprise. Think of it as ‘a conversation between yourself and the clay on your lap’. Geoff Cox
THE ORIGINAL POTTERS’ MARKET IN THE UK, https://potfest.co.uk
No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the inclement Cumbrian weather at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith.
Friday 18th October 2024. Potfest is open 1000 - 1600, so we plan to meet at 1000 for a 2-hour session, with plenty of space and visual stimulus, situated in one of the pens. After this, in addition to the potters displays, there are other demos and throwing sessions available.
As this is our first session, we are opening the event to members and non-members on a ‘first come first served’ basis, with a maximum of 10 attendees. You will need to bring an apron or old towel for your lap and warm footwear and clothing, it can be chilly in October!
Geoff and I will both be at the gate and to welcome you at 1000.
The entry price to Potfest is £4, prebooked or pay at the gate and the price for our first session will also be £4, covering the cost of the clay.
Pre booking for our session is essential and can be made by contacting [email protected]
Julia Garner. Lino Printing. Sat. Oct.5th. Langwathby Village Hall
10am -4pm £37.00
In this workshop, Julia will briefly introduce you to the history of lino cutting and the work of different artists. She'll explain what constitutes a good design before demonstrating cutting and printing techniques. You will create and print several images and have the choice of working in either traditional lino or the easier to cut 'soft cut'.
Availability: Yes
Contact: [email protected]
10am -4pm £37.00
In this workshop, Julia will briefly introduce you to the history of lino cutting and the work of different artists. She'll explain what constitutes a good design before demonstrating cutting and printing techniques. You will create and print several images and have the choice of working in either traditional lino or the easier to cut 'soft cut'.
Availability: Yes
Contact: [email protected]
Painting Rocks and Mountains. In any Medium. Sat November 2nd.
Langwathby Village Hall £36.00 Workshop 7.
Jason Says:
Painting mountains is a delight in any medium. You can paint them to look broody and ominous or light and ethereal, highly textured or lost in the mist. It can be a playful subject to paint where you can combine a rich array of techniques or keep it simple and sketchy. There is no right or wrong way to paint mountains, but all are fun to explore.
This workshop looks at a wide range of approaches used by professional painters to illustrate rocks and mountains. Starting with constructing exercises for rock forms and mountain shapes when drawing which aid you to create believable 3d forms. Then we will move on to applying these ideas into paint to create believable rocks and mountains created without need of reference material. Lastly we will look at photographic reference material and see how the exercises help you enhance your ability to paint rock forms with confidence.
Jason's love of the mountains was cultivated over several adventure walking trips abroad and in this country. He has spent many years exploring which paint effects and approaches work well when painting mountains in watercolour. On this workshop he will be sharing his findings with you, concentrating on the techniques that can most quickly improve your mountain painting skills. Please bring your favourite medium with you.
Availability: No
Langwathby Village Hall £36.00 Workshop 7.
Jason Says:
Painting mountains is a delight in any medium. You can paint them to look broody and ominous or light and ethereal, highly textured or lost in the mist. It can be a playful subject to paint where you can combine a rich array of techniques or keep it simple and sketchy. There is no right or wrong way to paint mountains, but all are fun to explore.
This workshop looks at a wide range of approaches used by professional painters to illustrate rocks and mountains. Starting with constructing exercises for rock forms and mountain shapes when drawing which aid you to create believable 3d forms. Then we will move on to applying these ideas into paint to create believable rocks and mountains created without need of reference material. Lastly we will look at photographic reference material and see how the exercises help you enhance your ability to paint rock forms with confidence.
Jason's love of the mountains was cultivated over several adventure walking trips abroad and in this country. He has spent many years exploring which paint effects and approaches work well when painting mountains in watercolour. On this workshop he will be sharing his findings with you, concentrating on the techniques that can most quickly improve your mountain painting skills. Please bring your favourite medium with you.
Availability: No