Effective Layers with Acrylic: Paul Talbot-Greaves RI

In this workshop, Paul will introduce you to using layers in an acrylic painting to gradually mould shapes and forms that shimmer life into your work. Learn how to build artworks from a basic rough mould and breakaway from precision painting. If you want to loosen up yet create depth and dynamics in your work, then this day course is a must.

Paul Talbot-Greaves RI is a professional artist who works with watercolour, oil and acrylic. His work reflects the rugged scenery of the landscape either in the context of wild places or in the nature of the Yorkshire hills where he lives.

He draws his inspiration from historical connections using layers of colour, texture, shapes and patterns applied with energy and feeling. His main inspiration is light and the effects created by the contrasts of shadows.

Paul writes articles for The Artist magazine (UK) and has four practical art books published. He has won many awards and shows regularly with the RI in London. He is represented by numerous galleries based around the North of England.

• Quality artist or professional acrylic paints including titanium white,
• Arylic painting surface such as Winsor Newton Acrylic Paper, canvas, canvas board or pre-gessoed boards and surfaces,
• Mtt medium
• Fow improver medium
• Arylic paint brushes
• Water pot
• Palette
• Kitchen roll
• Household sponge wipe (thin moppet type)
• Masking tape
• Table covering
• Apron or old shirt
• Some photo references to work from. Try to keep the subject simple (uncluttered) if possible, and for best results make sure it contains some light and dark. There will be some spare photos on the day that can be used if necessary.

Calder Art will provide the following materials for the workshop:

• Table Top Easel
• 13 x 17 12mm Warp resistant MDF Board
• Palette or Mixing Plate
• Materials will also be available to but in the shop if you forget anything.

Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a price difference will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given. We will allow the cost of tickets to be transferred to an alternative workshop (if space is available) but this request must be made at least 30 days before the start of the event you wish to transfer from, in such circumstances please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies 01484 422991.

Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in-store.

Facebook: We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:

https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/

This will also give you a breakdown of the class details and times to attend.

If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.

Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour.

There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade.

Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch.

There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively, there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor.

The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Monday to Saturday (8am to 6 pm)

£4.10 for up to 5 hours

£6.50 up to 6 pm.

After 6pm £1.60 per visit

Further parking information can be found here.

Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above.

Our venue is also a 2-minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

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