Sketching in the Park

Schedule

Sat May 28 2022 at 11:00 am to Sat Jun 11 2022 at 04:00 pm

Location

The Reader | Liverpool, EN

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Get creative, explore and record the beautiful Japanese and old English gardens hidden in Calderstones Park.
About this Event

Calderstones Park is a stunning 94-acre park in South Liverpool boasting woodland, lakes and fields, a 1000 year old oak tree and beautiful Japanese and old English gardens.

This sketching course is a mixed ability class suitable for practising artists who want to experience drawing in this unique location or beginners looking to learn useful skills to help record and celebrate the world around them.

Saturdays 28th May,4th June and 11th June,11am- 4pm

(£125 for 3 day course)

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***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660***

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Programme

  • As a group, you will visit various parts of the park and choose different features to sketch, with demonstration and individual assistance from your tutor
  • You will look at constructing landscapes; close-up observational drawings of natural forms such as trees, leaves and flowers; architectural features and how to deal with effects of light sources/dappling/shadows
  • With your tutor you will discuss different approaches to your drawing, referencing a range of artists to provide context and pointers on how to deal with challenges
  • You will do quick sketches capturing the essence of a subject as well as longer drawings focussing on detail
  • Using coloured pencils to achieve colour variation and foundations for turning your sketches into paintings
  • Group critique and feedback sessions

Tutor: Madeleine Pires

Dates: Saturdays 28th May,4th June and 11th June,11am- 4pm

Venue:

Calderstones Mansion House,

Calderstones Road,

Liverpool L18 3JB

Cost

£125 for 3 day course

Materials

You will need to bring a set of drawing pencils, set of coloured pencils, erasers and an A4 or A3 sketchbook.

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Notes:

There are a maximum of 11 places available on this course, so early booking is essential.

Dress appropriately as you will be outside all day.

A large shopping bag or knapsack is ideal for transporting materials around the site. If desired you may want to bring a portable chair or blanket to sit on while sketching.

Feel free to bring a snack/lunch with you.

Accessible toilets are available.

To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660.

Cancellations / Refunds

Once you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because our courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.

Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund.

If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place we can accommodate this substitution.

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Where is it happening?

The Reader, Calderstones Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 125.00

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