Start Date
20 April, 2024
There will be 6 weekly meetings on Saturday, 10.30am - 4.30pm, starting from 20 April.
Overview
Join us for a six-week course that will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of Impressionism. Designed as a series of practical workshops, this course will equip you with the skills you need to explore the underlying ideas and processes that define this iconic artistic movement.
Led by experienced instructors, the course will introduce you to the art of drawing from life models and capturing the environment en plein air, and translating these observations into paint with a focus on changing light and colour. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a newcomer to the world of Impressionism, this course is the perfect way to deepen your knowledge and hone your skills.
While prior experience in drawing is useful, it is not essential for this course. We'll be conducting outdoor work at Ness Gardens and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, and life drawing and drypoint print sessions will be held on campus.
This six week workshop series opens with a one day theory workshop, 'Painting in the Modern World' and is followed by 5 practical workshops. The series is your chance to explore the vibrant world of Impressionism, and develop your artistic skills in a supportive, creative environment. Sign up today and start your journey of discovery!
Session 1: 20/4/24: Painting the Modern World: Impressionism (Dr Judith Walsh)
In this session, we will explore the key themes, concepts and methods of Impressionism in nineteenth century France and consider the often radical and avant garde works of key artists such as Manet, Monet, Degas, Cassatt and Morisot. This session will enable you to recognize, interpret and understand the aesthetic characteristics of the Impressionist painters. Participants will also gain an understanding of social and economic context and be able to analyse the subject matter and critical reception of the paintings under discussion.
Session 2: 27/4/24: Practical explorations from impressionism: An introduction to drawing from the model (Mr Tony O'Connell)
Session 3: 4/5/24: Practical explorations from impressionism: An introduction to painting in the landscape – en plein air at Ness Gardens (Mr Tony O'Connell)
Session 4: 11/5/24: Practical explorations from impressionism: An introduction to drawing and painting structure in changing light at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (Mr Tony O'Connell)
Session 5: 18/5/24: Practical explorations from impressionism: Drypoint print making from previous drawings (Mr Tony O'Connell)
Session 6: 25/5/24: Practical explorations from impressionism: Review and completion (Mr Tony O'Connell)
Materials and notes for attending students
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Participants should come equipped and sensibly dressed for using messy materials. They will also benefit from photographing their work as they go along on a mobile phone or other camera. The required materials and brushes are all available at Jacksons Art or Cass Art or online and will provide a basic kit for any further exploration they may feel inspired to do after this course. |
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Session 2 |
Life drawing |
Hard backed sketch pad, ideally A4 or bigger. Two or three small/ medium canvases or canvas board, set of basic acrylic paints, (probably Rowney or Windsor and Newton student quality is enough) including primary colours and several brushes of various sizes between 8s and 10s, a water bottle or jar, a disposable palette |
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Session 3 |
Painting at Ness Gardens |
Hard backed sketch pad, ideally A4 or bigger. Two or three small/ medium canvases or canvas board, set of basic acrylic paints, (probably Rowney or Windsor and Newton student quality is enough) including primary colours and several brushes of various sizes between 8s and 10s, a water bottle or jar, a disposable palette |
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Session 4 |
Painting at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral |
Hard backed sketch pad, ideally A4 or bigger. Two or three small/ medium canvases or canvas board, set of basic acrylic paints (probably Rowney or Windsor and Newton student quality is enough) including primary colours and several brushes of various sizes between 8s and 10s, a water bottle or jar, a disposable palette |
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Session 5 |
Drypoint print |
Hard backed sketch pad, ideally A4 or bigger, (I can supply inks, plates, press and paper for that session) |
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Session 6 |
Completion and review |
Hard backed sketch pad, ideally A4 or bigger, any previous work in stages of completion and materials above. |
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Judith Walsh & Tony O'Connell
Anthony is an exhibiting artist who has taught adults since 2000, both as a freelance tutor with Liverpool Independent Art School and (for twenty years) as part of a Foundation Art and Design team. His own practice as a fine-artist ranges across sculpture, printmaking, painting and performance/film and is predominantly issue led. In this he enjoys working alone or collaborating with other artists and is part of the Not Just Collective art group
Dr Judith Walsh is a lecturer in modern and contemporary art. Her PhD examined aesthetic, cultural and societal themes and trends of the post war period including the ‘battle’ between figurative and abstract art. Currently working for the University of Liverpool she has also taught extensively for Tate Liverpool, National Museums Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University. She is particularly interested in the collaborative nature of artistic practice and the philosophy of aesthetics and contemporary art in a globalized world.
Courses fees: Full fee £270/Concession £135
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