A two-day workshop exploring expressive drawing and an exuberant, joyous use of oil paint in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. We will be walking in Vincent's footsteps by making large-scale, loose, gestural drawings in ink. Then, with oil paint, we will find Vincent's vibrant colour palette and work with our own confident marks to finish an original landscape or still life painting. This is a course that will suit those who have worked with oil paints before, but if you are new to oil painting, there will be plenty of guidance from the tutor about materials and process, and Laura is happy to be contacted beforehand via the school office.

MATERIALS LIST

Oil painting brushes (synthetic or natural bristle brushes)

Oil paints

Palette knife

Several watercolour brushes

At least 2 surfaces to paint on (canvases/canvas boards/primed MDF larger than you would normally use) A1 or A0 paper – A1 paper can be bought from the school.

Rags

Apron

Newspaper Jam jars x 2 or 3

Paper towels AND

Your choice of Landscape photograph and/or pieces of fruit or flowers that can be painted as a still life

If you don't have these materials, Sunningwell has a supply that you can use. Please let Laura know in advance via the office.

Teas/coffees are included in the price. Bring a packed lunch with you. Parking is available on site, on the street and at the Village Hall.