SPRING 2023
Whether coming along for a one off taster class or joining our regular student cohort you will have an opportunity to be part of the school wide art exhibition in spring 2023
For classes, professional workshops and events see below
FOUNDATIONS OF ART
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30 - 8pm
£25 taster class or pre book 4 or more classes from £80
Covering the basics in painting and drawing, from mixing paint to understanding how to utilise colour and composition.
After six classes each student will have at least one 'final piece' that can be framed and hung on their wall.
With tutors guidance students can choose their focus of interest, either still life, landscape, portrait or abstraction; making studies from life, imagination or copying the masters. Choosing also from a range of media such as watercolour paints, pastels etc.
Classes commences Thursday 12th January 2023
SCHOOL HOLIDAY'S ART CLUB
February Half Term Dates
Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th
11 - 1pm
£20 per class or book all three for £50
This class is suitable for ages 7 to 14 offering instruction in the basics of painting and drawing from mixing paint to understanding how to utilise colour and composition.
with guidance from our Director each student chooses their focus of interest, making studies from life, their imagination and/or copying the masters. Choosing also from a range of media such as acrylic paints and felt pens etc. Creating artworks that can become part of a portfolio for college as well as decorative, cherished heirlooms.
Early booking recommeded as classes have a maxiumum of 5 students
ACTION! PAINTING AND PERFORMANCE IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Wednesdays 5 - 7pm
£120 for 6 classes
Suitable for 14 plus
Using paint and paper to create short live videos with backdrops, garments or full animations this course encourages a playful and 'avant garde' approach to painting, performance and social media.
After six weeks each student will have their own videos and photographs uploaded to their prefered site.
Classes commence Wednesday 28th September 2022
DROP IN CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
St Leonard’s Art School has courses to fit every skill level. Check out our current classes and events. Click the link to book a course.
SATURDAY PAINTERS
Saturdays from 11 - 1pm
£25 per session or pre book four or more classes from £80
'Saturday Painters' is all about having a go at your pace. Exploring colour, mixing and composition. An opportunity to create in a relaxed atmosphere; take time for yourself as well as socialise in a small, adult only class.
LIFE PORTRAITURE: DRAWING MUSICIANS
@ THE HORSE AND GROOM
Last Thursday of the Month
8.30 - 10pm
£10 per person
Our beginner friendly, sociable event at the back of the Horse and Groom offers a twist on your average life drawing class.
Using two excellent musicians as our models we'll explore how movement and improvised music can be expressed on paper.
Easles and drawing materials available with a tutur offering support if needed.
ARTISTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CREATIVE PRACTICE AND EACH OTHER
Spring 2023
£16 per person
This taster workshop with Manick Govinda will explore positive ways for artists to thrive in a difficult economic climate. We will look at what kind of financial support is out there, how to generate income through creative means and sales, effective promotion on social media platforms and how to support each other as a community.