Robert Dutton Fine Art

SGFA
Member of The Society of Graphic Fine Art

UK and international award-winning artist

MAY 2023 - Expressive semi abstract mixed media at Higham Hall

Higham Hall, Cumbria

This short based studio art course at Higham Hall is ideal for artists wanting to become more freer and bolder in their painting approach. We will work at different sizes and with different media (oftern together in the same painting) and one painting will then inform the other. We repalce pencils with charcoal and graphite sticks (especially water soluble ones). Tight detail is NOT the aim of this course but loose and expressive painting is!

We 'go with the flow.' It's my terminology for an exploritory drawing and painting on any course combining loose mark making, layering and so on to take all our paintings in new and exciting directions. The creative results are inspiring and the techniques are more than engaging for us all. The total creative experience is perfect for your own personal creative development.

The stunning location at Higham Hall offers a unique ‘country retreat’ atmosphere. Just a stone's throw from the historic market town of Cockermouth and very close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Higham Hall is well placed to explore the dramatic landscape in the Western Lakes.

Complete with an on-site well equipped and modern studio, Higham Hall offers a perfect base for your enjoyable painting holiday. The course explores great landscape studio based painting semi abstract interpretations which will teach you LOTS!

The relaxed and friendly (yet structured) contemporary mixed media painting holiday at Higham Hall will teach you new ways of looking at the landscape. The techniques you will learn are exciting and your knowledge base and use of different media will strengthen your painting and drawing by pushing your paintings into new and fulfilling directions. 

Sorry, but this art holiday is NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS as the art techniques taught are too advanced and I don't want you to be disappointed and out of your depth.

The course is aimed at artists with an intermediate level and above who want to loosen up their style and become more contemporary in their approach to drawing and painting.

Overview
A relaxed and friendly atmosphere encouraging a great learning experience
Group and one to one teaching sessions throughout the week
Suitable for artists with intermediate + painting experiences (not beginners)
Full board art holiday staying in top class accommodation in an inspirational setting with great food!
Fully equipped and modern studio for indoor painting experiences

Further information
With places limited to 13 students maximum only early booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

For further information and to book please contact the administration team on
Tel: 017687 76276
admin@highamhall.com

Office hours 09:00 to 17:00

Costs

  • Residential : £365.00
  • Non residential : £255.00

Location: Higham Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SH

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