'Rather than making a 'picture' about beach-huts, think in terms of using beach huts to make a painting'
Inspired by my memories of living in Whitsable, on this 2-day 'Freedom in Painting' workshop, our small group of 8 artists will use the popular motif of beach huts to explore a shifting relationship between image and ground and the painterly, geometric and narrative possibilities of beach huts in their paintings.
Since our last visit, the studio at Creek Creative has seen some welcome changes with a new ventilation system and a sink in the studio for cleaning brushes etc.
Our studio is in the Basement Gallery at Creek Creative. Access is through the door on the left as you enter the building, down the staircase and then turn right at the bottom. Artists can either bring their stuff on Friday morning from 9am or on Thursday afternoon after 5.30pm, when the first workshop has finished. Lunch will be from 12.15 to 1pm both days. There is a fantastic café at Creek Creative and lunch can be ordered in advanc e from a menu supplied mid-morning. There will be a kettle, tea and coffee in the studio but please bring a mug/cup!
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FRIDAY - The workshop will begin will an introductory talk at 9.30 sharp, looking at the changing relationship between image and ground in both historical terms and in the work of contemporary artists. This will be followed by a demonstration and a series of group exercises with further demonstrations, individual working and one to one tuition with Ashley. At 4,45, there will be an informal review of the days progress.
SATURDAY - 9.30 am. Demonstation. Artists can start a second painting if they wish. The day will be devoted to individual working, moving the painting(s) forwards and individual tuotion. At 3.15 we’ll clear the studio in preparation for an invaluable Group Critique to start at 4pm.
