Event type: Workshop

Be inspired by the world-class artworks on display in Sudley House and hone your own skills depicting the human form in our regular life drawing sessions. They will use a diversity of models to explore different body types and present shorter and longer poses to give you the opportunity to develop your skills. All sessions are held at the Sudley House and will have very limited places to maintain a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.

These sessions are suitable for absolute beginners as well as more experienced artists.  Tickets cost £15 and can be purchased in advance below.

Basic art materials will be provided but if you would like to bring your own you are welcome to. Please note that there are no facilities for washing brushes or palettes.

This 1 day course will introduce you to sketching techniques and how to use your materials to create different effects.

***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660***

Sunday 24th November, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65)

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Programme:

A 5 hour workshop that helps beginners to start their journey in art from a sketching starting point. Your tutor will introduce you to the tools, materials, fundamental techniques and knowledges in this entry level of sketching. You will be able to create your artworks on using everything you’ll learn, your tutor is on hand for advice.

Tutor: Frank Leung

Frank is an experienced art tutor in beginners level art classes, having over a decade experience teaching students in all ages. He is trained in traditional techniques in drawing and painting which allows him to create realism artworks in various topics.

Dates:

Sunday 24th November, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65)

Venue:

Bluecoat, School Lane, L1 3BX

Cost:

£65

Materials:

You will need to bring your own materials with you. Essentials include a set of HB pencils of varying softness, an A3 pad of paper, sharpener, eraser, fine-line pen and a ruler.

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Notes:

This course is for ages 16+

There are a maximum of 15 places available on each session, so early booking is essential. To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660.

They have introduced a range of safety measures to keep everyone as safe and comfortable as possible. They ask everyone to please respect social distancing guidelines, all staff will be keeping their distance too.

Regular cleaning and sanitising measures will be in place.

Cancellations / Refunds:

Once you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.

Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund. If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place they can accommodate this substitution.

Use the amazing backdrop of the Victoria gallery and museum to inspire your own original patterns for print design.

***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 0176660***

Saturday 9th November,10am-4pm

Suitable for both newcomers / beginners or those with experience wanting to expand on their skills and knowledge.

Programme:

Creative pattern design workshop inspired by the amazing interior treasures of the Victoria Gallery and Museum. The beautiful interior of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery and Museum is a rich Aladdin’s cave of decorative treasures and bold architectural features.

In this 1 day workshop we will use the amazing backdrop of the gallery as the starting point for creating original patterns that capture the imagination! This workshop is Ideal for anyone who loves print and pattern and who would love to learn how to make their own designs. Creating patterns in an analogue way helps us to understand how repeatable patterns work and you only need a good imagination to create something unique!

They will provide paper and a range of materials for people to try out but it would be great if everyone can bring their preferred mediums, and a sketch book.

They can offer to have the patterns printed onto fabric for an additional cost, which would take 2-3 weeks and can be posted out to anyone who is interested.

They will introduce themselves to the group and share examples of my own pattern designs developed for brands in the fashion industry. I will show inspirational images from traditional Victorian tiles and decorative designs to Della Robbia ceramics and William Morris prints- all of which fit the aesthetic of the Victoria Gallery and Museum.

Then they will take a walk and explore the rich interiors of the gallery and museum, making sketches along the way and taking photos to inspire our own original designs.

They will use your photos, sketches and inspiration images to develop original artworks. They will try out various mediums / motifs from our inspiration before deciding on a design to develop further.

—Lunch Break—

After lunch, they will develop artworks into a seamless repeat tile by cutting the design horizontally, flipping the design and filling in the gaps. Repeating this on the vertical until we have a design which wraps around. At the end of the session we will end up with a handmade repeat pattern. This design could be then developed into a pattern to be printed on fabrics, wallpaper etc.

To end, they will share completed designs with the group, in a mini exhibition.

This workshop is designed to give confidence in designing patterns from scratch, to use your imagination and the beautiful surroundings of the Victoria Gallery and Museum to create an original design of your own.

Tutor: Katie Tyson

Katie is a Wirral based illustrator and fabric print designer. She creates hand-painted watercolour illustrations, which adorn printed textiles, cards and personalised goods. Katie has designed prints for many established brands in the fashion industry such as Zara, River Island and Anthropologie to create clothing worn and loved by many!

Dates:

Saturday 9th November, 10am-4pm

Venue:

Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3DR

Cost:

£75

*For University of Liverpool Staff and Students the course is £35 with proof of University ID (There are a limit of 5 tickets available at this special price)

Materials to bring:

Sketchbook or paper

– Selection of pencils

– Masking tape

– Rubber and pencil sharpener

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Notes:

There are a maximum of 16 places available on the course, so early booking is essential.To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660.

Cancellations / Refunds

Once you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.

Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund.If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place they can accommodate this substitution.

dot-art may use your details to contact you about forthcoming events, classes or developments that may be of interest.

Botanical watercolour painting class designed specifically for beginners who wish to explore the enchanting world of plant artistry. In this course, they will focus on mastering the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting while capturing the elegance of a sunflower.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the essential skills to delve into a wide array of other plant and flower paintings.

1. Introduction to Watercolour Painting:

– Understand the unique characteristics of watercolour as a medium.

– Learn about essential tools and materials needed for the class.

2. Basic Watercolour Techniques:

– Wet on Wet: Discover the magic of blending colours and creating soft gradients.

– Dry on Wet: Explore controlled brushwork and crisp edges.

3. Comprehending Light and Shadow:

– Study the interplay of light and shadow to bring dimension and depth to your artwork.

– Learn techniques to create realistic shadows and highlights on the sunflower.

4. Step-by-Step Sunflower Painting:

– Guided, hands-on demonstration of painting a sunflower using the learned techniques.

5. Individual Project Time:

– Apply your acquired skills to paint your sunflower with personalised creativity.

– Receive feedback and guidance from the instructor for continuous improvement.

Tutor: Anne Wiziack

Creating botanical illustrations and female portraits, her illustrations communicate a message of sustainability, feminine power and cultural elements from her home country of Brazil.

Dates

Saturday 23rd November, 10am – 4pm

Venue

Victoria Gallery & Museum

Ashton Street,

Liverpool

L69 3DR

Learn the basics of UV screen-printing, a popular & versatile printing process that can be used on fabric & paper.

During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. After preparing and exposing your own screen, you’ll get time to draw your own image to print, or you can bring a *suitable image with you. You’ll finish the workshop by using our screen-beds to ink and print your 2 colour designs onto paper in a small edition that you can take home with you.

The course runs for one day (11:00am – 5:00) with a break for lunch.

All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose.

Their studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction. After becoming a Bluecoat Artist Member you will be able to book into their Screen Printing Studio should you wish to.

(Attendees must be 18+)

Tickets: £70