THE WYE VALLEY ARTS CENTRE, LLANDOGO, MONMOUTHSHIRE Tel 01594 530214/01594 530758 email www.info@wyearts.co.uk
THE WYE VALLEY ARTS CENTRE LLANDOGO, MONMOUTHSHIRE
The Wye Valley Arts Centre in the heart of the picturesque village of Llandogo is an inspiring environment with excellent studio facilities and an ideal place for students to enjoy a wide range of courses which includes Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics and Floristry. Beginners and improvers are very welcome on all the courses as all will enjoy the individual attention which the tutors can give to small groups of students. There are 1, 2 and 4 day courses and weekly classes. Please ask for further details. We hope you will find an opportunity to come to The Wye Valley Arts Centre to enjoy our beautiful inspirational surroundings – the perfect creative environment. The Wye Valley Arts Centre is Supported by the holiday lets at the Coach House Cottages, Mork, St Briavels so please visit the website www.viewpointholidays.com
We are also very pleased to announce this year the registration of the charity for disadvantaged children, Kidzart. The object of this charity is to advance education in the arts for the public benefit among economically and socially disadvantaged children primary school children in Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and neighbouring counties by providing them with access to free creative arts based activities including visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture and crafts), drama, dance, music, singing and cookery where their access to such activities would ordinarily be limited and to develop their skills and interests in the arts.
Please let us know if you would like to be on the mailing list for Kidzart or Wye Valley Arts Centre or both.
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The Wye Valley Arts Centre is located between Chepstow and Monmouth on the A466 in the heart of the village of Llandogo in the beautiful Wye Valley, the border between England and Wales. It is easily accessible by car being approximately 45 mins from Bristol and Cardiff, 1.5 hours from Birmingham and 2.5 hours from London. Guests arriving by public transport (British Rail or National Express) may arrive in Chepstow or Lydney from where the Centre may be reached by bus route 69 or taxi.
Please ask for further details Wye Valley Arts Centre, Llandogo Monmouthshire
NP25 4TW
Tel: 01594 530214 / 01594 530758 e-mail info@wyearts.co.uk
ANN HULME
DRAWING AND PAINTING Art is inspiring; to be able to render form, to give shape to ideas, to bring into existence the illusion of reality through painting and drawing seems like magic. Some part of it is magic, but the rest can be taught. The basic approach to it all, to seeing, is applying relative measurement, learning perspective, foreshortening and handling space, and this is what we shall be applying on these courses. Working with colour follows from basic drawing. Painting on these courses can be in watercolour, acrylics or oil paint . Remember it is all to enjoy. There are stages as in everything and you can make good progress in a short space of time if you apply the basic formal elements.
VAL WELHAM
CLAY DAYS Working from various sources; photographs, objects, nature, you will be encouraged to experiment with abstract forms as well as literal interpretations.
ALISON CHISNALL
FLORISTRY Students should bring with them what they can from thefollowing list but the tutor will have items for sale at cost or florist’s scissors to borrow.1.CHRISTMAS/WINTER DOOR WREATHFlorist’s scissors, Copper frame, sphagnum moss,cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, pine cones, berries,holly, ivy, common spruce (60 to 80 sprigs)
JO BEAL
DRAWING FROM NATURE On this course we shall explore and capture theform, colour, textures and shapes of plants andflowers using a range of pens, pencils and markmaking tools in the fun and experimentalworkshop. With late summer plants and flowers as our inspiration, including some of the local flora from the Wye Valley and the Arts Centre’s own orchard, we shall begin the day drawingfrom observation using found mark making tools to capture the main characteristics of our beautiful, natural subjects. Gradually, we will hone in on textures, colours and markings using coloured pencils and chalk pastels. This workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to develop their skills. Throughout the day we will explore a number of drawing techniques, for example line drawing, crosshatching and shading. With top tips on tools and techniques you will gain confidence in your drawing, make new friends and have fun along the way! Materials can be provided at cost by Jo payableon the day or please bring your own and a list can be sent to you at the time of booking.
SOME EXAMPLES OF WORK DURING THE DAY AND THE TOOLS YOU WILL USE.
A collection of work from one of our tutors, Ann Hulme
Work done by students
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PROGRAMME OF COURSES 2022
SUMMER 2022
PAINTING AND DRAWING 10 FRIDAY CLASSES Ann Hulme FRIDAYS 9.30 – 12.30 and or 1.00 – 4.00
29 APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27 MAY 10, 17, 24, JUNE 1, 8 JULY £270 for 10 x 3 hr session am or pm
PAINTING AND DRAWING ALL DAY SATURDAY CLASSES with Ann Hulme SATURDAYS 9.30am – 4.00 pm
7 MAY 4 JUNE 2 JULY
Each day of 6 hours tuition £58
PAINTING AND DRAWING 2,4,6 DAY COURSE
STARTING SATURDAY 16 JULY THROUGH TO THURSDAY 21 JULY
PLEASE JOIN US FOR 2 DAYS, 4 DAYS OR 6 DAYS OF THIS COURSE.
Each day of 6 hours tuition £58 9.30am – 4.00 pm with breaks for coffee, lunch and tea
PLAY WITH CLAY FOR A DAY Val Welham SATURDAY 9.30 - 4.00 14 MAY £58 for one day workshop
DRAWING FROM NATURE WITH JO BEAL SATURDAY 10AM - 4.00PM 21 MAY £58 for one day workshop On this course we shall explore and capture the form, colour, textures and shapes of plants and flowers using a range of pens, pencils and mark making tools in the fun and experimental workshop. With late summer plants and flowers as our inspiration, including some of the local flora from the Wye Valley and the Arts Centre’s own orchard, we shall begin the day drawing from observation using found mark making tools to capture the main characteristics of our beautiful, natural subjects. Gradually, we will hone in on textures, colours and markings using coloured pencils and chalk pastels. This workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to develop their skills. Throughout the day we will explore a number of drawing techniques, for example line drawing, cross hatching and shading. With top tips on tools and techniques you will gain confidence in your drawing, make new friends and have fun along the way! Materials can be provided at cost by Jo payable on the day or please bring your own and a list can be sent to you at the time of booking.
FLORISTRY SUMMER WEDDINGS: BRIDESMAIDS’ BOUQUETS AND COURSAGES SATURDAY 11JUNE 9.30AM -4.00PM
We are very pleased to be offering this 1 day workshop with Alison in our lovely restored and converted building in the village of Llandogo. Beginners will be very welcome. Our groups are small and each student is given all the individual attention needed. We are running 4 seasonal workshops and Alison has a different theme for each. Working with flowers and nature is very therapeutic and creative. You will achieve wonderful results and gain skills to continue the craft at home and develop your own style.
WEAVING WITH WASTE Sarah Cooke SUNDAYS 9.30 - 4.00 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED BUT PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED £58 for one day workshop
One day courses include 6 hours tuition, morning coffee and afternoon tea. Lunch is self-catering and students may like to bring a packed lunch. ½ day courses include coffee and/or tea.
The Centre is also available to be hired exclusively for your own group (maximum 8 persons) at £200 per day. Please ask for availability throughout the year; if you are coming from a distance our self-catering cottage may be of interest. Coachman's Cottage sleeps up to 5, for more information about this please go to www.viewpointholidays.com Minimum of 3 nights. We look forward to hearing from you.
COURSE DETAILS
If you require further information on any of the courses we shall be very pleased to hear from you so please send an email or give us a call.
ANN HULME
DRAWING AND PAINTING FRI MORNINGS - 9.30 - 12.30 FRI AFTERNOONS 1.00 - 4.00 Art is inspiring; to be able to render form, to give shape to ideas, to bring into existence the illusion of reality through painting and drawing seems like magic. Some part of it is magic, but the rest can be taught. The basic approach to it all, to seeing, is applying relative measurement, learning perspective, foreshortening and handling space, and this is what we shall be applying on these courses. Working with colour follows from basic drawing. Painting on these courses can be in watercolour, acrylics or oil paint . Remember it is all to enjoy. There are stages as in everything and you can make good progress in a short space of time if you apply the basic formal elements.
VAL WELHAM
Play with clay for a day one day workshop in which you can explore the medium of clay. Working from various sources; photographs, objects, nature, you will be encouraged to experiment with abstract forms as well as literal interpretations.
JO BEAL
DRAWING FROM NATURE
On this course we shall explore and capture the form, colour, textures and shapes of plants and flowers using a range of pens, pencils and mark making tools in the fun and experimental workshop. With late summer plants and flowers as our inspiration, including some of the local flora from the Wye Valley and the Arts Centre’s own orchard, we shall begin the day drawing from observation using found mark making tools to capture the main characteristics of our beautiful, natural subjects. Gradually, we will hone in on textures, colours and markings using coloured pencils and chalk pastels. This workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to develop their skills. Throughout the day we will explore a number of drawing techniques, for example line drawing, cross hatching and shading. With top tips on tools and techniques you will gain confidence in your drawing, make new friends and have fun along the way! Materials can be provided at cost by Jo payable on the day or please bring your own and a list can be sent to you at the time of booking.
ALISON CHISNALL
FLORISTRY SUMMER WEDDINGS: BRIDESMAIDS’ BOUQUETS AND COURSAGES SATURDAY 11JUNE 9.30AM -4.00PM
Please get in touch with us for further details
SARAH COOKE
Weaving with waste
In this one-day course, you can make a small bag, table mat or attractive wall-hanging. You will learn how to warp up a frame loom, basic weaving techniques, and have the opportunity to try out lots of different materials, and learn how to finish off your piece of weaving. The course is suitable for complete beginners, but experienced weavers will also be inspired to look at their choice of materials in a completely new way. All materials will be provided, including plastics, twines, phone cables, foam packaging, random yarns, fabrics, old jewellery. A charge of £4 per person to be paid on the day. You also have the option of buying the frame loom, pick-up stick and shuttle, for £15, at the end of the session.
This is our motto in the stained glass window in the studio E PACE ARS EX ARTE PAX FROM PEACE ART FROM ART PEACE |
