Art Courses in Detail

ART 01: Abstract Art - Level 2

Tutor: Colin Whitworth
Day and time: Wednesday 2.30 - 4.30
Venue: Cambridge and County Folk Museum, Castle Street
Terms: Autumn, spring.
Number of places: 10
This is the second year of a practical course developing an understanding of abstract painting by doing it. Our aim is to progress towards producing finished work for a group exhibition. Completion of first year is essential for applicants to this course.
* There is an additional fee of £20 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 02: Drawing and Painting 1 & 2

Tutor: Gerda Goddard
Day and time: Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00
Venue: Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 25
This course will include tutorials in techniques such as landscape, life drawing, portrait painting and drawing, still life and creating paintings from collages. People with all levels of ability are welcome to join. Students are required to pay a small charge at the beginning of each term to cover costs of materials, models, etc. Some materials are available, but students will need to provide their own equipment. We will be using different media as per example, water colours, acrylics, charcoal, etc. and when you attend a class, you will be informed about the next week's project, so that you will know what to bring along with you for the next class.
For the first session: Please make sure you bring along medium charcoal sticks, cheap hairspray, cleaning cloth, white tack, pencil, ear buds, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, a roll of masking tape, about 1" wide, and a drawing board, big enough to take an A3 size paper. Paper will be supplied.
Note: Autumn 6 wks 19 October - 23 November. Spring 8 wks 25 January - 15 March.
Summer 8 wks 26 April - 14 June.

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ART 03: Drawing for Pleasure

Organiser: Bryan Garrett
Day and time: Friday 10.30 - 12.30
Venue: Room 4, 27-28 Bridge Street
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 6
The group will meet to indulge its interest in drawing. Each member in turn brings a still-life subject. There is no tutor. We encourage each other. Please supply your own paper and pencils.

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ART 04: The Human Figure

Co-ordinator: Clive Sinclair
Day and time: Thursday 10.00 - 12.00
Venue: Scout HQ, Perne Road
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 20
This is a self-help group for people with any level of ability and experience. Most weeks there will be an unclothed model and during each term there will be male and female models. There is a charge to cover the cost of the models which will be collected from each member of the class at the beginning of each term. No equipment or materials are provided. Members use a variety of techniques including pencil, charcoal, pastel and coloured washes. There is car parking at the Scout HQ and in adjacent roads.

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ART 05: Painting Group (Monday)

Co-ordinators: Mary Bedford & Leonard Johnston
Day and time: Monday 10.00 - 12.30
Venue: Grantchester Village Hall
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 20
This is a self-help group of all abilities. We have the Village Hall in which to paint, using a variety of media. Grantchester offers the opportunity to paint outdoors when the weather is good. A small charge is made for visiting artists and other expenses.
* There is an additional fee of £28 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 06: Painting Group (Wednesday)

Co-ordinator: Colin Wright
Day and time: Wednesday 10.00 - 12.30
Venue: Grantchester Village Hall
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 20
This is a self-help painting group. During the winter term, or in bad weather, still-life subjects could be set up, or there could be voluntary models, or painting from sketches, photographs, etc. In better weather there are numerous subjects to paint in Grantchester village, or by the river, using the Village Hall as a base. Occasional demonstrations are given if requested.
* There is an additional fee of £28 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 07: Painting to the Classics

Co-ordinator: Vivienne Borrow
Day and time: Monday 10.00 - 12.00
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Cottenham
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 16
We are a group of like minded people who paint while classical music is playing. There is no teaching available but artists beyond beginner stage are welcome. It is a pleasant morning in the company of others who enjoy painting. Oil and pastel based media cannot be used owing to the light coloured wood floor.
* There is an additional fee of £28 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 08: Pastel Painting and Charcoal Drawing

Organisers: Marian Manuel & Lenore Abraham
Day and time: Tuesday 2.00 - 4.00
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 12
All levels of ability and experience welcome, for mutual encouragement and shared skills.

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ART 09: Portrait Painting

Co-ordinators: Marjorie Sutcliffe & Rosemary Hayton
Day and time: Thursday 1.30 - 4.00
Venue: The Pavilion, Victoria Homes, Victoria Road
Terms: Autumn, spring.
Number of places: 14
This is a self-help group for those interested in portrait painting in any medium. A model is booked for each meeting. A small charge is made each term to cover the sitting fees and afternoon tea.
* There is an additional fee of £20 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 10: Sketching and Drawing

Tutor: Brian F.G. Johnson
Day and time: Friday 10.00 - 12.00
Venue: Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, 12 Grange Road
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 20
This course is a continuation of previous courses and will again concentrate on drawing and painting techniques using pencil, pen and ink and watercolours.
* There is an additional fee of £28 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 11: Sketching and Drawing Continuation

Co-ordinator: Terence Wheeler
Day and time: Friday 2.00 - 4.00
Venue: Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, 12 Grange Road
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 14
This group was established last year. Most members had taken classes ART 13 and 14 in the past. The aim is to draw still-life in class, in museums and in galleries, adding landscapes whenever possible. Members have their own materials. Teaching from specialist tutors has been and will be arranged, subject to agreement. There is an extra fee for their services. New members are welcome.
* There is an additional fee of £28 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application

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ART 12: Sketching and Drawing Continuation 3

Co-ordinator: Brian Anker
Merged with AR T14

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ART 13: Sketching and Drawing for Beginners - year 1

Tutor: Alan Chadwick
Day and time: Friday 10.00 - 12.00
Venue: Cherry Hinton Village Centre, Colville Road, Cherry Hinton
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 18
This course is aimed primarily at beginners, but may suit those who wish to improve basic techniques. Initially we shall cover foundation drawing skills and progress through the year to discuss and experiment with various media. Students will need to provide their own equipment and pay a small charge at the start of each term to cover the cost of still-life materials, models, etc.
Note: the initial class will be in the form of an introductory meeting to discuss the course and the equipment required to start. Please try to attend.
* There is an additional fee of £28 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 14: Sketching and Drawing for Beginners - year 2

Tutor: Alan Chadwick
Day and time: Friday 1.30 - 3.30
Venue: Cherry Hinton Village Centre, Colville Road, Cherry Hinton
Terms: Autumn, spring, summer.
Number of places: 18
This is the second of a two year course and is open to students who have completed the first year. There will be a small charge at the start of each term to cover the cost of still-life materials, models, etc.
Note: Please do not apply for this course if you have not completed Year 1, unless you are looking to improve your technique.

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ART 15: Summer Sketching Group (summer term)

Organiser: Lizanne Van Essen
Day and time: Wednesday 10.00 - approx. 3.00
Venue: Locations in and around Cambridge
Terms: Summer.
Number of places: 6
Any standard, the group meets every Wednesday in June and July, unless it rains heavily, at a different location each week. Bring your own drinks and lunch - the group meets up for lunch at 12.30 and people can leave then if they do not wish to sketch or paint in the afternoon. The class will be informed of the first location.
Note: Starts 1st June.

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ART 16: Watercolour Painting Plus

Tutor: Joyce Bradshaw
Day and time: Thursday 12.45 - 3.15
Venue: St Andrew's Hall, Chesterton
Terms: Autumn, spring.
Number of places: 20
Members will be encouraged to develop their own watercolour style by working from their own sketches and ideas through to finished paintings. We shall experiment with other media in conjunction with watercolour eg collage, pastel, ink etc. Not suitable for beginners. A small charge will be made at the beginning of each term to cover expenses.
* There is an additional fee of £20 towards the cost of this venue, payable on application.

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ART 17: Watercolour Painting 2nd year

Tutor: Joyce Bradshaw
Day and time: Monday 11.00 - 1.00
Venue: Room 4, 27-28 Bridge Street
Terms: Autumn, spring.
Number of places: 12
Watercolour painting for beginners and improvers. We shall continue to develop basic watercolour techniques working from still life studies and members’ own sketches. We shall be looking at the use of different watercolour papers, colour mixing, perspective and composition etc. A small charge will be made at the beginning of each term for expenses.

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