September, October and November feel far away but they will creep up on you. Use these autumn workshops as a time to start something new such as oil painting. You can develop your painting skills in a new direction. You can learn how Poussin worked, influenced others…and how his work can influence you.
Below are outlines of the various courses. Click on the titles to take you to pages with more information.
Beginners Oil Painting (Part I and Part II)
If you are new to oil painting, these are the classes for you. Maybe it has been a while since you picked up a brush, or you need a reminder to boost your confidence. Whether you are a beginner, or a bit rusty, come and join in.
Part I
On the first workshop you will learn about the different bits of equipment: supports, paints, mediums, solvents, palettes and palette knives, brushes. Discover what they are, different types, and how to use them. You will learn about basic mixing and tonal work.
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- Wednesday 17th, 24th September, 2025
- 10.00am – 1.00pm
- £120/2 classes
- All materials will be provided
- Tea, coffee and plenty of parking available
Part II
Part II will cover mixing the paint, and an introduction to colour. You will do a lot of mixing and working out how to create the colours you want to use, and then using them.
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- Wednesday 15th and 22nd October, 2025
- 10.00am – 1.00pm
- £96/2 classes
- You will be advised about what materials to bring
- Tea, coffee and plenty of parking available
On the Shoulders of Giants – Poussin
Over four classes we are going to look at Poussin’s use of colour, composition, and how other artists have been influenced. This can include an abstract approach such as Twombly’s, or a direct reference from a part of a painting, such as Bacon’s use of a mother fleeing the scene in The Massacre of the Innocents. Also Kossoff’s dynamic charcoal drawings.
We will look at Poussin’s paintings and ink studies and find ways to incorporate his ideas into our own work.
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- At Mottisfont Village Hall, Hampshire
- Wednesday 17, 24 September, Wednesday 15, 22 October
- 1.30 – 5.00
- £220/4 workshops
- Students can work in whatever media they wish. However, the first class will be using charcoal and ink.
- Tea, coffee, biscuits readily available.
- lots of parking
- There will be suggested homework in between workshops.
Still Life, Colour and Composition
This two day workshop will encourage you to find a new approach to a still life. It is a staple element of many artists’ work. However, it is easy to get stuck in a rut, to feel a bit lost. These two days will be full of exercises, ways to take risks, to experiment and explore.
- Tutor, Kate Measham
- at Mottisfont Village Hall
- 12 and 26 November, 2025
- 10.00 – 4.00
- £180/2 days
- Tea, coffee and cake available
- lots of parking