Join oil painter Claire Sandars on this day workshop to explore the realms of abstraction and figuration through looser painting styles in oils.

In this workshop Claire will teach you, through the use of colour, texture and mark making, how to create more experessive art pieces that reflect the beauty and complexitiy of their surroundings using oil paint. This workshop will also thoughtfully incorporate a variety of other artistic mediums, such as collage, charcoal, and acrylics, to further enrich and enhance the creative process.

You will have discussions about the significance of utilising sketchbooks in your artistic practice and will closely examine the captivating works of various artists, which will help foster a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between abstraction and nature in our own unique artistic journeys.

You will leave this workshop with a greater understanding and confidence in the use of oils in an expressive style.

Tutor: Claire Sandars
Date & Time: Saturday 11th October, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £95 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Suitable for all abilities.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

All materials and equipment are included. You are welcome to bring some brushes of your own if you have them.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Claire Sandars

Claire has been a practising artist and art teacher for 20 years, she followed a Foundation course in Cheltenham with a BA in Fine Art at Reading University. On graduating she moved to London to work in two creative industries, film and art consultancy, but she was soon drawn back to an easel by a love of painting. 

Alongside her own work she is greatly inspired by helping others fulfil their creative potential and has taught a wide variety of ages and abilities including at a pupil referral unit and G.C.S.E., A Level and Foundation students at the Fine Arts College in Hampstead.  She has a PGCE in Art and Design and runs adult workshops in drawing and painting.

Her very contemporary and experimental degree course combined with good knowledge of classical and traditional techniques allows her to apply a wide range of theories to her teaching.  Students are encouraged to look at the work of other artists and experiment with materials and styles.

Claire exhibits and is commissioned regularly and has more recently completed a year long residency role at Godolphin School in Salisbury.