ART HOUSE
Cheddar
ART SCHOOL
Foundation Approach
Inspired by my own art college experience, ‘The Foundation Approach’ is an exciting and fast paced practical course designed to progress student's ability by stretching and challenging, underpinned with historical context throughout.
Hello...
I'm Katrina Atkinson Multidisciplinery
Artist & Teacher. I facilitate weekly classes for both adults and children
as well as some exciting workshops.
I look forward to working with you! :)
Testimonial
Jayne
I have been attending the Foundation class at the Art School Cheddar for five years. During this time I have experienced painting with acrylic and watercolour, collage, printing and working in 3D. Katrina is inspirational and challenges each member of the group to achieve their potential. ‘Art Tuesday’ is my favourite day of the week;I love it!
Inspired by my own art college experience, ‘The Foundation Approach’ is an exciting and fast paced practical course designed to progress student's ability by stretching and challenging, underpinned with historical context throughout.
ABOUT
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE
If you want to really delve into your art and challenge your own practice this is the ideal course for you. 'The Foundation Approach' is designed for novice art students who wish to create a portfolio of work and can be a stepping stone to further education. However, it equally works for those who wish to continue at Art House Art School as each year the themes change.
The group dynamic is supportive and everyone encourages one another. The art works created over the year culminates into an end of year art exhibition.
COURSE CONTENT
Term 5 & 6 will be an overarching project based on Grimm’s Fairy Tales; responding to Hockney and Rego’s portrayal.
Term 5: (Dates TBC) x 6 weeks Referencing David Hockney: we will be exploring themes and the interpretation by Hockney - line, tone, print.
Term 6: (Dates TBC) x 7 weeks Paula Rego: female Portuguese artist, also works in a variety of print as well as painting. Mythology and fairy tales re-appear throughout her art practice some works can be disturbing; most definitely questioning!
Inspired by Rego’s paintings, we shall work towards a final art piece - acrylic painting in colour. (Dates to be confirmed).
WHATS INCLUDED
All students receive a termly brief and handouts accompany the course.
There is an array of materials available including: pencils, colour pencils, pastels, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics, collage materials and printing facilities,
Paper is also included however please note: restrictions on watercolour paper and canvases. Either bring along or purchase at the art school.
Students have access to a variety of books, art magazines and other resources such as still life objects.
FIELD TRIPS & SOCIALS
As a group we go on field trips to art galleries. Trips have included; Hauser and Worth, Arnolfini, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, The RWA, The Victoria Art Gallery and The Holborn Museum.
(We usually car share).
End of Term we often have a shared lunch in the classroom studio or in the garden, other meet ups include meals out, drinks from time to time especially Christmas.
DATES & PRICES
This is a one year course it is pre-booked and paid termly, occasionally vacancies open up therefore if you are interested please do get in touch.
Tuesday Dates:
April - 18th 25th
May - 2nd 9th 16th 23rd
Half Term - 29th
June - 6th 13th 20th 27th
July - 4th 11th 18th
The summer term is 13 weeks = £300 (approximately £23 per day).
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to pop in for a chat or come along and meet the students on a Tuesday to get a feel for the course or if you would like to join please give me a bell or send me a message to arrange a visit.