Visual Art Workshops

In this two-day workshop we will look at a variety of ways to explore life drawing, examining how to get proportions correct and exploring a variety of ways to 'mark-make' in direct response to the model. You will look at line, tone and a various mediums to create strong drawings. Several exercises will be set to help improve life drawing skills and tutor, Jonathan Shearer, will also demonstrate and provide illustrations of a variety of different techniques and styles of life drawing. This course is suitable for all abilities. Please bring a sketchbook, paper (A2 or larger), charcoal, compressed charcoal, pencils, masking tape, erasers, hairspray (fixative), black ink (optional) and any other drawing materials you may wish to use.  If you wish to work in colour you're welcome to bring soft pastels, watercolour or acrylic/oil pain, palette if you prefer.  £150    Includes tea / coffee and delicious, home-made lunch each day at the Old Brewery. To book your place, request a booking form by email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354. This course will also be running on the weekend of 29 & 30 October 2022.

Cromarty-based letter artist and former graffiti writer with over 20 years experience, Thomas Keyes will lead a day long workshop to teach participants all the skills and techniques needed to create graffiti art. From sketching different letter styles, to colour choices, shadows, highlights and outlines, all aspects of style, terminology and spray painting technique will be covered. Participants will then create their own piece on a 2ft by 4ft board. There will be two classes, one for 9-12 year olds on 6th July and another, more advanced session for those 13 and over on 7th July. Please make it clear at the time of booking which day you require and the age of the child. These workshops are being run in conjunction with the Cromarty Youth Cafe and will take place outside, under gazebos in the Victoria Park. Snacks, juice and packed lunch items will be available. The resulting artwork will be displayed in the village and can later be taken home. As this project is being funded by The Middleton Trust, there is no cost for participants but priority is given to those that are Cromarty-based, as per the Trust's directive. To book a place, email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354    

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. If you would like to go on the waiting list, please email us. This two-day, 'En Plein Air’/in the studio (weather depending) landscape painting course will give students the opportunity to really understand the versatility of oil paint and will complete a ‘finished' landscape painting over the two days. You will also learn about colour mixing and how to see and fix form while being expressive in your mark making. The plan is to work outside, however, you will be asked to bring in sketches and photos of a favourite scene and work from these if the weather is not fair with the possibility of getting outside in beautiful Cromarty on the second day. There will be demonstrations in the use of oil paints and plenty of one-to-one guidance from experienced tutor Anna Wimbledon.    A medium sized primed board and small primed cards will be provided. Participants will be sent a materials list in advance and painting materials can be made available for beginners. Suitable for all abilities. £130    Includes tea / coffee and a delicious, home-made lunch each day.  To book your place, request a booking form by email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. If you would like to go on the waiting list, please email us. This incredibly popular two-day portrait course returns in 2022, offering the opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of artist Anna Wimbledon.  The aim is to produce a 'finished' painting of the portrait model over the two days.  There will be demonstrations and guidance in oil technique, colour and form with plenty of one-to-one contact. A materials list is emailed to participants in advance. Suitable for all abilities. The cost below includes your board and some other materials.   £155    Includes tea / coffee and a delicious, home-made lunch each day.  To book your place, request a booking form by email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354.

A two-day workshop exploring still life using natural and man-made objects collected from the local Cromarty beaches. Over the two days you will arrange your own still life set-up using objects selected from either the tutor's collection and/or your own interesting objects that you're welcome to bring in - different shapes and sizes, e.g. driftwood, shells, rubber, plastic bottles, cups, netting, etc.      To get a feel for the still life composition you will carry out a couple of loose gestural sketches in charcoal observing tone, light, texture, proportions and relationships of the objects in front of you. Then you'll begin your larger artwork on card or primed board, referencing your previous sketches and using a choice of mediums including acrylic or watercolour paints in combination with coloured pencils, oil pastels or chalks to develop and complete, with practice time, a personal mixed media painting at the end of day 2. Some materials will be provided, however please bring along any of your own including sketch pads, water based paints, pencils and ideally, a set of oil pastels and pastel chalks (around £3 & £5 online). Suitable for beginners and improvers. This workshop will be tutored by Sarah Galliers, a community artist based in Edinburgh with over 20 years’ experience working with groups to make art and applied arts. www.spaceartworks.co.uk  £120    Includes tea / coffee but please bring a packed lunch both days.  To book your place, request a booking form by email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354.

In this two-day workshop we will look at a variety of ways to explore life drawing, examining how to get proportions correct and exploring a variety of ways to 'mark-make' in direct response to the model. You will look at line, tone and a various mediums to create strong drawings. Several exercises will be set to help improve life drawing skills and tutor, Jonathan Shearer, will also demonstrate and provide illustrations of a variety of different techniques and styles of life drawing. This course is suitable for all abilities. Please bring a sketchbook, paper (A2 or larger), charcoal, compressed charcoal, pencils, masking tape, erasers, hairspray (fixative), black ink (optional) and any other drawing materials you may wish to use.  If you wish to work in colour you're welcome to bring soft pastels, watercolour or acrylic/oil pain, palette if you prefer.  £150    Includes tea / coffee and delicious, home-made lunch each day at the Old Brewery. To book your place, request a booking form by email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354. This course is first running on the weekend of 11 & 12 June 2022.