Visual Art Workshops

During this one day, experimental workshop, explore lino-cut printing using the reduction method (also known as lost-lino) and without using a press. Techniques include designing then transferring your design onto the lino block, cutting, proof printing and make a small series of 2 – 3 colour prints. All materials are provided including a mount for your final artwork.  This hands-on workshop with tutor, Morag Tweedie, is suitable for complete beginners as well as for those with some experience.     There will be the option to buy a starter printing kit (roller, set of tools, lino block and some papers) at a cost of £20. This includes materials you will use on the day and allows you to continue honing your skills and having fun at home. Please order at time of booking.  Cost, including starter kit - £85 Cost without starter kit  - £70  Both include tea/coffee; please bring a packed lunch. To book your place, request a booking form by email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or tel 01381 600354  

During this one day, experimental workshop, explore lino-cut printing using the reduction method (also known as lost-lino) and without using a press. Techniques include designing then transferring your design onto the lino block, cutting, proof printing and make a small series of 2 – 3 colour prints. All materials are provided including a mount for your final artwork.  This hands-on workshop with tutor, Morag Tweedie, is suitable for complete beginners as well as for those with some experience.     There will be the option to buy a starter printing kit (roller, set of tools, lino block and some papers) at a cost of £20. This includes materials you will use on the day and allows you to continue honing your skills and having fun at home. Please order at time of booking.  Cost, including starter kit - £85 Cost without starter kit  - £70  Both include tea/coffee; please bring a packed lunch. 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 will also be running on the weekend of 29 & 30 October 2022.

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 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.

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.