ORGANISED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE READING GUILD OF
ARTISTS
During the 2011 Exhibition we ran the following workshops:
SIMPLE MIXED MEDIA PRINTING - Tutor Karen Carter
A fun and informal workshop where you will learn some simple
printing techniques combined with tissue paper collage and other
media to produce a range of experimental pieces of work using
methods you can try at home. There will be a materials fee of £1.50
payable to the tutor. karenillustration@hotmail.com
Karen is an enthusiastic and
experienced tutor specialising in printmaking, acrylics and mixed
media. Her method of teaching is both informal but instructional,
aiming to encourage everyone's creativity in a fun and friendly
atmosphere. Having studied design and illustration at Art College
she worked for many years as a commercial artist. She now divides
her time between teaching and pursuing her own work, with
involvement in exhibitions, studio trails, residencies and private
commissions. See her work at www.artcrop.co.uk
MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT TO BRING
Small sketch / object of inspiration to work from
General basic drawing materials (pencil / pen / rubber / tape /
brushes- whatever you have)
Glue stick (such as Pritt / Bostick)
Water pot / yogurt pot / kitchen roll / apron
Old newspaper / scrap paper
HAVING FUN WITH STILL LIFE - Tutor Belinda Fitzwilliams
Belinda's first love is drawing. She has taught adult education
in Berkshire and Surrey for some 20 years. Gaining a wide variety
of skills in drawing, watercolour and mixed media. She was awarded
the New English Art Club Drawing Scholarship culminating in a show
at the Mall Gallery, London. Her sessions emphasise the fun that
can be achieved by experimenting.www.benefitz.co.uk/bjf
MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT TO BRING
A3 pad of cartridge paper
Drawing board if you have one.
She will supply pastels, charcoal, rubbers and a limited supply
of paper.
PAINTING WITH PASTELS - Tutor Jenny Halstead PS
This workshop is an introduction to using pastels for beginners
and the more experienced, experimenting with their use and building
up knowledge from simple drawing to a finished piece. www.jennyhalstead.co.uk
Jenny works in pastel, as well as other mediums and enjoys
drawing as well as the excitement of colour. She was recently
elected a Member of the Pastel Society UK and exhibits
regularly. She is currently Chairman of the Reading Guild of
Artists.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT TO BRING
Any pastels you have - hard, soft or oil pastels
Pastel paper on which to work
Drawing Board, slightly larger than your paper
Specialist Pastel paper may be available for purcahse on the
day
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFORMATION
There are only 12 places on each workshop to ensure
interaction with the tutor and these are available by advance
booking only.
To enquire about next years workshops and to reservation
telephone
The Exhibition Secretary Tony
Read on 0118 966 6668
If places are available you will be asked to send a cheque for
the appropriate amount made payable to The Rotary Club of Reading
Maiden Erlegh and mail this to Tony Read, 40 Pitts Lane, Earley,
Reading RG6 1BT to arrive before the date of the workshop.
Confirmation of booking will be sent to all workshop
participants.