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Venue: |
Missenden Abbey |
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Tutor: |
Phil Madley |
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Fees: |
Resident: £248 |
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Non-resident (course only): £121 |
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Dates: |
16th April 2010 to 18th April 2010 |
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Course times: |
Friday 8.15pm - Sunday 12.00pm |
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(Please note that some lecture-based courses have a free period after lunch on Saturday and practical courses include a clearing up session from 2-3pm on Sunday.) Resident learners are expected to arrive in time for dinner at 6.45pm on Friday. |
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Course level: Suitable for all levels.
This
course aims to... introduce
learners to an exciting and fulfilling art experience: painting in coloured waxes
using an iron and other hot tools.
It is for... learners of all abilities with a
creative streak who are looking for something different and exciting.
During the course... you will learn how to use an
iron, hot air gun, scriber etc and learn the techniques to produce amazing
original paintings in a fun and addictive environment. Attention will be paid
to helping you develop your own style and creativity.
Assessment will be... by individual feedback from the
tutor.
By the end of the course… you should be able to:
· Use all tools of encaustic wax painting.
· Use techniques of encaustic wax painting to produce your own work.
· Work creatively in this exciting medium.
After the
course... you can
put your ideas into action and produce some amazing paintings and maybe go on
to another encaustic wax course to push the boundaries on a larger scale.
Please bring… apron (not nylon), notepad, pencil and
rubber.
Additional costs: A starter kit is available for
£46.00 which includes an encaustic wax iron, 12 coloured wax blocks, 50 sheets
of painting card, 6 metallic wax sticks, a mount and instruction booklet.
Alternatively an encaustic wax iron can be hired for £5. Painting card and waxes can also be purchased from the Tutor. Please contact us ten days before the start of the course if you require a starter kit or wish to hire an iron (see contact details below).
Tutor profile: Phil Madley is a popular tutor and professional artist who specialises in encaustic wax. He exhibits widely in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Phil demonstrates to art societies around southern England and his courses are informative and enjoyable.
Link to tutor website: www.philmadley.com
Phil Madley Tel. 01442 822398
Email: phil@philmadley.com
Additional information: If you have any problems or queries that you would like to discuss with the tutor, please use the contact methods above.
If you are having to buy the materials listed on the Course Information Sheet, we strongly recommend that you check with our bookings office, two weeks before the course date, (01296 383582) whether the course is viable before incurring expense.