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Course details
Go on a walk with Cornish artist John Dyer. Learn from him to capture your journey with sketches on a visual treasure hunt, starting at the studio and finishing at the beach.
Inspired by John’s illustrative and colourful style, create a painting back at the studio using the sketches you’ve made. Known for his famous seagull and his artist in residence project at Eden, he brings a wealth of experience to help you create a painting. Use bright acrylic paints and learn how to lay out your painting and simplify shapes.
For children aged 7-10, this is a Kids Art Club like no other, where children get to work on easels and use the same high art quality materials as our adult courses. They are taught by experienced artist tutors and start to take their first steps as Young Artists.
We are happy to continue to offer limited FREE Scholarship places for those on low income. Please contact Cat Lee Youth Arts Manager for a Scholarship application form to apply [email protected].
What to Bring
Our studios are fully equipped and we provide you with all the art materials you need for your workshop so just bring yourself and lots of enthusiasm!
The class will be held in the ground floor studio at the School of Painting.
Click here to find out more about the artist: https://johndyergallery.com/collections/john-dyer
Timings & Breaks
The workshops start at 10am and finish at 12pm. We will have a comfort break in the middle.
At St Ives School of Painting we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Our Trustees, staff and volunteers share this commitment. See our Safeguarding Policy under our Quick Links in the footer.
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