Improvised Floral Masterclass
'improvising' - creating spontaneously, without preparation
Working with Lesley Birch, this one-day Masterclass invites you to
play and create a series of paintings from a floral still life set-up.
Lesley's approach is free and intuitive, picking out moments from what she sees
and responding by making marks over the entire surface using different media.
Her improvisation method may seem risky, but in fact it is not at all fast or furious.
Instead, it's a slow build-up process of play using random colours and a restricted palette.
You'll be working with watercolour, gouache, inks and pencil.
You'll be filling up a small sketchbook as well as making a selection of small to medium-sized paintings.
Learn how to loosen up and create an impression of what you see, rather than something very literal.
All materials are provided as well as lovely refreshments throughout the day and a healthy light luncheon.
We round off with a glass of Champagne to celebrate your creations.
Dates :
there are no dates set yet
Time:
10am - 4pm
Doors open at 9.45am
Venue:
St Olave's Church Hall
Marygate Lane
York
YO30 7DS
Working with Lesley Birch, this one-day Masterclass invites you to
play and create a series of paintings from a floral still life set-up.
Lesley's approach is free and intuitive, picking out moments from what she sees
and responding by making marks over the entire surface using different media.
Her improvisation method may seem risky, but in fact it is not at all fast or furious.
Instead, it's a slow build-up process of play using random colours and a restricted palette.
You'll be working with watercolour, gouache, inks and pencil.
You'll be filling up a small sketchbook as well as making a selection of small to medium-sized paintings.
Learn how to loosen up and create an impression of what you see, rather than something very literal.
All materials are provided as well as lovely refreshments throughout the day and a healthy light luncheon.
We round off with a glass of Champagne to celebrate your creations.
Dates :
there are no dates set yet
Time:
10am - 4pm
Doors open at 9.45am
Venue:
St Olave's Church Hall
Marygate Lane
York
YO30 7DS
MORE DETAILS
Don't worry if you think you cannot draw. Lesley will help you see things in a different way, so that you are just making marks and responding to what you see. All you have to do is be prepared to DARE!
The course suits open-minded beginners and artists who perhaps want a looser approach.
ACCOMMODATION
A list of suggested places to stay in York is available on request
Please email Lesley [email protected]
WHAT TO BRING
just an apron
LEAVING
You will leave with a sketchbook and a selection of paintings.
Packaging is provided to enable you to carry these home.
PARKING
There is parking beside the venue at Marygate Car Park in Frederic Street, York YO30 7DT
TRAIN
The venue is a 15 minute walk from York Station across the River Ouse
10 minutes if you walk quickly!
LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS
All catering - refreshments and a light luncheon are included in the price
Please let us know if you have any dietery requirements/allergies etc
[email protected]
ART MATERIALS
All materials are provided
"I believe the choice of brush, quality of paint and paper is of utmost importance to produce something which works.."
Lesley Birch
"Here I'm filling up a sketchbook with loose and free marks in watercolour and pencil" Lesley Birch
Lesley Birch at PICA Studios
"Using your fingers is fun & effective in floral painting."
"Using your fingers is fun & effective in floral painting."
Please note that Lesley personally creates and develops her teaching exercises
for workshop participants to be used in their personal artistic practice and development.
You are gaining a special insight into her working methods.
These are not meant for wider distribution/teaching
Social Media
By all means please do share images of your pieces produced in a Lesley Birch workshop
but please credit Lesley Birch Workshops by tagging @lesley_birch on instagram or using the hashtag #lesleybirchworkshops
This is greatly appreciated
copyright Lesley Birch Worskhops 2024
for workshop participants to be used in their personal artistic practice and development.
You are gaining a special insight into her working methods.
These are not meant for wider distribution/teaching
Social Media
By all means please do share images of your pieces produced in a Lesley Birch workshop
but please credit Lesley Birch Workshops by tagging @lesley_birch on instagram or using the hashtag #lesleybirchworkshops
This is greatly appreciated
copyright Lesley Birch Worskhops 2024
Course Cancellation/Refund Policy
The cost of the course is £250
Early Bird offers are at £195
A deposit of £95 is included in your earlybird payment of £195.
If, for any reason, you have to cancel ...
please do so up to 21 days before the course start date.
You'll receive a £100 refund.
After that date, we are sorry there are no refunds.
The cost of the course is £250
Early Bird offers are at £195
A deposit of £95 is included in your earlybird payment of £195.
If, for any reason, you have to cancel ...
please do so up to 21 days before the course start date.
You'll receive a £100 refund.
After that date, we are sorry there are no refunds.