Painting and drawing from  Art History

Online and in person Courses taught by Neil Pittaway

The Next course dates for both online and in person are: 

 Neil's courses offer a unique opportunity for you to experience and learn some drawing or painting skills whilst giving you some insight and background into the fascinating world of Artists and Art History. Why not have a go and explore your creative side! No previous experience needed just an enthusiasm to learn.  

• The in person course is held at West Bretton Village hall (located in the same village as the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in West yorkshire, UK and the ocurse lessons are every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 12noon  The online course also takes place on  Tuesdays but in the adfternoon afternoon through two zoom meeting one at 13.30 and the other at 15.30 
• The courses are usually 5 or 6 week block durations and focus on particular aspects of art history with a strong practical focus as well. 

No previous experience needed, (All levels and abilities are welcome)

• Want to learn some practical skills whilst learning about Artists and Art history  
• Want to learn online with like minded people and share what you have produced 
• Learn new creative skills both practically and theoretically 
• Be taught by one of the countries leading Artists  

About the courses  

Each session (Usually on Tuesday afternoons) will include 2 Zoom meetings, each approximately 30 minutes long. The first session at 1pm will introduce you to a particular art movement / topic and or Artist that the course is focused on at particular time. You will then be introduce to the practical activity you will be working on. The second Zoom session at 3pm will give you an opportunity to show and discuss your work and get feedback in a  very friendly and supportive manner. There is also the opportunity for you to get further extra feedback by email with the option to share  your ideas and work each week. All Neil's sessions include online resources, which give a step-by-step approach and learning materials you can download at anytime and  If you are unable to attend any Zoom sessions then you will be sent  send the resources to use at home and give you feedback on your work at either the next session or by email. 

Summary 

• These Art Courses are running every Tuesday afternoon from 1.30 pm. (2 zoom meetings 1 at (1.30pm and the 2nd meeting at 3.30pm) 
• All courses are run online with 2 Zoom Meetings with online support and feedback    

• Courses are usually 5 or 6 week duration with one lesson per week delivered online using zoom and email. 

• You may choose either Drawing or Watercolour Painting.
• The cost of course includes all tuition and online learning material 

For more information and or to book your place on either of hte ocurses then please contact Neil below: 

• By email: njpittaway@hotmail.com  
• By Mobile: 0750904846

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Drawing Skills and Techniques 

Next course dates: 27 April to 25 May 2023 (5 Week Course) 

Cost of this course: Price: £110.00  Concessions: £55.00

Course days and times: Thursdays, 14:00 - 17:00, 12/01/2023, 5 weeks

 Location: CamdenCourse Code: CVAX0121CA

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Tutor: Neil Pittaway 

Course Description

This course will give you an opportunity to learn a range of drawing skills and techniques. If you are a complete beginner or you have done some drawing before and want to improve your skills, then this is the course for you. Sessions will include techniques in perspective, observational still life, landscape composition, portraiture and landscape, using a range of drawing materials and media. There is also an opportunity to draw in a museum setting if this is possible.

Contact 

Camden Centre – 020 7255 4700
Kentish Town Centre – 020 7255 4754 (term time only).

email: learnerservices@wmcollege.ac.uk

Location 

Camden Centre:
44 Crowndale Road
NW1 1TR
Tel: 020 7255 4700

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Watercolour  Skills and Techniques 

Next course dates: 27 April to 25 May 2023 (5 Week Course)

Cost of this course: Price: £130.00  Concessions: £65.00

Course days and times Thursdays, 18:00 - 21:00 

Day(s): ThuTime: 14:00 - 17:00Dates: 12/01/2023Weeks: 10Price: £220.00Concessions: £110.00                                             

Location: CamdenCourse Code: CVAX0121CA

For more information and to enroll click on the logo to the left 

Tutor: Neil Pittaway 

Course Description

Experience and explore the many beautiful and translucent qualities of watercolour painting. Watercolour has an amazing range of qualities and has much potential to explore for the beginner, or even for the experienced artist. You will learn techniques such as: wash, layering of colour and brush handling. Using the wonderful medium of watercolour, you will learn to create still live and landscapes and develop your own work, whilst challenging your perception of what watercolour can do.

Contact 

Camden Centre – 020 7255 4700
Kentish Town Centre – 020 7255 4754 (term time only).

email: learnerservices@wmcollege.ac.uk

Location 

Camden Centre:
44 Crowndale Road
NW1 1TR
Tel: 020 7255 4700

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Draw from the V&A Collection 1 day Workshop with Neil Pittaway

Course date: 20 May 2023 

• PRICE: £80 (INCLUDING BOOKING FEE*) FOR THE DAYV&A MUSEUM, LONDON
• Draw from a variety of collection objects in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About the course: 

You will be working with other like-minded people in a supportive environment; you will be taught a variety of drawing skills and techniques by New English Arts Club Member Neil Pittaway.

The day’s workshop will start with meeting at the Victoria and Albert Museum and consist of short activities and longer more focused sessions of drawing, there will also be a short tour showing some of the highlights of the museums collection and at the end of the day we will view and discuss the work produced and how you can develop this further.

The course is aimed to build confidence in how to work in a public environment and will give you opportunities to learn a variety of observational drawing skills and techniques including how to produce quick sketches as well as more sustained complex drawing(s) looking at inspiring objects from different periods of history.

This course is suitable for every level. Whether you are a complete beginner, or you have done some drawing before and want to improve your skills further, then this is the course for you. The day’s workshop will include techniques on how to approach observational drawing including observational perspective, line, tone and shading as well as other drawing techniques You will also be taught how to use drawing materials and media. This is a great opportunity to draw in a museum setting with expert tuition.

WHAT TO BRING

• Soft pencils 2B – 6B and or graphite sticks
• Graphite pencils
• Portable sketchbook and or board with a number of plain pieces of drawing paper (Sizes for this A4 to A2 depending on what you are comfortable with carrying)
• Rubbers/ erasers
• Pencil sharpener that can contain pencil shaving
• Masking tape or bulldog clips
• Portable stool / chair (Optional)
• Camera / camera phone (Optional)

Please note the museum will not allow any messy drawing materials /equipment.
The museum has limited portable seating and there are benches in some of the galleries we will be working in.
Please note there is a charge for the cloak room so bring only what you are able to easily carry.

DATE AND TIME

Saturday 20 May 2023
10:30 – 16:00

LOCATION

Victoria and Albert Museum (meet inside the Cromwell Road Entrance)
Cromwell Road London SW7 2RL

COST

£80 (including booking fee*) for the day

There is a 10% discount for Friends of the New English and students with an appropriate student number booking online. If you are a full-time student you will be asked to provide your Student ID at the workshop. If you are eligible for a discount please contact us stating which discount you are eligible for and you will be emailed a special code to use when booking your tickets.

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