WELCOME TO ART FOR THE SOUL
Art sessions with Cristina Murphy
BA Hons Fine Art MA Art and Design, PGCE in Art and Design
Art for the soul is a 6 week course exploring the theme of "By the Sea" which is inspired by the beautiful setting in which we live.
This course is open to all abilities and I am dedicated to creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere whilst teaching you new mixed media skills each week from drawing with charcoal to painting with ink.
I am a qualified Art, Design and Photography teacher and have been teaching for nearly 10 years in Sussex.
I specialise in drawing using a variety of Mixed Media. Working in this way allows freedom and spontaneity which I encourage in my teaching.
Art is a great form of therapy and can help people to switch off from the outside world.
Art therapy benefits mental health in the following ways:
* Relieves stress* Encourages creativity* Boosts self esteem* Expresses feelings* Increases empathy* Increases dopamine* Eases the burden of chronic conditions
Through teaching mixed media techniques I also encourage students to express themselves in a personal way which helps them to gain these therapeutic benefits.
Art for the soul is a 6 week course exploring different themes. The initial theme is inspired by the beautiful landscape in which we live and is named "By the Sea".
It is aimed at all abilities and sessions are differentiated to guide each individual from beginners to more advanced artists.
You will learn how to draw and be encouraged to experiment using different mixed media resources.
Week one:
Mark Making
Learning a variety of mark making techniques using pen, pencils and charcoal. Introduction to mixed media.
Week two
Observational drawing
Focussing on drawing from primary and secondary observation sources. You are encouraged to bring in some of your own sources related to the "By the sea" theme eg photographs or objects.
Week three
Colour theory
Introduction to working with colour and light. Embedding it into previous work produced in class or on new pieces.
Week four
Collage
Using recycled materials to produce a "By the Sea" collage.
Week five
Mixed Media
You will be encouraged to use a variety of media and materials including ones studied in previous sessions. You will also have the opportunity to draw on a variety of papers including music manuscripts and book paper.
Week Six
Personal project
This session will give you the opportunity to create a piece of work inspired by the skills that you have learnt in previous weeks. You will be encouraged and supported to produce a piece of art which is personal to you and is inspired by the beautiful location in which we reside.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Most materials are included in the price, the only thing you will need to purchase prior to joining is a sketchbook.
This can be an A4 or A3 sketchbook and I recommend buying one with cartridge paper or watercolour paper.
Tea, coffee and cake will also be provided and you will be welcomed into a friendly relaxed space where you can learn and socialise.
I look forward to seeing you and being part of your creative journey.
Price: £120
Dates: course begins on Thursday 5th March and will be every Thursday for 6 weeks
Time: 10:00 am -12:30 pm
Location: St James' Clubhouse, Blatchington road, Seaford, BN25 2AB
Parking available
Payment must be paid in advance by cheque or BACS transfer. Contact me via email to make payment.
Cancellation policy:
No refunds available but if for any unforeseeable reason you are unable to attend the course then your booking can be deferred to a course at a later date.
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