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Art Classes
The Clout, Malling Memorial Institute, 9 High St, West Malling ME19 6QH
I will be teaching various art courses including watercolour at The Clout Institute, a lovely venue on West Malling High Street. Over the next month I will be adding my various classes to this page including watercolour, drawing & painting & pen & ink. I am an experienced art tutor with twelve years experience teaching a variety of different classes in different media with Kent Adult Education. Sadly, due to funding cuts, these classes are no longer available and therefore myself and various of my current students are decamping to West Malling. My classes are stuffed full of techniques and are friendly and inclusive. I believe that anyone can draw & paint as we all have a unique way of seeing the world. Art is a great way to unwind, whilst finding inspiration in your surroundings. I will set you homework each week which you can do if you wish.
I will also be doing some online classes in watercolour & pen & wash for those of you who find it easier.
If you have materials ie pencils, watercolour etc and paper it would be helpful if you brought them, if you don't I will have everything for you to try for the first week. And I can advise you on what to buy. You can see examples of my watercolour class work in my portfolio along with useful worksheets. Give me a shout at if you want to have a chat about what would suit you best. You can read some reviews from my current students at the bottom of the page & examples of work by my students and by me in class in my
Watercolour Classes
To start your watercolour journey, buy a no 12 round watercolour brush ( eg Daler Rowney Graduate), some 300gm coarse COLD PRESSED watercolour paper ( eg. Winsor & Newton or Cass Art own brand) and Alizarin red, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian or cerulean blue and lemon yellow. (eg. Winsor & Newton Cotman range). Then you can gradually add to your stash.
Watercolour Courses
Variety of subjects - 11 weeks
The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH
A watercolour coursewhere we will cover a wide variety of subjects including still life, landscapes, seascapes,
trees and animals. You will learn a variety of techniques
including washes, wet in wet, bleeds and experimental effects, including salt, clingfilm, sponges. We will examine colour, mixing and using limited palettes, light and shade, and how to create a dynamic composition. I love the versatility of watercolour, the varying transparencies and the huge variety of cheeky techniques that create awesome effects.
Click here for the course times and dates and how to book.
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Watercolour Taster Classes
Wednesday to 1pm to 3.30pm
The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH
A series of one off classes on Wednesday afternoons exploring different subjects and techniques.
We will explore a mixture of traditional & experimental techniques, try different washes, mix colours, look at colour tones and using a limited palette, creating a sense of distance, composition. A mix of fun techniques include using salt, clingfilm, sponges and sometimes mixed media such as pen or pastel. Suitable for any level.
I will be adding more classes over the Summer Term.
Click here for the class times and dates and how to book.
Drawing & Painting
Drawing & Painting- Beginners/ Improvers Variety of subjects & media - Tuesday AM
11 weeks Tuesday 22nd April to 8th July 10am to 12.30pm
(excluding Tues 27th May= Half Term) £225
The Clout Institute, 9 The High Street, West Malling ME19 6QH
A drawing & painting class for any level where we will cover a wide variety of subjects including still life, landscapes, seascapes, trees and animals. We will start with some pencil & charcoal drawing then spend a few weeks tackling some watercolour techniques, then try pastels and acrylic. We will examine colour, mixing and using limited palettes, light and shade, and how to create a dynamic composition. Its a great way of finding out which media suits you best and will allow you to discover a huge variety of great techniques that create awesome effects.
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Drawing, Pen & Wash & Pastel Taster Classes
I will be running a series of one off classes and workshops over the Spring & Summer.
These will be designed for any level and will incorporate a mix of different techniques, traditional and experimental. We will explore mark making, colour palettes and mixing, tonal values, creating a sense of distance, composition and mixing media.
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Reviews from current students...
I have attended Victoria’s classes for over 5 years. Always informative but also most enjoyable. Victoria teaches not only with deep knowledge and experience of the subject, but also with humour and makes the class a very pleasant way of learning. Lessons include not only help with drawing, understanding proportions and colour mixing, but also explanation of techniques to create exciting effects. ‘Beginners’ and ‘improvers’ all definitely benefit. Basil Mavroleon