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REID HALL
BOREHAM STREET
(Near Bull's Head Pub)
Venue for 2025
Weekly classes at Reid Hall, Boreham Street
BASIC DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Reid Village Hall, Boreham Street, East Sussex BN27 4SD
Weekly art classes are held at the spacious Reid Hall in Boreham Street very close to the Bull's Head pub! The Hall is light and spacious and ideal for art classes with all facilities. The Hall is located on the South side of the A271, opposite Boreham Mill Nursery, approximately 6 miles East of Hailsham and 7 Miles West of Bexhill
Tuesday 'Drop in' Watercolour Sessions, Summer 2024
During July & August we will be operating a Tuesday 'drop in' mix ability watercolour class (see dates below) This is open to all and you can come to as few or many as your want but please confirm you intend to come by email on the Sunday before each class - artbypaulckark@gmail.com For full details on weekly courses due to start this Autumn please see details below.
Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm Cost: £25.00 per session (please pay on the day) Venue: Reid Hall (details above)
TUESDAY: JULY 22nd, 29th and August 5th, 12th, 19th
Basic Drawing ... getting started
No matter which direction you chose to go with your art a basic understanding in drawing is vital. If you have recently taken up art as a hobby then this is the ideal starting point.
This friendly and relaxed class will give you the skills and confidence to create drawings that you will be proud of. The step-by-step, structured course will include many demonstrations and guide you through all the basic principles required to develop your skills and lead you into the world of painting with colour.
The course will include simple drawing exercises and sessions detailing the understanding of perspective, proportion, tonal values, contrast and composition. It will teach you the 'art of looking' and to view objects as an artist would - a must for any beginner!
Start Date: Friday 14th March 2025
Start Time: 2.00 - 4.30pm (2.5 hours)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Tutor: Paul Clark
Course fee: £150.00 including refreshments
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Please feel free to bring your own art materials, alternatively you can buy one of our drawing starter packs.
...and those who want to brush up!
Watercolour - beginners
A friendly and relaxed class, primarily for people who want to paint in the magic medium of watercolour and are seeking guidance for those crucial first steps. This classes is also ideal for those who have some experience but are looking to refresh their skills. You will start by learning all the basic techniques including brush stokes, washes, colour mixing, lifting out, wet-in-wet as well lots of useful advice on watercolour materials. You will also be shown the 'art of composition' through the weekly projects set as well as as many handy tips on getting the best from your watercolour.
All techniques are demonstrated in a clear step-by-step way by the tutor, helping you to gain a total understanding of the medium. There will be a wide range of topics covered to suit everyone as well as an informal 'critique' at the end of each class.
Start Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Start Time: 2.00 - 4.30pm (2.5 hours)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Tutor: Paul Clark
Course fee: £150.00 including refreshments
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Please feel free to bring your own art materials, alternatively you can buy one of our watercolour starter packs.
TWO
CLASSES
AVAILABLE
Watercolour - mixed ability
This course is an ideal follow-on to the beginners course or for those students who have some experience of watercolour painting. It further expands on watercolour techniques, including the wet-in-wet technique, brush styles, layered washes, colour mixing and composition. As well as step-by-step demonstrations the class will include sessions where a piece of work is completed in various subjects, including landscapes, seascapes, flower painting and still life. There will also be an informal 'critique' at the end of each class.
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Please note: there will be two classes running for this course, one on a Tuesday evening and one on a Wednesday morning (see below for details).
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TUESDAY EVENING SESSION
Start Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Start Time: Tuesday evening: 7.00 - 9.30pm (2.5 hours)
Course duration: 6 weeks.
Tutor: Paul Clark
Course fee: £150.00 including refreshments
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION
Start Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Start Time: Wednesday morning: 10.30am - 1.00pm (2.5 hours)
Course duration: 6 weeks.
Tutor: Paul Clark
Course fee: £150.00 including refreshments
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Please feel free to bring your own art materials,
alternatively you can buy one of our watercolour starter packs.
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers can be made out for any course or workshop or any monetary amount towards a course. Please email with details on what you would like on your bespoke gift voucher! artbypaulclark@gmail.com
The voucher can then be posted to you or sent via email (pdf format) for you to print out.
HOW TO BOOK
Watercolour
weekly classes
£150.00
Drawing
weekly classes
£150.00
Please note: We are often oversubscribed so a first-come, first-served policy is adopted.
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You can book by email to artbypaulclark@gmail.com clearly stating the course you wish to attend. You will then be sent a confirmation email stating that you have a place reserved on your chosen course. You will then be asked to make payment and only then your place will be guaranteed.
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Making payment: You can make payment via the PayPal link (left). Please note, you DO NOT need a Paypal account to pay by this method. You can also pay by cheque made payable to 'Glide Design Limited' - Please email below for address details:
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If you have any queries regarding booking or would like any information on any of the courses please email: artbypaulclark@gmail.com