This 3-week teaching block with Cathy Burnett offers you a chance to start or develop a creative project alongside fellow creatives, with a tutor at hand. Cathy will get the ball rolling with advice and inspiration, helping you achieve your creative goals with tailored support and guidance.
Maybe you’ve been harbouring the idea of trying out a new medium but don’t want to make a mess at home. Or want to have go at painting with a palette knife instead of a paintbrush – this is the place to come and experiment with the help of Cathy’s knowledge and enthusiasm.
At Yardley Arts, we offer the space to create in a wonderfully light and relaxed environment.
It’s simple – just bring the artwork of your choice, share the space with other creatives and get stuck in. Whatever your choice of activity, we should be able to accommodate you.
You will have choice of a table or an easel (upright or table) to work from – or the floor if you prefer!
If you’ve already attended art classes and need encouragement to continue, then this could be the class for you.
If you are a complete beginner, then Cathy will be ready with an activity which will enable you to make a start. With tutor guidance and the companionship of other creative people, you should soon build the confidence to develop your own projects.
“Cathy inspires confidence in us all. I was totally absorbed with her tutoring - she is great fun as well. Thank you again.”
What to bring
Your own art materials such as paints, paper/sketchbooks, pencils, brushes and a palette.
Preparation – make the most of the class by thinking through what you would like to achieve. You may like to work from your own photographs or images, try and make sure that you give yourself every chance of success by ensuring your reference material is of good quality. You are welcome to work from an image on an iPad or tablet.
What’s included
WiFi.
A good variety of art books for reference.
We are happy to make a selection of art materials available to you from our store at Yardley Arts at no additional cost, but we do not stock everything!
Refreshments will be served half-way through the morning - a chance to take a break and get to know your fellow creatives.
Cathy will be responding to individual requirements and will not provide a structured lesson plan.
Dates and times
Thursday mornings, from 10am to 12.30pm, for three weeks starting on 17 June and ending on 1 July 2021.
Cost
£75 per person. Suitable for ages 16+.
Spaces limited to 10. Experience is not necessary as support and guidance will be on hand. If you have creative experience, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your media handling, colour selection and compositional skills.
How to book
Booking is made direct through Yardley Arts. You can email bookings@yardleyarts.org or book online below.
Contact the tutor
If you have any questions at all about the course, which cannot be answered by Yardley Arts, please get in touch with the tutor Cathy by email: cathyb_63@hotmail.co.uk
About the tutor
Cathy is an experienced art teacher. Enthusiastic, friendly and relaxed, she aims to work collaboratively with participants, increasing artistic confidence, and helping to develop creative skills and ability. If you wish to see Cathy’s artwork, check out her Instagram gallery (@cathyb_63)