Class 1: The details of landscape: Capri
Saturday 11 January, 10am - 1pm
During his travels, Frederic Leighton often drew and painted directly from nature outside with his easel or pochade box. Inspired by his drawings and especially Study of a Lemon Tree, we will look at his drawing techniques and work from branches from the garden at Leighton House. The drawings are carefully observed and highly rendered.
About the series
From explorations of drawing, to composition and colour harmony, join London Fine Art Studios in a series of practical classes to learn the art of landscape.
A comprehensive series, combining expert guidance from artist and tutor Ann Witheridge and practical exercises looking at key masterpieces in the exhibition Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature.
Useful information:
- Classes run once a month on the following Saturdays, 10am - 1pm: 11 January, 8 February, 8 March, 12 April, 10 May, 14 June.
- Classes can be booked individually or you can attend the full series.
- Classes will take place in the Learning Centre at Leighton House and / or in the museum garden (weather permitting) and will include opportunities to view the exhibition Leighton and Landscape.
- All materials will be provided.
- All levels welcome.
About London Fine Art Studios
London Fine Art Studios was founded by Ann Witheridge with the aim of teaching the craft of drawing and painting to a community of dedicated artists. This is a formal training in fine art, drawing, oil painting and sculpture working from life. The Studios are based in Battersea and welcome students of all levels, providing a supportive learning environment in which to acquire new skills and a deeper understanding of the figurative tradition.
For updates on all of our upcoming events sign up to our museums e-newsletter.
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Saturday 11 January, 10am - 1pm
During his travels, Frederic Leighton often drew and painted directly from nature outside with his easel or pochade box. Inspired by his drawings and especially Study of a Lemon Tree, we will look at his drawing techniques and work from branches from the garden at Leighton House. The drawings are carefully observed and highly rendered.
About the series
From explorations of drawing, to composition and colour harmony, join London Fine Art Studios in a series of practical classes to learn the art of landscape.
A comprehensive series, combining expert guidance from artist and tutor Ann Witheridge and practical exercises looking at key masterpieces in the exhibition Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature.
Useful information:
- Classes run once a month on the following Saturdays, 10am - 1pm: 11 January, 8 February, 8 March, 12 April, 10 May, 14 June.
- Classes can be booked individually or you can attend the full series.
- Classes will take place in the Learning Centre at Leighton House and / or in the museum garden (weather permitting) and will include opportunities to view the exhibition Leighton and Landscape.
- All materials will be provided.
- All levels welcome.
About London Fine Art Studios
London Fine Art Studios was founded by Ann Witheridge with the aim of teaching the craft of drawing and painting to a community of dedicated artists. This is a formal training in fine art, drawing, oil painting and sculpture working from life. The Studios are based in Battersea and welcome students of all levels, providing a supportive learning environment in which to acquire new skills and a deeper understanding of the figurative tradition.
For updates on all of our upcoming events sign up to our museums e-newsletter.
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