The Old School, Wootton
Arts Centre, Gallery & Studio
At Wootton School we specialize in a variety of art courses designed to inspire students of all skill levels in a welcoming atmosphere.
Our courses
Weekly Life Drawing Classes
9 November – 14 December
A six week course of two hour sessions every Monday evening from 6–8pm led by Francis Hamel. No experience required.
With a live model the classes would start with a brief look at
examples of life drawing from past and present followed by a few short poses and then a longer pose for the rest of the evening.
Materials provided although students are welcome to bring their
own if they prefer.
£200 p/p for six classes. Maximum number 12 people.
Portrait Painting in Oils
One day course / Friday 20 November
A one day portrait painting course led by Francis Hamel.
With a live model, the course would start with a look at drawing and painting techniques and, working from a model, the students would learn how to paint a head, how to compose a painting, how to work with colour and tone, and how to capture a likeness.
Students would need to bring their own materials.
Easels are provided.
Six week course £200. Maximum number 12 students
Flower painting & Still Life
One day course / Friday 27 November
A one day course in painting flowers and still life led by Francis Hamel. Starting with a look at the different approaches to painting flowers and then exploring colour, composition and light with oils and acrylic paints.
Students would need to bring their own materials.
Easels provided.
£200 p/p for six classes. Maximum number 12 people.
About us
Rachel Hamel-Cooke is a collage artist, working from her studio in the school in Wootton. Rachel's collages are composed using arrangements of painted paper, mixed media, often involving still lives, landscapes and flowers.
www.rachelhamelcooke.com
www.jennaburlingham.com
Francis Hamel has taught painting and drawing at The Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing and at Magdalen College, Oxford for many years.
He has been represented in London by the John Martin Gallery for thirty years. He has work in public and private collections all over the world. Three books of his work have been published. He is President of the Oxford Art Society.
Fees
ONE DAY COURSE
9am–5pm with 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
£200/per person payable in advance.
LIFE DRAWING CLASSES
£200p/p for 6 x 2 hour sessions.
Payable in advance.
Materials and supports are not provided but can be purchased at cost price. Easels and trestles and stools are provided.
Booking & Contact
Get in touch with any questions or to sign up for our upcoming courses.