Afternoon Demonstrations and Workshops
We host afternoon demonstrations / lectures from well known guest artists which cover a variety of subjects. We also hold workshops which are run by guest artists for those of you who want to get their hands dirty.
Demonstrations / Lectures
These afte rnoon demos are free to current paid-up members of the Association and open to non-members on payment of £5.00 at the door. They are held in the Lecture Theatre, Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB, commencing at 2pm and finishing by 4pm. Teas and coffees are served mid-way through, with nominal charge of £1.00 per cup.
Wheelchair accessible and induction loop operational.
Workshops
FEE PER WORKSHOP: Member – £20.00 Non-member – £25.00
Workshops are from 10am – 2.30pm, with half an hour for lunch. Please bring your own lunch. Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided and there are good kitchen facilities if needed.
They are held at The Scout Hall, Perth Academy, Oakbank Crescent, Perth. (Just inside the academy carpark main entrance)
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
BOOKINGS: Will be taken on a first come first served basis after distribution of the prospectus. Each workshop is limited to a maximum of 10 attendees.
Payment by cheque, payable to “The Perthshire Art Association” . Please write your name & the date and title of the workshop on the back of your cheque. Payment to be made at the time of booking (please do not post-date cheques)
BACS /Banking App payment s: Account Name: The Perthshire Art Association
Sort code – 80-91-28 Account – 00708934 Reference – Your Surname & Workshop
Afternoon Demonstrations / Lectures
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
ALFRED ALLAN
SEASCAPES IN ACRYLIC
Alfred is a well known artist living in Fife. His popular paintings include landscapes, seascapes and harbour scenes, which can be seen in galleries across Scotland. He will be demonstrating the technique he uses to create a seaside/seascape scene in acrylics.
Thursday 17th October 2024
2 pm – 4 pm
ALLAN PERERA-LIYANAGE
HAVE FUN WITH GOUACHE
An accomplished and experienced artist in watercolour, Allan will share his expertise and demonstrate how to make best use of this vibrant, opaque medium to create wonderful paintings.
Thursday 7th November 2024
2 pm – 4 pm
KAREN VAN DE GRAAF
PAINTING PORTRAITS
Karen, an experienced portrait performer, will show how she approaches painting a portrait in acrylics. She will use the Zorn palette to achieve a harmoniously colourful head. She is keen to share her experiences on Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2023 and so this promises to be a fun filled session, full of energy and tips about capturing faces.
Thursday 5th December 2024
2 pm – 4 pm
TOM BARRON
ALLA PRIMA PAINTING IN OIL
Tom is a landscape and seascape painter, working professionally in oils on canvas since 1998. His aim is to present the subjects in a raw and naturalistic way. Tom uses free brushwork and a loose, impasto technique to provide movement and life to his work. Tom is the Gallery Director and Curator of City Contemporary Art Gallery on Charlotte Street in Perth.
Thursday 5th February 2025
2 pm – 4 pm
CLAIRE HARKESS
CRIT AFTERNOON
This is our popular and well supported critique event where members bring along examples of their work for constructive criticism. Don’t be shy!!
Thursday 5th March 2025
2 pm – 4 pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Election of new Committee Members is amongst the business of this important meeting. We urge members to please consider joining the Committee in order to keep the PAA vibrant.
Thursday 3rd April 2025
2 pm – 4 pm
Workshops
Venue
10th Perthshire Scouts Hall, Perth Academy, Oakbank Crescent, Perth
Car Park Entrance
Enter by the School car park at the top of Murray Place. The Scout Hall is on the right, past the Janitor’s House. There is disabled parking only, directly outside the hall. Cars can be driven to the entrance to unload, but must be parked elsewhere. There is plenty of street parking surrounding the school.
Barry Allan Scott
ANIMAL PORTRAIT
Barry will demonstrate how to transfer an image onto canvas/ panel and block in. It is not absolutely necessary that it be an animal, it could be a person, the principals will apply to both.
All levels welcome. Acrylics.
Monday October 7th 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Nichola Martin
STILL LIFE
This is an observational drawing class where students will learn to draw from life, with the use of charcoal. Nichola will give a demonstration at the start of the workshop.
All levels welcome. Charcoal will be supplied.
Monday October 28th 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Albie Sinclair
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE …
The sea lochs, rive rs, floods, marshes and harbours can all make interesting subjects. A look at different techniques, problems and approaches.
All levels welcome. Pastel or paint.
Monday November 18th 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
AN INTRODUCTION TO GOUACHE
Allan will explore the unique properties of this magical medium. Described as ‘opaque watercolour’ but it is much more than that, so come along and give it a try.
Samples will be on hand.
All levels welcome.
Monday December 16th 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Douglas Matthews
LIFE DRAWING WITH CLOTHED MODEL
Drawing the human figure is a very important skill. It helps artists look closely and understand proportions, as well as experiment with techniques. Douglas will show
us how to achieve drawing a believable figure.
All levels welcome.
Charcoal, pastel or paint.
Monday January 27th 2025
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Allan Perera-Liyanage
TOWNSCAPE WITH PERSPECTIVE
Crowd scenes, groups of people, and figures in general can seem daunting and so are often avoided in paintings. Allan will show how basic perspective can give the right impression of height, width and depth.
Intermediate/advanced. All media.
Monday February 17th 2025
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
ALBIE SINCLAIR
HOW DO YOU DO THAT?
A chance to try out and ask how to make the best use of a range of art material s: including; drawing with pencil and charcoal; chalk, oil and conte; watercolour, acrylic and oil and mixed media.
All levels welcome. A range of materials to try out.
Monday March 17th 2025
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Alfred Allan
LANDSCAPE/ SEASCAPE PAINTING
Fred will demonst rate how to compose your landscape/ seascape painting, using Acrylics, and you can paint along with him or use your own subject matter.
All levels. Acrylic / oil/ watercolour.
Monday April 14th 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
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