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 afternoons are free to current paid-up members of the Association and open to non-members on payment of £5.00 on 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 12 attendees.
Afternoon Demonstrations / Lectures
Venue
Lecture Theatre, Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
ALFRED ALLAN
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 demonstrate in acrylics.
Thursday 5th October 2023
2 pm – 4 pm
www.alfredallan.co.uk
ALLAN PERERA-LIYANAGE
Using watercolour confidently. Tips to help you enjoy creating watercolour.
Thursday 2nd November 2023
2 pm – 4 pm
BRUCE SHAW
Figure drawing made simple, if that is possible. Bruce will demonstrate how.
Thursday 7th December 2023
2 pm – 4 pm
www.bruceshawartist.co.uk
NICOLA McBRIDE
Nicola works in (humble) biro pen to create incredible artwork that will evoke memories from your childhood.
Friday 26th January 2024
2 pm – 4 pm
www.nicolamcbridebiropenart.co.uk
PHILIP EDWARDS
Philip has exhibited in New York, London and across Scotland. He captures the light and splendour of Scotland in a variety of media.
Thursday 22nd February 2024
2 pm – 4 pm
CRIT AFTERNOON
DOUGLAS MATTHEWS
This a popular event where members bring along their paintings for some constructive criticism.
Thursday 21st March 2024
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.
Cameron Coutts
ROCKS & WATER
Painting the details of rocks on the shore, under water, texture and colour, to enhance your painting. Water in all its various interesting forms to make your painting more realistic.
All levels. / Acrylic / watercolour.
Monday 9th October 2023
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
www.coutts-art.com
BRUCE SHAW
LIFE DRAWING
Drawing from the life (nude) model through quick exploratory drawings to look to produce a more finished piece.
All levels. / Conte/ Charcoal/ Pencil
Monday 23rd October 2023
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
ALLAN PERERA-LIYANAGE
PAINT IN THE STYLE of EDWARD A. HORNEL
(Glasgow Boys) To understand how to build up a painting with structure and body to a finished work of art.
Intermediate / Advanced. Acrylic / Oil.>
Monday 13th November 2023
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
www.perera-liyanage.co.uk
DOUGLAS MATTHEWS
TEXTURE IN LANDSCAPE
Douglas will do a quick demo followed by immediate application.
All levels. Acrylic.
Intermediate/Advanced / Own choice medium
Monday 27th November 2023
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
NICHOLA MARTIN
STILL LIFE
Intermediate / All mediums (Your choice)
Monday 11th December 2023
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
www.nicholamartinfineart.com
KAREN van de GRAAF
SOFT PASTEL PORTRAITS WITH SPEED
We will start by drawing each other, using willow charcoal. Karen will demonstrate how to paint with speed using colour and how to get a likeness with minimum effort. This will be a fun workshop.
All levels. Charcoal / pastel / conte pencil.
Monday 29th January 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
www.karenvandegraaf.com
ALBIE SINCLAIR
MAKE MORE OF LESS
Concentrating on a small area, of landscapes, buildings, boats or portraits or still life, can make a different challenge and interesting result.
All levels. Watercolour / acrylic / oil.
Monday 26th February 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
RODERICK GAULD
PAINTING AN ANIMAL PORTRAIT FROM REFERENCES
To capture in paint (pastel or charcoal if desired) a pet, domestic or wild animal. A pre-prepared sketched out image will save time in the workshop.
All levels. Any medium.
Monday 11th March 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
Facebook / Roderick Gauld
BRUCE SHAW
LIFE DRAWING
Drawing from the life (nude) model through quick exploratory drawings to look to produce a more finished piece.
All levels. Charcoal / conte pencil / pencil.
Monday 25th March 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
www.bruceshaw.com
ALLAN PERERA-LIYANAGE
PAINTING FROM BEHIND
Learn to see and paint the foundations first, and turn your paintings into a realistic rendition.
Intermediate / Advanced. Any medium
Monday 8th April 2024
10am – 2.30pm
Please arrive about 9.45am to get set up.
www.perera-liyanage.co.uk
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